Installing 1998-2002 Honda Accord Headlights Replace the headlight in a '98-'02 Honda Accord http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/hVJei2HJJlDCqO2h Miroslav Djuric 30 to 45 minutes Moderate 1998-2002 Honda Accord

Replace a shattered or fogged headlight unit in your '98-'02 Honda Accord.

Replace a shattered or fogged headlight unit in your '98-'02 Honda Accord.

Relevant parts
Tools
 .375" Socket Wrench Flathead Screwdriver Phillips #1 Screwdriver 10mm Socket Socket 8mm Headlight Installing 1998-2002 Honda Accord Headlight Disconnect Installing 1998-2002 Honda Accord Front Bumper Pull on the hood release lever just inside the passenger door to pop the hood. Pull on the hood release lever just inside the passenger door to pop the hood. Locate the hood release latch under the hood. Use one hand to press up on the latch while you lift the hood. Locate the hood release latch under the hood. Use one hand to press up on the latch while you lift the hood. Insert the hood prop rod into the hole in the hood marked with an arrow. Insert the hood prop rod into the hole in the hood marked with an arrow. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/QGDaWBtv64c3WvG4 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YLiJgCFZC3NfC2lq http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/PUewBSDXYTh2jmld Locate the head light bulbs and connectors directly behind the headlights and on either side of the engine bay. Locate the head light bulbs and connectors directly behind the headlights and on either side of the engine bay. Detach the head light connectors by pushing on the lever on the top of the connector and pulling it straight down. Detach the head light connectors by pushing on the lever on the top of the connector and pulling it straight down. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YXT1xBmvBGdjacY4 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/TpbJwwCuMOHSkBZL Locate and remove the bolts in the front of the wheel well on the either side of the car using a #1 Phillips screw driver or an 8 mm socket wrench. Locate and remove the bolts in the front of the wheel well on the either side of the car using a #1 Phillips screw driver or an 8 mm socket wrench. Locate the bolts on the bottom of both corners of the bumper and remove them using an 8 mm socket wrench or box end wrench. Locate the bolts on the bottom of both corners of the bumper and remove them using an 8 mm socket wrench or box end wrench. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Re4HVIwxuupvFyHh http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/EeOHENIiid3eTn2e Locate the plastic push pins along the bottom of the bumper. Locate the plastic push pins along the bottom of the bumper. Use a small thin prying device, such as a flathead screwdriver, to pop the heads of the push pin up. Then remove the entire push pin assembly from their holes. Use a small thin prying device, such as a flathead screwdriver, to pop the heads of the push pin up. Then remove the entire push pin assembly from their holes. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OLMmpxVQvvf5nxKV http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/KAEYpmSZLYS3KAcC http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/QAVfJkm6XSLNaVAX Remove the push pins on the two raised portions of the bumper next to the inside of the headlights. Remove the push pins on the two raised portions of the bumper next to the inside of the headlights. There are four clips along the top of the bumper still holding it in place. Gently lift the bumper while pulling it away from the car to free the clips and remove the bumper. There are four clips along the top of the bumper still holding it in place. Gently lift the bumper while pulling it away from the car to free the clips and remove the bumper. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Rjt1LXESuYe4qbIc http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/YX2wtu2oZIhiJnaI http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/WMwPtQXGDXLwwSaO Remove the three 10 mm hex bolts securing the headlight bracket by turning them counter-clockwise with either a socket wrench or box end wrench, Remove the three 10 mm hex bolts securing the headlight bracket by turning them counter-clockwise with either a socket wrench or box end wrench, One bolt will be under the outer edge of the headlight. The remaining two bolts will be located under the headlight with the bolt heads pointed towards the side panels. One bolt will be under the outer edge of the headlight. The remaining two bolts will be located under the headlight with the bolt heads pointed towards the side panels. Remove the headlight bracket by pulling it straight out. Remove the headlight bracket by pulling it straight out. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/uQlqNIgkP6kO4ANP http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/RQEGo6P4a15xOiSJ http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/R4EUKQLE5wRO5pWF Locate the blinker light bulb assembly, it will be accessible from below the headlight, near the wheel well. Locate the blinker light bulb assembly, it will be accessible from below the headlight, near the wheel well. Disconnect the connector or remove the light bulb assembly by turning it counter-clockwise and pulling it out. Disconnect the connector or remove the light bulb assembly by turning it counter-clockwise and pulling it out. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/WV2tHHK5p5dSRhfQ Remove the 10 mm bolt on top of the headlight using a socket wrench or box end wrench. Remove the 10 mm bolt on top of the headlight using a socket wrench or box end wrench. Remove the metal clip. Remove the metal clip. Pull the headlight straight away from the car. 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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.