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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Default 2008 Accord Sedan Headlight Removal - HELP!!

I need help removing the headlights from my 2008 Accord Sedan! Does anyone have any instructions from Honda OR specific details about how to removel them?? I di not want to damage anything, hence the reason for specific details.

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2008 Accord Sedan Headlight Removel Instructions!

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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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here is the verbage to the project:


2008 ACCORD - Headlight Replacement
4-door
1. Remove the parts shown.

Upper fender trim
Front bumper
Front bumper absorber


2. Remove the three bolts, and pull the headlight out slightly.
3. Remove the harness clip from the headlight housing, and disconnect the connectors from the bulb sockets.
4. Remove the headlight with the corner upper beam.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the headlight lens and the fender.
5. Remove the two bolts and the corner upper beam from the headlight.
6. Install the headlight in the reverse order of removal.
7. After replacement, adjust the headlight.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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HOLY CRAP!!! Do I need to take the engine out and remove the rear suspension?? LOL

Did not expect it would be that difficult! Thank you for the post!

Do you happen to have pictures from Honda Service Manual? Not sure if this is allowed on this forum, but my email address is wekiser@hotmail.com. If you have them, could you email me pdf's of the instructions??

Thanks again!!
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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I have not done this as yet myself... so it may be possible to do so without removing the bumper, but this is how the manual will say to do it. Why not just replace the bulb?

it's basically the same for both the coupe and sedan.




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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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wow so much work...
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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Yeah... I have not looked at it closely myself, that's just from the helms. I would suspect it could be done without bumper removal, but until I can look at it in person I can't guarantee that. there are a few "techs" on the board, perhaps one of them will chime in
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Is it possible for you to email me all 5 pages of the removal??? In the thread you have page 1. Thanks again!!

I am doing an HID Retrofit (installing FX35 Projectors Bi-Xenon), therfore I have to remove the entire headlight assembly. Thanks again!
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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WOW!!! Thank you sooooo much! You have been so helpful!

Hopefully I will not break anything when I am removing the bumper and headlights!
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 03:39 AM
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nice.
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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I wish to install a racing hood for my accord 2005...what would be cost of it? do i need to take it or can i DIY?
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Old May 4, 2009 | 02:07 AM
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Awesome post man, it seems that Honda itself has opened a repair instruction shop on this page. I think the 2008 Accord is a uber cool car. I have seen it on roads but will go to my nearest dealer to have a look at the interiors.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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LOL... it will take too much of my time... bettah to bring to the nearest Mechanic man..
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Old May 4, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MSchu
Yeah... I have not looked at it closely myself, that's just from the helms. I would suspect it could be done without bumper removal, but until I can look at it in person I can't guarantee that. there are a few "techs" on the board, perhaps one of them will chime in
It hasn't been possible to remove Accord headlamp housings without first removing the bumper since 1989.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Incliuding the rear?
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Old May 21, 2009 | 04:24 AM
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I was having a hell of a time trying to figure out how to remove a busted headlight in a 2008 Accord. Thank you sooo much, this made it much easier and i saved me from ripping some of my hair out. Thanks!
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Old May 21, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MSchu
Incliuding the rear?
How many cars have headlamps in the rear?
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Old May 21, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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lulz...
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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seems really time consuming
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Targa250R
It hasn't been possible to remove Accord headlamp housings without first removing the bumper since 1989.
haha, I was just about to write the same thing as i started reading this thread!
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Default Re: 2008 Accord Sedan/Coupe Headlight Removal

Would it also be safe to say that the diagram above will also work towards the 2009 Accord?
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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Does anyone know how to install the front Fogs on a 2006 Honda Accord Ex,have all the hardware but no diagram
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by rhazhan
Would it also be safe to say that the diagram above will also work towards the 2009 Accord?
And the 2010 Accord...
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