1998 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 190

Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs, one on each side. When replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel base 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. HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT NOTICE 6. If either indicator is not aligned with its "0" mark as described, an adjustment can be made using a Phillips-head screwdriver to realign it with the "0" mark. Please refer to the illustrations. 7. If you cannot get an indicator to align, have your Honda dealer inspect the vehicle for body damage or suspension problems. Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot when lit Oil perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to overheat and shatter. CONTINUED Maintenance