How to replace headlamp? - 1989 Honda Civic

Hello. You should be able to remove the headlamp bezel screws, remove the bezel then remove and replace the headlamp. It is possible your vehicle has a headlamp capsule behind the headlamp 'lens'. If it does, then you must remove the grille to remove the headlamp socket out of the headlamp assembly to remove and replace the headlamp capsule. The rest would be reverse procedure to reinstall. Good luck and keep me informed; if you want to.

Hi Carol , your going to have to remove the headlamp assembly to replace the bulb !


Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.



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Headlamp Bulb Accessory Covers (Qty: 2)



2



Headlamp Bulb Assembly (High Beam)




Caution: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in the Preface section.




Tip

Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the bulbs.



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Headlamp Bulb Assembly (Low Beam)


Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .




Headlamp Assembly Bolt (Qty: 4)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten

6 N?·m (53 lb in)







2





Headlamp Fascia Brace Fender Reinforcement Bolt




Tighten

6 N?·m (53 lb in)







3





Headlamp Cam Adjuster




Procedure

Set the headlamp adjusters at the nominal setting of 6 turns off fully seated.







4





Headlamp Cam Locking Nut







5





Headlamp Assembly




Tip

Disconnect the electrical harness as the headlamp assembly is being removed from the vehicle.

1. Loosen only, do not remove, the lower outside hidden headlamp bolt (2). 2. Depress the housing support tab with a flat-bladed tool downward in order to release the headlamp assembly from the support. 3. Pull the lamp assembly slightly forward to access the electrical connection. 4. Disconnect the forward lamp harness main electrical connector from the headlamp harness.
Headlamp Screws (Qty: 2)
1 Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .
6 Nm (53 lb in)
O Headlamp Screw (Hidden)
6 Nm (53 lb in)
3 Headlamp Housing Support


Preliminary Procedure Remove Healamp
Remove either the LF or RF headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet) Headlamp Replacement (GMC HD)
Headlamp Replacement (HD Diesel).
Headlamp Bulb (Hi)
Warning: Refer to Haiogen Bulb Warning .
Tip: Rotate the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove the bulb from the headlamp.
Headlamp Bulb (Lo)
Tip: Rotate the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise and remove the bulb from the headlamp.

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Headlamp Removal & Installation Bulb Replacement To Remove:
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas. Mishandling a bulb may result in the bulb shattering into flying glass fragments.
CAUTION
Make sure to wear eye protection when handling a halogen bulb.
CAUTION
Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb, only handle the bulb by the base.
CAUTION
Do not allow a halogen bulb to come into contact with dirt or moisture.
CAUTION
Make sure to dispose of a used halogen bulb properly.
CAUTION
Do not allow children to handle halogen bulbs.

1. Turn the lamp switch to the off position.
2. Make sure the bulb is cool before changing.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly from the headlamp panel.
4. Remove the rear access cover from the headlamp assembly.
5. Disconnect the headlamp connector.
6. Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly by rotating the bulb and socket counterclockwise.

To Install:

1. Connect the headlamp connector.
2. Install the bulb into the headlamp assembly by rotating the bulb and socket clockwise.
3. Install the rear access cover onto the headlamp assembly.
4. Install the headlamp assembly into the headlamp panel.

Headlamp Assembly Chevrolet To Remove:
Headlamp Assembly (Chevrolet)

1. Remove the grille from the front of the vehicle.
2. Release the headlamp assembly retaining tabs.
3. If equipped, disconnect the headlamp leveling motor connector.
4. Disconnect the headlamp connector.
5. Remove the park/turn and side marker bulb sockets from the headlamp assembly.
6. Remove the headlamp assembly from the headlamp panel.

To Install:

1. Place the headlamp assembly into the headlamp panel.
2. Install the park/turn and side marker bulb sockets into the headlamp assembly.
3. Connect the headlamp connector.
4. If equipped, connect the headlamp leveling motor connector.
5. Lock the headlamp assembly retaining tabs.
6. Install the grille onto the front of the vehicle.

1. Open and support the hood.Remove the grille.
2. Pull up on the retaining tabs (1) in order to remove the headlamp assembly from the headlamp panel.
3. Disconnect the headlamp leveling electrical connector from the motor/actuator if equipped.
4. Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector (2) from the headlamp assembly.
5. Remove the side marker socket (4) from the headlamp assembly.
6. Remove the park/turn socket (3) from the headlamp assembly.
7. Remove the headlamp assembly from the headlamp panel.
8. Installation:
   
9. Position the headlamp assembly to the headlamp panel
10. Index and seat the tabs on the park/turn socket (3) to the headlamp assembly.
11. Index and seat the tabs on the side marker socket (4) to the headlamp assembly.
12. Connect the headlamp electrical connector (2).
13. Connect the headlamp leveling electrical connector to the motor/actuator if equipped.
14. Align and install the 4 locator pins on the back of the headlamp assembly into the retaining tab holes.
15. Push down on the retaining tabs (1) in order to lock the headlamp assembly into the headlamp panel.
16. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .
17. Close the hood

96 sable, only ino I have. should be similar. Please rate, thanks

1. WARNING: THE REPLACEABLE HALOGEN HEADLAMP BULB CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE. THE HALOGEN HEADLAMP BULB MAY SHATTER IF THE GLASS ENVELOPE IS SCRATCHED OR THE HALOGEN HEADLAMP BULB IS DROPPED. HANDLE HALOGEN HEADLAMP BULB CAREFULLY. GRASP HALOGEN HEADLAMP BULB ONLY BY ITS PLASTIC BASE. AVOID TOUCHING GLASS ENVELOPE. KEEP HALOGEN HEADLAMP BULB OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
   NOTE: A properly aimed headlamp (13008) assembly normally need not be re-aimed after installation of bulb. A burned out headlamp bulb and retainer (13N021) should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a replacement headlamp bulb and retainer is to be installed. Removal of a headlamp bulb and retainer for an extended period of time may allow contaminants (dust, moisture, smoke) to enter the headlamp and affect the performance of the headlamp. When servicing the headlamp bulb and retainer, energize the headlamp bulb and retainer only while it is contained within the headlamp body.
   
   Make sure headlamp switch (11654) is in OFF position.
   

1. NOTE: On some models the clamps holding the integrated relay control module (IRCM) may need to be unsnapped and the module pulled aside to gain access to the driver side bulb.
   
   Open hood and locate headlamp bulb through hole in upper radiator support assembly.
   

1. Remove headlamp wire connector from headlamp bulb and retainer by pulling the connector and wires in a rearward direction.
   

1. Remove headlamp bulb retainer (13N019) by rotating counterclockwise (when viewed from rear) about one-eighth turn and sliding headlamp bulb retainer off headlamp bulb and retainer. Keep headlamp bulb retainer as it will be used again to retain new headlamp bulb and retainer.
   

1. Carefully remove headlamp bulb and retainer from opening in headlamp bulb (13007) by gently pulling straight out of opening. Do not rotate headlamp bulb and retainer during removal.
   

SECTION 417-01: Exterior Lighting 2001 Villager Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Bulb —Headlamp Removal

1. WARNING: The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its base. Grasp the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
   NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed from the headlamp.
   NOTE: Make sure that the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.
   Remove the headlamp bulb.
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   1. Remove the headlamp bulb retainer by rotating it counterclockwise about one-eighth of a turn.
   1. Remove the headlamp bulb.

Installation

1. Install the headlamp bulb.
   1. Install the headlamp bulb.
   1. Install the headlamp bulb retainer by rotating it clockwise about one-eighth of a turn.
   1. Connect the electrical connector.

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Nope! Here is the steps and a pic:


Headlamp Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Turn headlamp switch OFF

1. Remove retaining ring screws.
2. Remove retaining ring from headlamp.
3. Remove headlamp from headlamp mounting bracket.
4. Disconnect electrical connector from headlamp.

To Install:

1. Connect electrical connector to headlamp.
2. Install headlamp to headlamp mounting bracket.
3. Install retaining ring to headlamp and install screws.

96 f150 procedure

Headlamp Assembly Removal

1. Remove radiator air deflector from radiator support.
   

1. Remove two screws and two nuts retaining headlamp door (13064).
   

1. Pull headlamp door from vehicle. Remove three bulbs and sockets.
   

1. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring (12A581) from headlamp bulb (13007).
   

1. Remove two retainers attaching upper two attachments of headlamp (13008).
   

1. Turn horizontal headlamp adjusting screw (13032) completely out of the adjusting nut.
   

1. Pull headlamp from vehicle.
   

Remove or disconnect the following: hood close out filler panel, bolts from the headlamp, headlamp from the headlamp mounting, electrical connector from headlamp, bulb retainer ring from headlamp assembly, then bulb from assembly