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dabearded1 · 11-01-2009, 04:02 PM

I have owned my 2005 Honda Civic EX since new, and now need to replace the drivers side low beam bulb. I was wondering if there was an easy way to accomplish this without taking a bunch of component off?

Thanks,
DaBearded1

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redbull-1 · 11-01-2009, 05:24 PM

It's shown in the owner's manual.

dabearded1 · 11-01-2009, 05:56 PM

Thank you for reinforcing the idea Honda makes it simple.

I didn't even consider the owner's manual as a source of real technical information, now I know.

texasnick · 11-04-2009, 01:30 PM

technically you can change it out without removing that stuff.....but I would recommend just doing it the way Honda says to do it. It's much easier.

dabearded1 · 11-04-2009, 05:33 PM

I got the bulb changed tonight, finally. The windshield wiper fluid filler does not come out like the maual says, but I did manage to get the bulb changed with it in the way.

missgoldie · 11-05-2009, 09:19 AM

I've been poking through this site for info on how to change the bulb on my head lights... but it seems people have different things to say.

Does anyone know what the process is specifically for a 2004 si coupe?

It Wasn't Me · 11-05-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missgoldie

I've been poking through this site for info on how to change the bulb on my head lights... but it seems people have different things to say.

Does anyone know what the process is specifically for a 2004 si coupe?

Refer to post #2

(your post was relocated to this thread. this thread was on page 1 whereas the thread you bumped was over a year old)

missgoldie · 11-05-2009, 01:20 PM

I see my post was moved here.... Thanks itwasntme

coolusername · 11-06-2009, 01:44 PM

My passenger side low beam just went out on my 05 also. What the hell. I just picked up some silverstar ultras to replace it though.

missgoldie · 11-08-2009, 08:16 AM

Okay.... Is there anyone here that has actually successfully CHANGED the low beams? Because I tried yesterday and sure, I can push the tab like nobody's business, but the connector will not MOVE! Are my fingers just weak, or is there something wrong here?

HELP!

redbull-1 · 11-08-2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missgoldie

Okay.... Is there anyone here that has actually successfully CHANGED the low beams? Because I tried yesterday and sure, I can push the tab like nobody's business, but the connector will not MOVE! Are my fingers just weak, or is there something wrong here?

HELP!

While pushing on the tab, use a flat-head screwdriver to gently push the electrical connector (usually at the edge of the connector) off.

ourbloodykisses · 11-08-2009, 09:50 AM

those tabs are a pain in the ass, but after you do it a few times its easy. you have to push them together and then pull them to one side or the other, then it will hinge down. twist out the bulb and pull up the hinge and snap in to place.

when doing the tabs, push a little towards the front of the headlight

Spoon ES2 · 11-08-2009, 09:55 PM

it is a pain in the ass when i put my HIDs high and low in had to take out the whole headlight to do them

11-01-2009, 05:56 PM	#3
dabearded1 New User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Re: 05 Civic EX Drivers side bulb is out Thank you for reinforcing the idea Honda makes it simple. I didn't even consider the owner's manual as a source of real technical information, now I know.

11-04-2009, 01:30 PM	#4
texasnick Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cowtown, Canadaland Posts: 512	Re: 05 Civic EX Drivers side bulb is out technically you can change it out without removing that stuff.....but I would recommend just doing it the way Honda says to do it. It's much easier. __________________ HT's Resident ASSFACEHOLE Grow a sack to my face!

11-04-2009, 05:33 PM	#5
dabearded1 New User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Re: 05 Civic EX Drivers side bulb is out I got the bulb changed tonight, finally. The windshield wiper fluid filler does not come out like the maual says, but I did manage to get the bulb changed with it in the way.

11-05-2009, 09:19 AM	#6
missgoldie New User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Need Help With Headlight Restoration I've been poking through this site for info on how to change the bulb on my head lights... but it seems people have different things to say. Does anyone know what the process is specifically for a 2004 si coupe?

11-05-2009, 01:20 PM	#8
missgoldie New User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Re: 05 Civic EX Drivers side bulb is out I see my post was moved here.... Thanks itwasntme

11-01-2009, 05:24 PM	#2
redbull-1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 645	Re: 05 Civic EX Drivers side bulb is out It's shown in the owner's manual. Attached Images

11-06-2009, 01:44 PM	#9
coolusername Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 661	Re: 05 Civic EX Drivers side bulb is out My passenger side low beam just went out on my 05 also. What the hell. I just picked up some silverstar ultras to replace it though. __________________ 2005 Civic LX Sedan 2004 BMW 325Ci 1991 Civic EX Sedan 1989 Civic LX Sedan

11-08-2009, 08:16 AM	#10
missgoldie New User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Re: 05 Civic EX Drivers side bulb is out Okay.... Is there anyone here that has actually successfully CHANGED the low beams? Because I tried yesterday and sure, I can push the tab like nobody's business, but the connector will not MOVE! Are my fingers just weak, or is there something wrong here? HELP!

11-08-2009, 09:50 AM	#12
ourbloodykisses Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 70	Re: 05 Civic EX Drivers side bulb is out those tabs are a pain in the ass, but after you do it a few times its easy. you have to push them together and then pull them to one side or the other, then it will hinge down. twist out the bulb and pull up the hinge and snap in to place. when doing the tabs, push a little towards the front of the headlight __________________ EM2<3

11-08-2009, 09:55 PM	#13
Spoon ES2 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	Re: 05 Civic EX Drivers side bulb is out it is a pain in the ass when i put my HIDs high and low in had to take out the whole headlight to do them

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