How do you replace a headlight bulb in a 1999 Honda Prelude?

Answer 1

1) Open hood (hey, some people need this step written out)

2) Locate the back of the headlamp assembly on either side that you will replace the bulb - You will see 2 rubber gasket seals with the headlamp bulb wires connectors in the middle of them.

3) For the bulb you want to replace, carefully pry off the rubber gasket seal and disconnect the wire connector.

4) Carefully locate the metal "locking" wire that is against the back of the bulb assembly and remove it by pushing in the end of the wire and unhooking it from the bulb holder assembly.

5) Remove the bulb and note the way it was sitting in the holder assembly.

6) Reinstall new bulb by placing it in the holder assembly the same way the old bulb was in and reverse steps 4 through 1.

- NOTE - DO NOT touch the bulb glass with your bare fingers or allow it to get dirty in anyway. Any dirt or oil on the bulb glass can cause it to explode when heated up by having it turned on. Use rubber or vinyl gloves to handle the bulbs.