Maintenance -> Maintenance Under the Hood for Your Honda Accord 4 Door 2023

Replacing Light Bulbs  
Headlight Bulbs  
When replacing, use the following bulbs.  
High beam headlight: LED*  
High beam headlight: 60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)*  
Low beam headlight: LED  
Models with halogen high beam headlights  
NOTICE  
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.  
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause  
the bulb to overheat and shatter.  
All models  
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not  
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry  
heavy items in the trunk or tow a trailer*, have the  
aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified  
technician.  
Models with halogen high beam headlights  
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its base,  
and protect the glass from contact with your skin or  
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with  
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuHeadlight Bulbs  
High Beam Headlights  
Models with halogen high beam headlights  
Models with LED high beam headlights  
High beam headlights are LED type. Have an  
authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace the light  
assembly.  
Passenger side  
Holding clip  
1. Remove the hose and the holding clip using  
a flat-tip screwdriver, then remove the  
upper part of the window washer reserve  
tank.  
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,  
then lift and remove the clip.  
u Check the amount of window washer  
fluid is below the upper part of the  
window washer reserve tank and remove  
it.  
Hose  
Both sides  
Coupler  
Tab  
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.  
3. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to  
remove.  
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight  
assembly and turn it clockwise.  
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the  
bulb.  
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is  
flat.  
Bulb  
Push until the pin  
is flat.  
Low Beam Headlights  
Low beam headlights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and  
replace the light assembly.  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFog Lights*  
Fog Lights*  
Fog lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace the  
light assembly.  
Parking/Daytime Running Lights  
Parking/daytime running lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer  
inspect and replace the light assembly.  
Front Turn Signal Lights  
Front turn signal lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and  
replace the light assembly.  
Front Side Marker Lights  
Front side marker lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and  
replace the light assembly.  
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights*  
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect  
and replace the light assembly.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuBrake Lights, Taillights, Rear Side Marker Lights and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs  
Brake Lights, Taillights, Rear Side Marker Lights and  
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs  
When replacing, use the following bulbs.  
Brake and rear side marker/taillights are LED type.  
Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace  
the light assembly.  
Brake Light: LED  
Taillight: LED  
Rear Side Marker Light: LED  
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)  
1. Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-tip  
screwdriver to remove the cover.  
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth  
to prevent scratches.  
2. Remove the bolts.  
3. Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.  
Cover  
Bolts  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuBrake Lights, Taillights, Rear Side Marker Lights and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs  
4. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and  
remove it.  
5. Push and turn the old bulb clockwise and  
remove it, and insert a new bulb.  
Bulb  
Socket  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuTaillight, Brake Light* and Back-Up Light Bulbs  
Taillight, Brake Light* and Back-Up Light Bulbs  
1Taillight, Brake Light* and Back-Up Light Bulbs  
When replacing, use the following bulbs.  
Taillights and brake lights* are LED type. Have an  
authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace the light  
assembly.  
Taillight: LED  
Brake Light*: LED  
Back-Up Light: 16 W  
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,  
then lift and remove the clip.  
1. Remove the holding clips using a flat-tip  
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.  
Holding Clip  
Clip  
Driver side  
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is flat.  
2. Turn the socket counter-clockwise and  
remove it.  
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.  
Push until the  
pin is flat.  
Bulb  
Socket  
* Not available on all models  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuTaillight, Brake Light* and Back-Up Light Bulbs  
Passenger side  
2. Turn the socket clockwise and remove it.  
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.  
Bulb  
Socket  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear License Plate Light  
Rear License Plate Light  
Rear license plate light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and  
replace the light assembly.  
High-Mount Brake Light  
High-mount brake light is LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and  
replace the light assembly.  
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