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Civic Aftermarket headlights Install Guide

Your Civic

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This page covers the US Civic, 1992 on.

Sharper front end
Medium$150–$4501–3 hrs
All Civic mods

Why do it

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

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Spec-D, on a 1992-1995 Civic) (0:22–1:04)

  2. Remove the corner light

    • Take out the corner light.
    Watch this step (1:04–1:28)

  3. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (1:28–2:15)

  4. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (2:15–2:58)

  5. Reassemble and test

    • Refit everything and test the lights.
    Watch this step (2:58–5:00)

  6. Open up the front

    • Remove the clips and move the bumper to reach the light.
    Watch this step (1A Auto, on a 1996-1998 Civic) (0:43–3:20)

  7. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (3:20–4:19)

  8. Reassemble

    • Refit the screws.
    Watch this step (4:19–4:57)

  9. Open up the front

    • Remove the clips and move the bumper to reach the light.
    Watch this step (1A Auto, on a 1996-1998 Civic) (0:43–3:20)

  10. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (3:20–4:19)

  11. Reassemble

    • Refit the screws.
    Watch this step (4:19–4:57)

  12. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2001-2005 Civic) (0:00–4:28)

  13. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (4:28–5:57)

  14. Move the bulbs

    • Move the bulbs and parts to the new light.
    Watch this step (5:57–7:47)

  15. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (7:47–10:38)

  16. Refit the bumper

    • Refit the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (10:38–15:20)

  17. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (15:20–18:08)

  18. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2001-2005 Civic) (0:00–4:28)

  19. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (4:28–5:57)

  20. Move the bulbs

    • Move the bulbs and parts to the new light.
    Watch this step (5:57–7:47)

  21. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (7:47–10:38)

  22. Refit the bumper

    • Refit the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (10:38–15:20)

  23. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (15:20–18:08)

  24. Remove the trim

    • Pull the trim pieces.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2006-2011 Civic) (0:14–2:06)

  25. Get to the bolts

    • Reach the headlight bolts.
    Watch this step (2:06–3:00)

  26. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (3:00–5:30)

  27. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (5:30–7:12)

  28. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (7:12–10:12)

  29. Reassemble

    • Refit the bumper and trim.
    Watch this step (10:12–14:14)

  30. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (14:14–16:55)

  31. Remove the trim

    • Pull the trim pieces.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2006-2011 Civic) (0:14–2:06)

  32. Get to the bolts

    • Reach the headlight bolts.
    Watch this step (2:06–3:00)

  33. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (3:00–5:30)

  34. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (5:30–7:12)

  35. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (7:12–10:12)

  36. Reassemble

    • Refit the bumper and trim.
    Watch this step (10:12–14:14)

  37. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (14:14–16:55)

  38. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2012-2015 Civic) (0:11–3:16)

  39. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (3:16–7:55)

  40. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (7:55–9:54)

  41. Refit the bumper

    • Refit the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (9:54–11:57)

  42. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (11:57–13:35)

  43. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2012-2015 Civic) (0:11–3:16)

  44. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (3:16–7:55)

  45. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (7:55–9:54)

  46. Refit the bumper

    • Refit the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (9:54–11:57)

  47. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (11:57–13:35)

  48. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (TRQ, on a 2016-2021 Civic) (0:00–3:02)

  49. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (3:02–4:42)

  50. Fit the new headlight

    • Fit the light and refit the bumper.
    Watch this step (4:42–8:40)

  51. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (8:40–10:15)

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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