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Old 01-23-2008, 04:42 AM
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Yesterday was 5 below here in minnesota!!! and i didnt have to much time to look at how i pull my headlight bulbs out of my 98 accord.

is it like most hondas where u just unplug the clip and twist?? i did see 3 bolts on the plug! please tell me i dont have to unscrew them.

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There's a black outside plastic ring you have to twist counter clockwise and then you can pull the bulb straight out.
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hmm ill look into it.

ive worked on a few civics where u just pull the black rubber pieces off and press the prong in.

and ive seen lightbulbs where u just twist it and it comes off.

ive tried twisting my honda accord and it wouldnt budge. hmm
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The twist ring might just be frozen in one spot. I just replaced a bulb and fought the same thing. I ended up using a long ratchet extension to pry on the bump on the ring to get it to twist. Once it broke free it was fine.
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The dust covers are only on the H4's/H1's from what I've seen.

My JDM lights have the dust cover (that rubber boot)

100% guarenteed what I told you is correct.

It's a ribbed black piece that fits on the outside of where the bulb is, twist it counter clockwise and it'll free the bulb.

I've had to use a screwdriver more than one occasion to free it
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