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1980 Honda Prelude Headlight Replacement

This is a guide on replacing the headlight lamp...

iFixit Library Honda Prelude Moderate 30 minutes Guide 161110

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Before you begin

This is a guide on replacing the headlight lamp on a 1980 Honda Prelude. The headlight helps you and other drivers see at night or during storms. A faulty headlight can cause issues with visibility and with police. Before following this guide, make sure you replace the headlights in pairs because if one headlight goes out, the other headlight will go out too. Be sure once you have replaced your headlights to properly throw the old headlights in the trash. Make sure you replace your headlights first before going on the road.

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Turn off the car, pull the key out of the ignition, and turn off the cars lights.

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Pull the hood latch underneath the steering wheel.
Open the hood, and place the hood prop in place to hold the hood upward.

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Remove the socket from the headlamp by pulling gently.

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Remove the screws holding the corner body trim with a Philips screwdriver.
Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to loosen the screw.

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Remove the corner body trim price, and unscrew the horizontal adjustment screw.

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Remove the left horizontal adjustment screw by sticking the screwdriver through the hole.

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Remove the bottom bracket screw.

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Remove the top bracket screw.

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Push the headlamp towards the front of the car.
Remove the bracket from the headlamp, and follow the steps to reassemble the headlamp.
Tilt the headlamp backward, and pull it towards you.

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Check the replaced headlight is working by turning the light knob inside the car on.
If the lights do not turn on: the car might have an electrical issue. Contact your local mechanic for diagnosis.