Honda Civic Service Manual: License Plate Light Removal and Installation - Double Lights ('13-'14: 4-door)

1.

Remove the trunk lid trim panel (A).

1.

Disconnect the connectors.

2.

Remove the inner taillight (A).

3.

Remove the gasket (B) from the inner taillight.

1.

Remove the bolts (A).

2.

Remove the rear license trim (A).

1.

Push the license plate light assembly (A) to the side to release the retaining spring (B), and pull out the license plate light assembly.

2.

Disconnect the connector.

3.

Separate the lens (A) from the housing (B).

4.

Remove the bulb (C).

1.

Install the bulb (A).

2.

Install the lens (B) on the housing (C).

3.

Connect the connector.

4.

Insert the hook (A), then lightly push the license plate light assembly (B) in to install it.

1.

Install the rear license trim (A).

2.

Install the bolts (A).

1.

Install the gasket (A) to the inner taillight (B).

NOTE: Inspect the gasket, replace it if it is distorted or stays compressed.

2.

Install the inner taillight.

3.

Connect the connectors.

1.

Install the trunk lid trim panel (A).