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Accord Aftermarket headlights Install Guide

Your Accord

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This page covers the US Accord.

Sharper front end
Medium$150–$4501–3 hrs
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Why do it

Black housings change the look of the whole front of the car.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.
  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.

Steps

  1. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2003-2007 Accord) (0:18–2:16)

  2. Get to the headlight

    • Reach the headlight bolts.
    Watch this step (2:16–4:02)

  3. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (4:02–6:17)

  4. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (6:17–9:15)

  5. Refit the bumper

    • Refit the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (9:15–13:02)

  6. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (13:02–14:52)

  7. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2008-2012 Accord) (0:09–2:55)

  8. Swap the headlights

    • Unbolt the old lights, fit the new ones and refit the bumper.
    Watch this step (2:55–11:08)

  9. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (11:08–12:44)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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