2005 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 172

Lights Replacing Rear Bulbs BULBS 4. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it bottoms. 5. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise until it locks. 6. Turn on the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. SOCKET BULB FASTENER SOCKETS 7. Reinstall the trunk lining. Make sure it is installed under the edge of the trunk seal. 8. Put the fastener into the hole on the side of the trunk lining. Reinstall the screw. Maintenance 1. Open the trunk. Remove the screw in the center of the fastener on the side of the trunk lining. Pull the lining back. 2. Determine which of the three bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight, back-up light or turn signal light. 3. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 173