Honda Accord 2001 Owner's Manual page 278

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Lights
Headlight Aiming
The headlights were properly aimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should
be performed by a Honda technician
or other qualified mechanic.
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Your car has two bulbs on each side,
four in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
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Maintenance
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Open the hood.
1.
If you need to change a bulb on
the passenger's side (on the
driver's side on 6-cylinder models),
remove the radiator reserve tank.
2. Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector off the bulb.
3. Remove the bulb by turning it
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approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
4. Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
5. Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
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6. Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
7. (Passenger's side on 4-cylinder
models, driver's side on 6-cylinder
models)
Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.