Honda Civic. Manual — part 628

Turn signal switch:

Fig. 19: Checking Continuity Between Turn Signal Switch Terminals
Chart
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HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Before adjusting the headlights:

Park the vehicle on a level surface.

Make sure the tire pressures are correct.

The driver or someone who weighs the same should sit in the driver's seat.

1. Clean the outer lens so that you can see the center (A) of the headlights.

CAUTION: Headlights become very hot during use; do not touch

them or any attaching hardware immediately after
they have been turned off.

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Fig. 20: Cleaning Outer Lens Of Headlights
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2. Park the vehicle in front of a wall or a screen (A).

Fig. 21: Parking Vehicle In Front Of Wall Or Screen
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3. Turn the low beams on.
4. Determine if the headlights are aimed properly.

Vertical adjustment:

Measure the height of the headlights (A). Adjust the cut line (B) to the lights

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height.

Fig. 22: Measuring Headlights
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5. If necessary, open the hood and adjust the headlights to local requirements by

turning the vertical adjuster.

Fig. 23: Adjusting Vertically
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HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Remove the connectors (A) from the headlight assembly (B).

Fig. 24: Removing Connectors From Headlight Assembly
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3. Remove the four bolts, then remove the headlight.
4. Remove the bolt (C) and the corner upper beam (D) from the headlight.
5. Install the headlight in the reverse order of removal.
6. After replacement, adjust the headlight to local requirement.

BULB REPLACEMENT

HEADLIGHT

1. For low beam: Remove the inner fender.

2-door (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT )

4-door (see 4-DOOR )

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the headlight.

Headlight (high beam): 60 W

NOTE:

4-door shown, the 2-door is similar.

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