Replacing lamps in headlights and lighting devices (Honda Civic 8)

The headlights of your car use halogen bulbs, which require careful handling. When replacing a burnt-out bulb, hold the new bulb only by its metal base and do not touch the glass bulb with your fingers. Protect the glass bulb from contact with hard objects. If there are greasy fingerprints on the bulb, wipe it with a clean cloth soaked in alcohol.

Attention! Halogen lamps become very hot during operation. Therefore, the presence of traces of oil or dirt on the bulb can quickly disable the lamp. Scratches on the glass bulb are stress concentrators and can also cause the bulb to break when the lamp is heated or shaken.

Replacing high beam bulbs (cars with gasoline engines)

Open the hood.



To replace the left headlight bulb, remove the wire from the clamp and release the two breather cap fastening elements by pulling on their central parts. Remove the cap first, then the upper breather pipe.





Remove the cover from the back of the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise.



Disconnect the lamp electrical connector by pulling it back without tilting or turning it.

Detach the end of the wire clip, twist it and remove the lamp.

Insert the new bulb into the socket, making sure the tabs fit into the slots. Rotate the wire holder into place and lock it in place.

Replace the cover located on the back of the headlight housing. Turn it clockwise to secure it.

Connect the electrical connector to the new lamp. Check the connection for reliability.

Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.

For left headlight of cars with 1.8L engine

Replace the upper breather pipe, then its cover. Install the two cover fastening elements and press them to secure them. Replace the wire.

Replacing low beam lamps (cars with gasoline engines)

Open the hood.

Remove the cover from the back of the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise.

Disconnect the lamp electrical connector by pulling it back without tilting or turning it.


Detach the end of the wire clip, twist it and remove the lamp.

Insert the new bulb into the socket, making sure the tabs fit into the slots. Rotate the wire holder into place and lock it in place.

Replace the cover located on the back of the headlight housing. Turn it clockwise to secure it. Make sure that the word "TOP" ("Top") on the cover is on top.

Connect the electrical connector to the new lamp. Check the connection for reliability.

Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.

Replacing high beam bulbs (cars with diesel engines)

Open the hood.

To replace the left headlight bulb, remove the battery mounting rod nuts and slide the battery toward the windshield to provide room to work.

To replace the right headlight bulb, remove the top of the washer fluid reservoir by pulling it upward.

Disconnect the coolant lines from the two clamps and the overflow tube from the expansion tank, then press the tab and remove the expansion tank from the holder in an upward direction.

Make sure the engine and radiator are cold.

Remove the cover from the back of the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise.

Disconnect the lamp electrical connector by pulling it back without tilting or turning it.

Detach the end of the wire clip, twist it and remove the lamp.

Insert the new bulb into the socket, making sure the tabs fit into the slots. Rotate the wire holder into place and lock it in place.




Replace the cover located on the back of the headlight housing. Turn it clockwise to secure it.



Connect the electrical connector to the new lamp. Check the connection for reliability.

Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.

Left headlight

Replace the battery and secure it securely with the nuts.

Right headlight

Reinstall the expansion tank, then securely connect the coolant lines and overflow tube. Install the upper part of the washer fluid reservoir.

Replacing low beam lamps (cars with diesel engines)

Open the hood.

To replace the left headlight bulb, remove the battery mounting rod nuts and slide the battery toward the windshield to provide room to work.

Remove the cover from the back of the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise.

Disconnect the lamp electrical connector by pulling it back without tilting or turning it.




Detach the end of the wire clip, twist it and remove the lamp.

Insert the new bulb into the socket, making sure the tabs fit into the slots. Rotate the wire holder into place and lock it in place.

Replace the cover located on the back of the headlight housing. Turn it clockwise to secure it. Make sure that the word TOP (Top) printed on the cover is on top.

Connect the electrical connector to the new lamp. Check the connection for reliability.

Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.

Left headlight

Replace the battery and secure it securely with the nuts.

Replacing front parking light bulbs

The front parking lights are located under the high beam headlights, under the cover.

Open the hood.

For vehicles with diesel engines

To replace the left parking light bulb, slide the battery toward the windshield to provide room to work.



Remove the cover from the back of the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise.

Disconnect the lamp electrical connector by turning it a quarter turn counterclockwise.

Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it back without tilting or turning it. Insert the new bulb into the socket, pushing it all the way in.

Insert the new bulb into the headlight housing until it stops.

Replace the cover located on the back of the headlight housing. Turn it clockwise to secure it. Make sure that the word TOP (Top) printed on the cover is on top.

Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.

Left headlight

Replace the battery and secure it securely with the nuts.

Replacing the front turn signal bulb

To replace the left bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, then turn off the engine. To replace the right bulb, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.

Remove the two pins from the inside of the wing using a small flat-head screwdriver.

Move the fender liner away from the wing and bumper.

Remove the socket from the headlight assembly by turning it a quarter turn counterclockwise.

Remove the burnt-out bulb by pressing it down and turning it counterclockwise to disconnect it from the socket.

Insert the new bulb into the socket and the socket into the headlight housing. To secure the socket, turn it clockwise.

Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.



Install the mudguard liner in place. Secure the mudguard liner with two pins by pressing them.

Replacing the lamps in the rear wings

Open the trunk lid. Place a piece of cloth on the edge of the lid. Remove the lid using a small flat-head screwdriver.

Use a wrench to loosen the two mounting bolts.

Remove the light assembly from the rear pillar.


Determine which of the two bulbs has burned out: the brake light bulb or the turn signal bulb.

Remove the lamp holder by turning it a quarter turn counterclockwise.

Remove the bulb from the socket. There is no need to turn the bulb. Insert the new bulb by pushing it into the socket until it stops.

Install the socket into the flashlight unit and secure it by turning it clockwise.

Turn on the lights to check that the new bulb is working properly.

Replace the light assembly and tighten the mounting bolts securely.

Align the tab on the cover with the groove on the body. Slide the cover along the rear pillar and secure it securely.

Replacing the rear door bulbs

Open the rear door. Place a small flat-head screwdriver on a piece of cloth, slide the screwdriver under the edge of the cover, and carefully remove it.

Determine which of the four (or three) bulbs has burned out: the brake light, reverse light, license plate light, or rear fog light (the last one is only on the driver's side).




Remove the lamp holder by turning it a quarter turn counterclockwise.

Remove the bulb from the socket. There is no need to turn the bulb. Insert the new bulb by pushing it into the socket until it stops.

Install the socket into the flashlight unit and secure it by turning it clockwise.

Turn on the lights to check that the new bulb is working properly.

Replace the cover.

Front Fog Light Bulb Replacement (for some vehicle versions)

The front fog lights contain halogen bulbs that require careful handling. When replacing a burnt-out bulb, hold the new bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass bulb with your fingers. Protect the glass bulb from contact with hard objects. If there are greasy fingerprints on the bulb, wipe it with a clean cloth soaked in alcohol.

Attention! Halogen lamps heat up a lot during operation. Therefore, the presence of traces of oil or dirt on the bulb can quickly disable the lamp. Scratches on the glass bulb are stress concentrators and can also cause the bulb to break when the lamp heats up.

Unscrew the bolt with a wrench.


Carefully remove the fog light from the bumper while gently pushing it outward.

Squeeze the connector to release the latch and pull it out, then remove it from the lamp socket.

Remove the bulb by turning it a quarter turn counterclockwise.

Insert the new bulb into the hole and turn it a quarter turn clockwise to secure it.

Connect the electrical connector to the lamp. Check the reliability of the connection.

Turn on the fog lights to check the functionality of the new bulb.

Align the tab on the headlight with the bumper and install the fog light into place, then tighten the screw securely.

Replacing lamps in interior lighting shades

The interior and individual lighting lamps are disassembled in the same way. However, they use different bulbs.

Remove the front cover of the lamp. Place a small flat-head screwdriver or nail file on a piece of cloth, slide the screwdriver under the edge of the cover and carefully remove it.



Using a screwdriver as a lever, press on the edge of the front lamp cover.

Rear upper lamp

Using a screwdriver as a lever, press on the side edge of the lampshade diffuser.



Sun visor lamp: Using a screwdriver as a lever, press down on the top edge of the diffuser.



Remove the lamp. There is no need to turn it.

Insert the new bulb into the socket. Press the diffuser until it clicks into place.

Replacing the luggage compartment light bulb

Open the back door.

Place a small flat-head screwdriver under a piece of cloth, slide the screwdriver under the edge of the lampshade, and remove it.

To disconnect the electrical connector from the light, pull the connector without turning it.

Turn the plastic cover of the lamp up and remove it.


Remove the bulb from the socket. There is no need to turn the bulb. Insert the new bulb by pushing it into the socket until it stops.

Replace the cover, then connect the electrical connector.

Insert the lampshade into the hole. Insert the back part first. Press the front part of the lampshade until it clicks into place.

Replacing the Glove Box Bulb

Open the glove box. Place a small flat-head screwdriver on a piece of cloth, slide the screwdriver under the edge of the plastic diffuser and press down.

Pull the diffuser to remove the lamp housing.

Remove the bulb from the socket. There is no need to turn the bulb. Insert the new bulb by pushing it into the socket until it stops.

Turn on the parking lights and make sure the new bulb is working properly.



Insert the lampshade into the hole. Close the glove compartment.

Lamps for lighting and signaling devices

*1: Vehicles with high-voltage gas discharge lamps for low-beam headlights (can only be replaced at the dealer's service center).
*2: for some vehicle versions.

Replacement of turn signal repeater bulbs built into the outside rearview mirrors must be performed by a dealer.