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The 2005 Honda Accord uses different light bulbs in each headlight assembly for the low beams and high beams. Changing a low beam bulb involves a different procedure than the high beam bulb. To ensure the correct bulb is being replaced, its best to locate the faulty bulb before purchasing and replacing it in order to obtain the correct part. The bulbs look the same but are intended for different uses. The low beam bulbs are on the outer edge of the headlight assembly, and the high beam bulbs are on the inner edge.

Instructions

Low Beams

1

Start the engine and turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the headlight being replaced. Turn it all the way to the right if replacing the drivers side low beam or all the way to the left if replacing the passengers side low beam. Turn the engine off and ensure the headlight switch is in the "Off" position.

2

Remove the two retaining clips holding the inner fender splash cover with a flat head screwdriver. Pop the center pin of the retaining clip upward then pull the clip assembly out of the fender splash cover.

3

Pull the fender splash cover away from the fender and bumper with one hand and reach in with the other hand to grasp the socket of the low beam headlight bulb.

4

Disconnect the wire harness plug from the headlight bulb by squeezing in on the sides to unlock it then pull it off the socket of the low beam headlight bulb.

5

Rotate the bulb socket a 1/4 turn counterclockwise to align its retaining tabs to the release grooves of the headlight assembly then remove the bulb.

6

Hold the replacement 9006 low beam headlight bulb by its socket to avoid touching the glass bulb. Oils and perspiration in skin will damage the bulb.

7

Align the retaining tabs of the bulb socket to the release grooves in the headlight assembly. Push slightly inward and rotate the socket a 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place. Reconnect the wire harness plug and test the headlight before replacing the retaining tabs of the fender splash cover.

High Beams

8

Open the hood and remove the two retaining clips from the air intake cover on the passengers side high beam with the screwdriver as noted in Step 3. For the drivers side high beam replacement, proceed to Step 2.

9

Detach the wire harness connection from the high beam bulb by squeezing the sides to unlock it then pulling it out of the bulb socket.

10

Rotate the socket of the headlight bulb a 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight assembly.

11

Install the replacement 9006 headlight bulb (again, do not touch the glass bulb section) by reversing the removal procedure.

12

Reconnect the wire harness plug to the headlight bulb socket and test the headlight before replacing the air intake cover and retaining clips for the passengers side.

In the 1997 dodge Caravan, a single headlight bulb unit contains both the low-beam elements and the high-beam elements. That means theres only one bulb on the driver side and one on the passenger side. The benefit is there aer fewer bulbs to have to replace. The drawback is that, even if only one element burns out (the low-beam element or the high-beam element), you still need to replace the bulb for safetys sake. Headlights obviously enhance vision for nighttime driving, but they can also make your car more visible to other drivers during the day.

Instructions

1

Open the hood of your 1997 Dodge Caravan.

2

Locate the headlight assembly screw, at the top center of the assembly with the burned out headlight, then remove it with the ratchet and a socket.

3

Wiggle/jimmy the headlight assembly forward from the front of the Caravan far enough to reach behind and access the headlight bulb and wire connection.

4

Remove the wire connection from the base of the headlight.

5

Turn the base and retaining bezel of the headlight bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight assembly. Remove and discard the old bulb.

6

Place the replacement 9007 bulb through the retaining bezel (make sure the threads of the bezel are pointed toward the direction of the bulb), then align the bezel and headlight into the headlight assembly. Do not allow bare skin (fingers) to contact the glass bulb portion of the replacement headlight. Skin oils and perspiration will overheat the glass, compromising the life of the replacement bulb.

7

Turn the bezel and headlight bulb base clockwise until it locks into place in the headlight assembly.

8

Reinsert the headlight assembly into position. Be sure to align the guide pins on the back of the assembly into their respective holders. Align the top of the assembly with the assembly screw hole, then replace the screw and tighten it with the ratchet and socket.