The bulb itself will NOT rotate, the black outer ring is what needs to rotate in order for the bulb to come out. Like I said before....either get someone with more "wrist strength" or move the battery to get more leverage.

 

yes it will!! yes it will!! just kidding.... for some reason I thought that was the way mine were setup but I've been wrong on more than one occasion so it's all good *L*

 

lol, thats the way the tail lights work

 

BLuEPiTBuLLz said: Since I am replacing my low beam bulb on the passenger side of my 95 accord, I actually have to remove the
air cleaner duct and air cleaner to have enough clearance to get more leverage on the outer ring. I really can't
get a flat screwdriver in there otherwise. I'm not sure I'm up to taking the air cleaner out, especially since the
screws are rusted and stuck on to the nuts and I probably need new nuts and bolts.

I may just bite the bullet and beg for mercy at my local RS Strauss Auto

K

 

I'm not sure how it works on the accords but I know on my civic there were only a few bolts holding the aircleaner onto the body of the car, you can always remove those and bend/push the whole thing out of the way a little bit.... How long has it been since you've changed your air filter?

 

Remove the battery and turn the black ring..

<doesnt see how it can be this hard

 

I had a similiar problem on my 95.

I sprayed small amount of WD-40 on the outside of the ring. I put a rag over the ring and turned. Once it realeased, it turned pretty easily. Just make sure to thoroughly wipe off all the WD-40, because it will drastically shorten the life of the new bulb if you get it on there and you'll be back to square 1.

 

Duh! Why didn't I think of that before?! (For some reason, I thought WD40 wouldn't work for plastic)

Thanks a lot, PAhonda! I finally replaced the bulb!!!!
I was careful with the bulb to make sure it didn't touch anything except the napkin with which i was holding it.

sir_nasty: um, i don't know when was the last time i changed the air cleaner. I am definitely going to
try replacing it soon. If you haven't guessed by now, I haven't really done much myself with my car.
I will try and keep up with this forum and learn a few things.

Thanks again to all who contributed.

K

 

I just assumed that if the bolts etc were as bad as you were talking that it's been a while since it's been changed... Glad you got the bulbs changed at least!