Fits: 2023-2026 Honda Accord 11th generation sedan, low trim.
The front bumper has to come off for this one, and there are a lot of clips: 19 on the radiator cover alone. Keep them in a tray as you go, sorted by where they came from.
Required Tools
- 10mm socket and ratchet
- Flathead screwdriver or trim removal tool
- Microfiber towel to lay the bumper on
Part 1: Remove the Front Bumper
Step 1: Remove the Radiator Cover Clips
Open the hood and pop out the 19 plastic push clips on the radiator cover with a trim tool or flathead screwdriver.
Step 2: Remove the Cover and Grille Clips
Lift the black plastic radiator cover off, then remove the four further clips underneath, in the grille area.
Step 3: Remove the Wheel Well Screws
In each wheel well, take out the three screws along the side plus one hidden screw where the bumper meets the fender at the top.
Step 4: Remove the Underbody Fasteners
Underneath the front bumper, remove the ten plastic clips and four screws along the lower gravel guard.
Step 5: Disconnect the Bumper Harness
On the driver's side, reach behind the wheel well liner and unplug the large gray connector for the bumper sensors.
Step 6: Remove the Bumper
Work the bumper off its side brackets with firm but gentle pressure, then draw the whole assembly forward and off. Lay it on a towel.
Part 2: Replace the Headlights
Step 7: Unbolt the Headlight
Remove the 10mm bolts and push clips holding the headlight: one on top, one on the side, and one hidden behind the lower bracket.
Step 8: Disconnect and Transfer the Bracket
Unplug the main electrical harness, then take the black plastic bracket off the bottom of the old headlight. It goes onto the new one.
Step 9: Fit the New Headlights and Test
Plug the new headlights in and, before the bumper goes back on, check the DRL, sequential turn signals, low beam and high beam on both sides.
Step 10: Reassemble
Tighten the headlight bolts, snap the bumper back onto its brackets, reconnect the sensor plug, and refit every clip and screw in the reverse order you removed them.
Common Issues and Solutions
Headlight does not turn on after installation. Check that the harness connectors are fully seated. Inspect the pins inside each connector; if any are bent, carefully straighten them with a small precision tool and reconnect securely.
Swap test. If a headlight still does not work, swap the left and right units to find out whether the issue is the light itself or the vehicle wiring.
The bumper will not sit flush. Check that the lower black bracket was transferred from the old headlight in Step 8, and that the bumper is properly engaged on both side brackets.
Condensation inside the headlight. Temperature differences can cause light condensation, which is normal. Once the light has been on for a while and the internal temperature stabilizes, the moisture clears on its own. It does not affect brightness, performance, or lifespan.
