D Car — November 2003

The replacement is now complete. An experienced installer can change one side in about 10 minutes. Other vehicle models are not much more difficult than the Civic. Beginners should be able to manage without too much trouble, too. With a straightforward swap, these Euro taillights give you a US-spec look and make an ideal first step in sport compact customization.

Part 1

First up: installing the Euro taillights!

The shape stays the same, but it adds plenty of sporty style.

The replacement is simple. As long as you don't mix up the positions of the bulbs being transferred,

even a beginner can do it.

and then,

First, replace the original taillights with Euro-style units. Just changing them transforms the car's look, giving a Japanese-made vehicle a bold, US-spec-inspired appearance. This Euro-light series offers many applications for domestic models. For Honda in particular, there are options for the Integra and other models.

Replacement

わ春

変け

Applications include the Accord, Civic (2- and 4-door and hatchback), CR-X, and Prelude. Other options include the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eunos Roadster, though the range is not as broad as for Honda models. Installation (replacement) 1. On the Civic, beside the hatchback door...

The job is easy, and on the D Car...

Remove the access-hole cover, take out the four nuts on the back of the light assembly, and disconnect the connector to remove the unit. Once the lamp assembly is out, transfer the bulbs from the original unit to the Euro lights. Install the new unit by reversing the removal steps, and the swap is complete.

← Installed on the D Car Civic: Euro taillights for the 1996–2000 Civic hatchback. The clear sections give it a fresh look. Set of two: ¥39,800.

¥39,800

Beside the hatchback door is an access cover for the taillight. Pry it open with a screwdriver or similar tool.

Remove the four nuts at the back of the taillight assembly. The upper two are hard to reach, so this part of the job is a little awkward.

← Once the four nuts are off, the whole unit comes out easily. Disconnect the wiring connector and remove the assembly.

外と

← The bulbs are reused, so remove them from the old unit first. Turn each counterclockwise and pull it out.

Transfer the bulbs to the new Euro taillight. Take care not to put them in the wrong positions.

Fit the rubber cover supplied with the Euro taillight kit. It is essential for waterproofing, so do not forget it.

First connect the wiring connector. Then insert the bolts into the mounting holes and secure them with the nuts from behind.

差接

← Tighten the nuts evenly and securely so the gaps between the lamp assembly and surrounding bodywork are uniform.

D Car — November 2003

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