The people downvoting this video better be doing so because of how tedious replacing a headlight is, otherwise who the hell is unhappy with this tutorial lol. Incredibly helpful and professional-thank you!
I have never seen a video with explanation like this for head light replacement. All of 1A auto videos are Very helpful and anybody can understand. . Excellent !
Hey, guys, I just spent an hour and a half going and calling around town looking for a T35 Torx bit that even Amazon doesn't carry. It's a 5mm hex head. Thanks.
God help me, I just ordered replacement lights. This'll probably be the most in depth car repair/work I've ever done. I'll report back when I'm done... or I give up.
I did it!!! Took about an hour to get them in and (I think) aligned. The worst part was getting the stupid plastic clips out of the fender. Those things should be freaking illegal. Plus, getting them fitted into the frame so that the bolts go back in required a lot of jostling. But I got it done!!
great video, very helpful. here are a few comments from someone who replaced their headlights from watching this video you can use a t-30 bit or an allen wrench (#5). weirdly, a t-35 bit did not fit if your civic has fog lights, it unclips on the passenger side. the cord isn't long so don't run off w/ the bumper i used a 14" extension which was plenty long the hardest part was simply unclipping the wires from the old headlight housing- mine were basically glued together w/ old dirt putting the bumper back on was surprisingly easy- easier than taking it off
I feel like I owe 1Aauto money for these vids. I’ve replaced my calipers, rotors, & brakes because of these vids. Now I’m replacing the headlight assembly soon and its so easy. Thank you 1AAuto for saving me so much money with these vids. 🙏🏻
i looked this up thinking it was to replace just the bulb and not the whole light asbly and was like this is insane to do it this way for just the light but now it makes sense good video on the steps of how to do this.
There's a minor error. You don't need to remove all the clips that hold the curved black rubber air dam like he is doing at 1:31 , just the first two on each side closest to the tires. You can see at 4:22 that the bumper mates with a *straight* panel on the car under the radiator. The car has nothing curved under the radiator, so most of the air dam clips are *not* attaching the bumper. It's not a big deal, but these clips tend to break upon removal. Removing the wrong ones increases the chances that you're left with broken clips.
The video was very helpful. I did search all over town for a T35 bit. Finally found one at Walmart of all places but my bolts were T30s, which I already had. Oh well, I would have spent days trying to figure out how to get the headlights changed
+Sunny Sss Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
8:04 your replacements have 2 silver adjustment screws, why? The factory lights have 1 (between the high and low beam), they have a fake/dummy spot where you guys actually have a screw. What do these do that the factory lights don't?
Hey guys, I just purchased the replacement head lamps for my 2009 civic. I noticed in the video title and descriptor that this is for 06-08 only. Are there any major differences for the 2009 model? I assumed this would work for all 8th generation civics or am I incorrect? Thanks in advance and this is a great video!
The process is exactly the same, use a T30 driver to disconnect the grill up top. I think he said T35 in error. This is a perfect step-by-step guide given at a great pace!
This video was extremely helpful and I bought the headlights from you guys and they are perfect. One note for adjusting the aim however that may help others: The nut to turn to adjust is a Phillips, yes, but it’s also a 10mm head. You can adjust both pretty easily from the top down with the hood open with a 1/4” socket and a shorter 10 mm. You don’t have to do all that finagling with removing the trim and stuff on the passenger side.
Great video. I would adjust the headlights while the complete bumper is off so you have room to do everything. Replace one headlight first and then adjust your light to match the other.
Hi, thanks for the great video, my headlight brackets are rusty and falling off, need to replace them. Can you please tell me how long is the extension to reach the bolt inside behind headlight. I dont have such a long one, will have to arrange something.
So I bought these headlights and installed them. They’re awesome and this video walkthrough helped a ton. Before I did the install I made sure to have a T35 torx bit. I purchased a whole set on Amazon just to get that size. Turns out it’s a T30 torx bit. Save yourself the trouble of finding a T35. The T30s are EVERYWHERE. But seriously...buy these headlights and follow every other part of this video.
Just my 2 cents- I did the undercarriage push clips last...that way I can tug on the bumper a little and actually see which ones are holding the bumper on.
Is there a way to compare adjustment of the old pr to the new pr? Looks tougher to adjust them than to do the whole job. Maybe the amount of threads showing on the adjusters?
and after you remove the engine, transmission and gas tank, you should be able to easily install the new bulb. omg, what were Honda thinking when they designed this thing!
Spot on. I changed out my headlight assemblies. Took me 2 hrs. I would recommend getting some extra clips though. Mines were crap and I ended up throwing some
Do the headlights you guys sell ACTUALLY have working headlight adjustment screws? I have some clear aftermarket ones currently installed (look like OEM) but the adjusters do not work. If I bought from you guys, would the adjusters work? If not, does the warranty cover it?
Why not just go behind the wheelwell by loosening the wheelwell cover, and turning the wheel inward for better access? Or on the drivers side remove the battery and the fluid reservoir to access the low beam? Both require less tools, time, and is easier? That how I change mine.
Clear plastic will always fade and yellow when exposed to UV rays constantly. The headlight lenses also fade faster because the headlight bulbs are used more often, and burn much hotter and brighter than taillight bulbs.
5:47 that bracket there that you see is my problem. I stripped the bolt on the one that holds the piece deep into the frame. wondering how to get that out?
People who don't have properly adjusted headlights honestly need to be ticketed and penalized. They are literally a hazard on the road with blinding LEDs. It's selfish and dangerous to just get the brightest bulbs out there and not give any consideration to others on the road.
+Sacchinn Verma We're always cycling through cars filming hundreds of common repairs for common vehicles every month. We'll add this to our list of repairs to film. Check back again and hopefully we'll have it soon.
Good time to replace the bulbs. Don't put in LEDs since the reflectors are not designed for them. You can up grade bulbs but remember the higher power bulbs do not last as long. Personally I would say no blue bulbs I don't like them. Also if your area has snow or fog lower Kelvin bulbs produce less glare.
Great video, love they don't edit out the mistakes or snags you run into. Replace those bulbs too folks, especially if you know they're old, you have it all apart anyway.
Man those hidden bolts sure are a pain in the ass good thing they would never rust or become rounded Edit: If you can’t get that bracket off you can take off your fender to get the headlight out. I found that just taking out the one fender bolt next to the headlight one up top by the engine bay was enough movement to get the headlight out
This is what happens when designers at automakers put sleek lines above practicality without thinking it through... I owned an '04 Saturn Ion and you didn't even need a tool to take the headlight assembly out of the body... just pull two pins by hand and it slides out. This (Honda) is stupid...
I need to change my bumper witha. New one,, but my headlight isn’t in place right do I need a new headlight or is there a way to to move it back into place 2006 coupe EX civic
+Mizzy Since there could be multiple reasons why you’re experiencing this difficulty with your vehicle, I strongly recommend that you have a reputable mechanic inspect it. They’ll be able to troubleshoot the problem and tell you what part or parts you’ll need for the repair.
Wasn’t too hard. Just time consuming. Bought the headlights from you guys and they were here a day later. Finished the whole job in about 3.5 hours. Anyone who’s thinking of doing it but doesn’t have long extensions, those two bottom bolts in the metal bracket are a real pain to get too. I ended up just taking the metal crosspiece for the fender off. 6 12mm bolts. Once that was off I was able to access those bolts. Appreciate the video
+Daniel Gutierrez This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1AAuto.com
+MIGUEL CAMPOS Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/2006-08-honda-civic-headlight-pair/i/1alhp00490?RUclips&CTA+Comment&Izmg4kl9w
Video should be titled "How to Replace Headlight Assemblies 06-08 Honda Civic" I was looking to replace just the bulbs and this is way too much work for that. There is an easier way.
None of this is necessary. Whatever happened to doing things the easier way? You can go through the fender by popping down a couple tabs and sliding your hand in there. Anybody who is actually ripping apart the entire front end of this car to do a headlight has no right to be working on cars.
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The people downvoting this video better be doing so because of how tedious replacing a headlight is, otherwise who the hell is unhappy with this tutorial lol. Incredibly helpful and professional-thank you!
Thanks for the step by step tutorial, it's nice to know where all the bolts are before diving straight into it.
This was a great tutorial that convinced me this is definitely not worth doing myself. Thank you!
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Ha ha! Same here, ML.
You will literally pay 4-500 bucks if you don't do it yourself.
I'll do it for you 😉
I have never seen a video with explanation like this for head light replacement. All of 1A auto videos are Very helpful and anybody can understand. . Excellent !
Hey, guys, I just spent an hour and a half going and calling around town looking for a T35 Torx bit that even Amazon doesn't carry. It's a 5mm hex head. Thanks.
Ebay has it
It's a weird thing to find... I hope over the course of 1 year that you found one. If not, you can probably do the job without one.
God help me, I just ordered replacement lights. This'll probably be the most in depth car repair/work I've ever done. I'll report back when I'm done... or I give up.
I did it!!! Took about an hour to get them in and (I think) aligned. The worst part was getting the stupid plastic clips out of the fender. Those things should be freaking illegal. Plus, getting them fitted into the frame so that the bolts go back in required a lot of jostling. But I got it done!!
just used this video to install new assemblies on this same car.. Made it super easy! Thank you very much!
great video, very helpful. here are a few comments from someone who replaced their headlights from watching this video
you can use a t-30 bit or an allen wrench (#5). weirdly, a t-35 bit did not fit
if your civic has fog lights, it unclips on the passenger side. the cord isn't long so don't run off w/ the bumper
i used a 14" extension which was plenty long
the hardest part was simply unclipping the wires from the old headlight housing- mine were basically glued together w/ old dirt
putting the bumper back on was surprisingly easy- easier than taking it off
+Leo Spaceman Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you
I feel like I owe 1Aauto money for these vids. I’ve replaced my calipers, rotors, & brakes because of these vids. Now I’m replacing the headlight assembly soon and its so easy. Thank you 1AAuto for saving me so much money with these vids. 🙏🏻
T-30 torx bit, not T-35 for anyone wondering! This video was extremely helpful for installing aftermarket headlights.
i looked this up thinking it was to replace just the bulb and not the whole light asbly and was like this is insane to do it this way for just the light but now it makes sense good video on the steps of how to do this.
There's a minor error. You don't need to remove all the clips that hold the curved black rubber air dam like he is doing at 1:31 , just the first two on each side closest to the tires. You can see at 4:22 that the bumper mates with a *straight* panel on the car under the radiator. The car has nothing curved under the radiator, so most of the air dam clips are *not* attaching the bumper.
It's not a big deal, but these clips tend to break upon removal. Removing the wrong ones increases the chances that you're left with broken clips.
The video was very helpful. I did search all over town for a T35 bit. Finally found one at Walmart of all places but my bolts were T30s, which I already had. Oh well, I would have spent days trying to figure out how to get the headlights changed
+natefrom828 Thanks for the feedback!
Heads up for all of you people t35 Torx is a speciality and t30 works fine (source: my taken apart Honda’s front end).
Sweet! Buying a T30 bit!
I followed this and I am eternally grateful for how easy this video made it! Thanks!!
I’m about to do this on Friday. I know it seems scary but should be able to do this
1A Auto,always the best methods and vids👌
+martin landaverde Thanks for the feedback!
THAT WAS AMAZING.!!!! Thank you, now I feel confident I can change them myself 💖🙏
You guys have the best video's on you tube . Ive done so many installs watching your videos and saved hundreds of dollars. Keep up the gd work !!
+Sunny Sss Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Wtf. You almost have to take the whole car apart to change a head light. Is like a $500 job to change a $12 bulb.
Nancy Ortegon thats why after watching this video you can do this yourself
Nancy Ortegon quit being a cry baby, welcome to the real world
Nancy Ortegon ya I'm pissed
You are easily the toughest person I've met on the Internet.
Nancy Ortegon not that much trouble to swap out the motor lol ..how stupid huh ?
These don’t fit a 07 Honda Civic! I am in the process of replacing them only to find out they don’t fit!! So pissed off
Got my housings coming soon, gonna look dope with my leds.
Great tutorial except…. I woulda tested out the headlights and turn signals before putting the entire bumper back on 😂
Perfect review! Helped me a lot! Especially when installed and saw that the beam patterns were SUPER off. Thanks!!!
8:04 your replacements have 2 silver adjustment screws, why? The factory lights have 1 (between the high and low beam), they have a fake/dummy spot where you guys actually have a screw. What do these do that the factory lights don't?
Hey guys, I just purchased the replacement head lamps for my 2009 civic. I noticed in the video title and descriptor that this is for 06-08 only. Are there any major differences for the 2009 model? I assumed this would work for all 8th generation civics or am I incorrect? Thanks in advance and this is a great video!
+Emile Guevara They may be different for your vehicle. Please contact us and we can double check the fit for you. Thank you! 1AAuto.com
The process is exactly the same, use a T30 driver to disconnect the grill up top. I think he said T35 in error. This is a perfect step-by-step guide given at a great pace!
This video was extremely helpful and I bought the headlights from you guys and they are perfect. One note for adjusting the aim however that may help others:
The nut to turn to adjust is a Phillips, yes, but it’s also a 10mm head. You can adjust both pretty easily from the top down with the hood open with a 1/4” socket and a shorter 10 mm. You don’t have to do all that finagling with removing the trim and stuff on the passenger side.
Thanks for that tip. 👍🏾
Great video. I would adjust the headlights while the complete bumper is off so you have room to do everything. Replace one headlight first and then adjust your light to match the other.
Thank you for the feedback! +05on20s
Wow man.... Honda engineers did not make these civics easy to work on!☹️😡
Hi, thanks for the great video, my headlight brackets are rusty and falling off, need to replace them. Can you please tell me how long is the extension to reach the bolt inside behind headlight. I dont have such a long one, will have to arrange something.
So I bought these headlights and installed them. They’re awesome and this video walkthrough helped a ton. Before I did the install I made sure to have a T35 torx bit. I purchased a whole set on Amazon just to get that size. Turns out it’s a T30 torx bit. Save yourself the trouble of finding a T35. The T30s are EVERYWHERE. But seriously...buy these headlights and follow every other part of this video.
saved me from looking for the boogie man....I couldn't find a T35 anywhere
Took me 3 hours to do this … never again
Just my 2 cents- I did the undercarriage push clips last...that way I can tug on the bumper a little and actually see which ones are holding the bumper on.
+ollie phillips Thanks for the tip!
WTF. All of this just to replace a freaking headlight. What the hell were these engineers thinking?
Thank you! Perfect video for installation.
+F Del Mater Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
I appreciate this video. After watching it I can see it's best to adjust the lights before putting the bumper back on. Thanks once again.
I'm low on money but I don't care I'm literally not gonna do this myself
Is there a way to compare adjustment of the old pr to the new pr? Looks tougher to adjust them than to do the whole job. Maybe the amount of threads showing on the adjusters?
and after you remove the engine, transmission and gas tank, you should be able to easily install the new bulb. omg, what were Honda thinking when they designed this thing!
The bulbs are extremely to replace and takes about 5 mins.
Oh hell no. I’d rather sell my car.
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Facts
Thank you! Very helpful.
That's a good example why I would never own a Honda. I work on all my cars, and Honda makes repairs unnecessary complicated.
Spot on. I changed out my headlight assemblies. Took me 2 hrs. I would recommend getting some extra clips though. Mines were crap and I ended up throwing some
+Corey Berigan Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com
Where can I buy headlight wire hardness? For my 2007 civic si sedan :(
Hell he had to shrten the video cause it gone take u all day! And u better change both sides even if it don't need it!
Do the headlights you guys sell ACTUALLY have working headlight adjustment screws? I have some clear aftermarket ones currently installed (look like OEM) but the adjusters do not work. If I bought from you guys, would the adjusters work? If not, does the warranty cover it?
Why not just go behind the wheelwell by loosening the wheelwell cover, and turning the wheel inward for better access? Or on the drivers side remove the battery and the fluid reservoir to access the low beam? Both require less tools, time, and is easier? That how I change mine.
you have to remove the bumper to remove the assembly
I wonder if after 3 years you realized he changed more than the bulbs.
What a ridiculous pain in the ass
What is that black ribbed box at 10:51 ? My 2009 Honda doesn’t have one
Why are 2008 headlights brighter than 2018 headlights
2018 headlight low beams are black plastic
How come the rear plastic lenses look as good as the day the car was made. Dont they get as much sun as the front? 2010 civic lx
Clear plastic will always fade and yellow when exposed to UV rays constantly. The headlight lenses also fade faster because the headlight bulbs are used more often, and burn much hotter and brighter than taillight bulbs.
Now what can I use to keep them from turning yellow again? Is Mcguires Ultimate wax ok to use?
5:47 that bracket there that you see is my problem. I stripped the bolt on the one that holds the piece deep into the frame. wondering how to get that out?
drill it out buy new replacement bolt
Seems easy 😂
You can't change the entire housing going through the wheel wells. Bulbs yes.
People who don't have properly adjusted headlights honestly need to be ticketed and penalized. They are literally a hazard on the road with blinding LEDs. It's selfish and dangerous to just get the brightest bulbs out there and not give any consideration to others on the road.
Make a video on replacement of knock sensor in honda civic 8th gen
+Sacchinn Verma We're always cycling through cars filming hundreds of common repairs for common vehicles every month. We'll add this to our list of repairs to film. Check back again and hopefully we'll have it soon.
Good time to replace the bulbs. Don't put in LEDs since the reflectors are not designed for them. You can up grade bulbs but remember the higher power bulbs do not last as long. Personally I would say no blue bulbs I don't like them. Also if your area has snow or fog lower Kelvin bulbs produce less glare.
Great video, love they don't edit out the mistakes or snags you run into. Replace those bulbs too folks, especially if you know they're old, you have it all apart anyway.
+klutch14u Thanks for the feedback!
How about get some power tools there bud, impact driver breaks wayyyyy less bolts then junk Rachets
Man those hidden bolts sure are a pain in the ass good thing they would never rust or become rounded
Edit: If you can’t get that bracket off you can take off your fender to get the headlight out. I found that just taking out the one fender bolt next to the headlight one up top by the engine bay was enough movement to get the headlight out
Spot on dude. A little more challenging when front end been "kissed" a couple of times....👍
Hey. Can you do a video of how to fix 2005 Honda Civic heater control panel light not showing?? I would appreciate you help! Thanks!
Is there such a thing as a t35? I can’t find one anywhere.
Is there anyway to clean the inside of existing headlights ?
Does the bumper bracket under the headlight attach to the fender ? I am replacing crushed passenger fender on 2009 civic.
How do you get the broken bolt out?
@Court Car 😂😂😂🤡
Video helped me a lot. Thank you
Please tell which number has the side marker bulbs.;)
My horn went out on 2011 Civic . The headlights need replacing anyway from oxidation . Your video helped a lot thx u
This is what happens when designers at automakers put sleek lines above practicality without thinking it through... I owned an '04 Saturn Ion and you didn't even need a tool to take the headlight assembly out of the body... just pull two pins by hand and it slides out. This (Honda) is stupid...
Great video as always! Well done!
Simple enough, thanks
Perfect! What brand of black gloves are that with the grips?
Great video!!
Where’s your power tools ? Lol
I need to change my bumper witha. New one,, but my headlight isn’t in place right do I need a new headlight or is there a way to to move it back into place 2006 coupe EX civic
+Mizzy Since there could be multiple reasons why you’re experiencing this difficulty with your vehicle, I strongly recommend that you have a reputable mechanic inspect it. They’ll be able to troubleshoot the problem and tell you what part or parts you’ll need for the repair.
1A Auto Parts thank you :)
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Wasn’t too hard. Just time consuming. Bought the headlights from you guys and they were here a day later. Finished the whole job in about 3.5 hours.
Anyone who’s thinking of doing it but doesn’t have long extensions, those two bottom bolts in the metal bracket are a real pain to get too. I ended up just taking the metal crosspiece for the fender off. 6 12mm bolts. Once that was off I was able to access those bolts. Appreciate the video
You think a 18 inch extension will do?
Is this the same for a 2009 Honda Civic ???
+Daniel Gutierrez This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1AAuto.com
Does anyone know what kind of bulbs I can get for this kit ?
+WildBolts These lights would take the standard 9006/9005 replacement style bulbs. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
1A Auto Parts thank you I’ll be putting them in tomorrow!
Do the sedan headlights fit for the 2 door coupe??
Nope made that mistake lol
Reminds me why not to buy a HONDA
Thanks guys, this video was very helpful.
Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +William Critcher
thanks for making this video has been very helpful
+MIGUEL CAMPOS Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/2006-08-honda-civic-headlight-pair/i/1alhp00490?RUclips&CTA+Comment&Izmg4kl9w
I don’t own a car lift 😕
Video should be titled "How to Replace Headlight Assemblies 06-08 Honda Civic" I was looking to replace just the bulbs and this is way too much work for that. There is an easier way.
None of this is necessary. Whatever happened to doing things the easier way? You can go through the fender by popping down a couple tabs and sliding your hand in there. Anybody who is actually ripping apart the entire front end of this car to do a headlight has no right to be working on cars.
When replacing the whole headlight assembly you have to remove the bumper cover.
THANKS!
Awesome thanks for this video
+Denis Thank you for watching. 1aauto.com
If u break any clips, bolts, or screws, where do I get replacements?
+Luis any hardware should be able to be purchased at a local autoparts store.