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2019 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual ➜ Replacing Light Bulbs

Replacing Light Bulbs  
Headlights  
Headlights are LED type. Have an authorised Honda dealer inspect and replace the  
light assembly.  
1Headlights  
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not  
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry  
heavy items in the luggage area or tow a trailer, have  
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified  
technician.  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFront Fog Light Bulbs*  
Front Fog Light Bulbs*  
1Front Fog Light Bulbs*  
When replacing, use the following bulbs.  
Front Fog Light: 35 W (H8 for halogen bulb type)*  
Front Fog Light: LED type*  
Models with halogen front fog lights  
NOTICE  
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration,  
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to  
overheat and shatter.  
Models with halogen front fog lights  
1. Remove the screw using a Phillips-head  
Screw  
screwdriver and remove the holding clips  
using a flat-tip screwdriver.  
2. Pull down the under cover.  
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its  
plastic case, and protect the glass from contact with  
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean  
it with denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.  
Models with LED front fog lights  
Front fog lights are LED type. Have an authorised  
Honda dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.  
Holding clip  
* Not available on all models  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFront Fog Light Bulbs*  
1Front Fog Light Bulbs*  
3. Push the tab to remove the coupler.  
Right side  
Models with halogen front fog lights  
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the centre  
pin to remove the clip.  
4. Rotate the old bulb to the right to remove.  
5. Insert a new bulb into the fog light  
assembly and turn it to the left.  
6. Insert the coupler into the connector of the  
bulb.  
Bulb  
Tab  
Coupler  
Left side  
4. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.  
5. Insert a new bulb into the fog light  
assembly and turn it to the right.  
6. Insert the coupler into the connector of the  
bulb.  
Bulb  
Tab  
Insert the clip with the centre pin raised, and push  
until it is flat.  
Coupler  
Push until the pin  
is flat.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuPosition/Daytime Running Lights  
Position/Daytime Running Lights  
Position/daytime running lights are LED type. Have an authorised Honda dealer  
inspect and replace the light assembly.  
Active Cornering Lights*  
Active cornering lights are LED type. Have an authorised Honda dealer inspect and  
replace the light assembly.  
Front Turn Signal Lights  
Front turn signal lights are LED type. Have an authorised Honda dealer inspect and  
replace the light assembly.  
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights  
Door mirror side turn lights are LED type. Have an authorised Honda dealer inspect  
and replace the light assembly.  
Brake/Taillight and Rear Turn Signal Lights  
Brake/taillight and rear turn signal lights are LED type. Have an authorised Honda  
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuTaillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs  
Taillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs  
When replacing, use the following bulbs.  
1Taillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs  
Taillights are LED type. Have an authorised Honda  
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.  
Taillight: LED  
Back-Up Light: 16 W  
1. Remove the cover by prying on the edge  
using a flat-tip screwdriver.  
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth  
to prevent scratches.  
Cover  
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.  
Remove the old bulb.  
3. Insert a new bulb.  
Bulb  
Socket  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear Licence Plate Light  
Rear Licence Plate Light  
Rear licence plate light is LED type. Have an authorised Honda dealer inspect and  
replace the light assembly.  
High-Mount Brake Light  
High-mount brake light is LED type. Have an authorised Honda dealer inspect and  
replace the light assembly.  
Rear Fog Light  
Rear fog light is LED type. Have an authorised Honda dealer inspect and replace the  
light assembly.  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuOther Light Bulbs  
Other Light Bulbs  
Vanity Mirror Light Bulbs*  
Luggage Area Light Bulb(s)  
β– 
β– 
When replacing, use the following bulbs.  
When replacing, use the following bulb.  
Vanity Mirror Light: 2.0 W  
Luggage Area Light: 5 W  
Models with third row seat  
Bulb  
2. Remove the old bulb and insert a new  
bulb.  
1. Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-  
tip screwdriver to remove the cover.  
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a  
cloth to prevent scratches.  
Models without third row seat  
Bulb  
1. Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-  
tip screwdriver to remove the cover.  
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a  
cloth to prevent scratches.  
2. Remove the old bulb and insert a new  
bulb.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuOther Light Bulbs  
Glove Box Light Bulb*  
β– 
When replacing, use the following bulb.  
Glove Box Light: 3.4 W  
Pull  
Handle  
1. Open the glove box.  
Bulb  
2. Remove the old bulb and insert a new  
bulb.  
* Not available on all models  
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