Honda 1997 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual page 163

Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Fenders)
1. Open the trunk.
Undo the fastener on the side of
the trunk lining by pushing on the
center of the fastener's head until
it pops in. Pull the lining back.
Maintenance
2. Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight/side
marker light or turn signal.
3. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
5. Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
7. Reinstall the trunk lining.