Honda 1997 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual page 165

Lights
5. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
6. Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
7. Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
8. Reinstall the bulb holder assembly.
Install the screw and tighten it
securely.
Maintenance
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
1. Open the trunk and remove the
socket from the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
2. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
3. Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.