Honda 2002 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual page 255

Lights
3. Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.
252
Maintenance
Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the socket from the light
assembly by squeezing the tabs on
both sides of the socket.
3.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
4. Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
5. Reinstall the socket back in place
by pushing it in until it latches.