2. Open the hood of the car.
3. Locate the headlight bulb that needs to be replaced. The headlight bulbs on a 1997 Honda Civic are located behind the headlight assemblies. To access the headlight bulbs, you will need to remove the headlight assembly.
4. Remove the headlight assembly. The headlight assembly is held in place by several bolts. Use a wrench or socket to loosen the bolts and remove the assembly.
5. Remove the old headlight bulb. The headlight bulb is held in place by a spring or a twist-lock mechanism. To remove the bulb, simply turn the bulb counterclockwise or push the spring down and remove the bulb.
6. Insert the new headlight bulb. Make sure that the new bulb is the same type as the old bulb. To insert the bulb, simply push it into the socket and turn it clockwise until it locks into place.
7. Reinstall the headlight assembly. Replace the bolts and tighten them until the assembly is secure.
8. Close the hood of the car.
