Bulbs How do you change the fog light Bulbs

ctrdaveg · 23rd June 2008, 11:45

Can't work out how to change the fog light bulbs. I friend of mine has one thats blown.
Any advice or tips please.
Can't find this in the wiki section.

HondaRob · 23rd June 2008, 11:47

Hi,

I think the bumper has to come off - mine did when I had the fog lamp replaced, and was told the same procedure applied for the bulb.

I stand to be corrected though...

R.

hurricane · 23rd June 2008, 11:48

Check the owner's manual. It is quite detailed and does not say that the bumper has to come off.

cnicolini · 23rd June 2008, 14:32

I can recall reading that you have to turn your wheels to full lock, and then remove a panel in the wheel arch to access the rear of the spot lamps???

allan40alt · 23rd June 2008, 14:48

This may be of interest:

Front Fog Lights

Dimplyred · 23rd June 2008, 20:06

I had my front bumper off a while ago to install the front splitter. I noticed that the fog lights are held in by, I think, three screws. If you remove the wheel arch trim on which ever side the fog light bulb needs replacing, ( as explained in the wiki ) there is a screw behind that trim that holds to top of the front bumper by the headlight. This screw along with the clips on the wheel arch trim also hold the under arch black plastic shield. Once these are removed the shield will be free along the wheel arch edge and so you'll be able to pull it away from the edge of the bumper and get you hand in to remove the screws holding the fog light and replace the bulb.

Adding fog lights - Civinfo Wiki

honda new boy · 1st July 2008, 22:49

The front fog lights are held in by one 10mm bolt nothing else.
Take the bumper off as it only takes 5 minutes.
a couple of plastic clips underneath,2 x 10mm bolts underneath.Pop the wheel arch trim off up to about headlight level to gain access to the last phillips screw then pull the bumper off,dissconnect loom from spot lights and job done.

Dimplyred · 1st July 2008, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda new boy

The front fog lights are held in by one 10mm bolt nothing else.
Take the bumper off as it only takes 5 minutes.
a couple of plastic clips underneath,2 x 10mm bolts underneath.Pop the wheel arch trim off up to about headlight level to gain access to the last phillips screw then pull the bumper off,dissconnect loom from spot lights and job done.

Taking the bumper off doesn't take long, you're right but there is no need to and you run the risk of scratching it .

ctrdaveg · 2nd July 2008, 18:58

Why the hell do they make cars so difficult to work on ??

I'll have to go out and buy a socket set soon then to save the cost of the stealers ripping us off !!

Billybobbo · 2nd July 2008, 20:18

Dealer fit fog lamps should have two holes drilled in the bumper to allow a socket to reach the bolt WITHOUT removing the bumper first. However it seems that not many dealers can be bothered drilling these holes...maybe because most people would give up and get the dealer to change the bulb for a small (!) payment.
Luckily, I noticed that no holes were drilled when mine were fitted and one complaint later it was sorted with the excuse "we forgot".

honda new boy · 2nd July 2008, 20:25

Correct the dealers should drill the bottom of the bumper when fitting fog lamps.
If your bumper has not got the 2 holes drilled each side do it yourself.
The underside of the bumper will show the where the bumper needs to be drilled by means of 2 circles each side.
I am not sure of the exact size but believe it to be around the 20 / 22mm size.
One hole is for removing the 10mm bolt so the lamp can be removed and the other is for adjustment.

honda new boy · 3rd July 2008, 20:28

The size you need to drill is 20mm.
One hole is for removing the 10mm bolt so the lamp can be removed and the other is for adjustment.
If you look up through the holes you will see the following.
1 x 10mm bolt....this is the bolt that will allow you to remove the fog light.

1 x 10mm bolt with a phillips screwdriver in the middle of it.....this is to adjust the fog light.

LFN · 30th July 2008, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda new boy

The size you need to drill is 20mm.
One hole is for removing the 10mm bolt so the lamp can be removed and the other is for adjustment.
If you look up through the holes you will see the following.
1 x 10mm bolt....this is the bolt that will allow you to remove the fog light.

1 x 10mm bolt with a phillips screwdriver in the middle of it.....this is to adjust the fog light.

So you only need to remove the 10mm bolt for changing the bulbs? No need for taking the bumper off and removing wheel arch trim, correct?

Mr JP · 30th July 2008, 19:05

Correct, no bumper removal at all, one 10mm socket, 1 pair of hands, 2 mins later and the foglight pops out the front of the bumper!

LFN · 30th July 2008, 19:27

Sounds almost too easy

I have the Type R and on the left side (drivers side) there is not drilled any holes in the plastic but there is markings so it should not be any problems for the drilling.
The bolt is very deep in behind the plastic and I think the Type R:s front spoiler makes the bolt even more deep to get to. (sorry for my bad english)

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HondaRob Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi, I think the bumper has to come off - mine did when I had the fog lamp replaced, and was told the same procedure applied for the bulb. I stand to be corrected though... R.

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cnicolini Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 587 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	I can recall reading that you have to turn your wheels to full lock, and then remove a panel in the wheel arch to access the rear of the spot lamps???

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	This may be of interest: Front Fog Lights

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,733 Thanks: 19 Thanked 132 Times in 131 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had my front bumper off a while ago to install the front splitter. I noticed that the fog lights are held in by, I think, three screws. If you remove the wheel arch trim on which ever side the fog light bulb needs replacing, ( as explained in the wiki ) there is a screw behind that trim that holds to top of the front bumper by the headlight. This screw along with the clips on the wheel arch trim also hold the under arch black plastic shield. Once these are removed the shield will be free along the wheel arch edge and so you'll be able to pull it away from the edge of the bumper and get you hand in to remove the screws holding the fog light and replace the bulb. Adding fog lights - Civinfo Wiki

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honda new boy Valve Cap Join Date: 18th June 2008 Location: england Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The front fog lights are held in by one 10mm bolt nothing else. Take the bumper off as it only takes 5 minutes. a couple of plastic clips underneath,2 x 10mm bolts underneath.Pop the wheel arch trim off up to about headlight level to gain access to the last phillips screw then pull the bumper off,dissconnect loom from spot lights and job done.

2nd July 2008, 18:58	#9 (permalink)
ctrdaveg Type R-GT, R-11859 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th February 2008 Location: Nantwich, Cheshire Posts: 456 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Why the hell do they make cars so difficult to work on ?? I'll have to go out and buy a socket set soon then to save the cost of the stealers ripping us off !!

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Billybobbo Valve Cap Join Date: 23rd April 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Dealer fit fog lamps should have two holes drilled in the bumper to allow a socket to reach the bolt WITHOUT removing the bumper first. However it seems that not many dealers can be bothered drilling these holes...maybe because most people would give up and get the dealer to change the bulb for a small (!) payment. Luckily, I noticed that no holes were drilled when mine were fitted and one complaint later it was sorted with the excuse "we forgot".

2nd July 2008, 20:25	#11 (permalink)
honda new boy Valve Cap Join Date: 18th June 2008 Location: england Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Correct the dealers should drill the bottom of the bumper when fitting fog lamps. If your bumper has not got the 2 holes drilled each side do it yourself. The underside of the bumper will show the where the bumper needs to be drilled by means of 2 circles each side. I am not sure of the exact size but believe it to be around the 20 / 22mm size. One hole is for removing the 10mm bolt so the lamp can be removed and the other is for adjustment.

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honda new boy Valve Cap Join Date: 18th June 2008 Location: england Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The size you need to drill is 20mm. One hole is for removing the 10mm bolt so the lamp can be removed and the other is for adjustment. If you look up through the holes you will see the following. 1 x 10mm bolt....this is the bolt that will allow you to remove the fog light. 1 x 10mm bolt with a phillips screwdriver in the middle of it.....this is to adjust the fog light.

30th July 2008, 19:05	#14 (permalink)
Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 878 Thanks: 5 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	Correct, no bumper removal at all, one 10mm socket, 1 pair of hands, 2 mins later and the foglight pops out the front of the bumper!

30th July 2008, 19:27	#15 (permalink)
LFN Valve Cap Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sounds almost too easy I have the Type R and on the left side (drivers side) there is not drilled any holes in the plastic but there is markings so it should not be any problems for the drilling. The bolt is very deep in behind the plastic and I think the Type R:s front spoiler makes the bolt even more deep to get to. (sorry for my bad english)