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How to Replace the Lower Beam on a 2000 Honda Civic

The lower beam on the 2000 Honda Civic is integrated to the higher beam headlight unit. The single bulb houses dual filaments that account for each lower and higher beams. Unfortunately, when one filament burns out, replacing the headlight is required. The good news is, replacing the lower beam incorporates the same procedure as the high beam since it is the same bulb. The headlight beams on most all modern cars are halogen bulbs that can be compromised if touched with human skin. Alkaline oils in skin will create a weak spot on the bulb that will expedite its failure.

Instructions

1

Ensure the headlight switch inside the 2000 Honda Civic is in the off position and the engine is off. Open the hood.

2

Pull the power steering reservoir off of its retaining bracket (if replacing the drivers side headlight beams only--passenger side beams have open access). Support the reservoir in the engine compartment so it doesnt lay on its side or the reservoir will leak power steering fluid from its cover/cap.

3

Squeeze the sides of the wire harness connector to unlock the tab and pull the connector from the blades of the headlight beam.

4

Pull the rubber dust boot off the headlight beam. There are two pull tabs on the dust boot--one on top and one on the bottom.

5

Unclip the headlight beam retaining wire from its hold-down slot by pushing in on it and lifting the wire upward slightly away from the slot. Pivot the wire on its screw hinge and remove the headlight beam unit from the headlight assembly.

6

Put on gloves before handling the replacement 9003 automotive headlight beam to avoid touching the bulb with bare skin.

7

Align the three tabs on the base of the headlight beam with the three notches in the headlight assembly unit.

8

Hold the headlight beam in place and swing the retaining wire on its hinge against the back of the headlight. Press in on the wire and slightly down to clip it on the hold-down slot.

9

Press the dust boot back in position and then reattach the wire harness connector to the blades of the headlight beam. Replace the power steering steering reservoir on its bracket (if applicable).

10

Test the headlight beam by turning on the headlight switch before closing the hood.