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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS LIST
Accessory
Application
FOG LIGHTS
2016 CIVIC
2- AND 4-DOOR
Publications No.
VERSION 1
Issue Date
OCT 2015
Relay harness
Fog Light Kit
P/N 08V31-TBA-100A
P/N 08V31-TBA-100B
P/N 08V31-TBA-100C
Right fog light
Combination light switch
Left fog light
Fuse label
Right fog light trim
(May not be used)
Wire tie with clip
(May not be used)
Left fog light trim
(May not be used)
Relay
Fog light harness
14 Wire ties
(Some may not be used)
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7 Long wire ties
(Some may not be used)
Illustration of the Fog Lights Installed in the Vehicle
COMBINATION
LIGHT SWITCH
6
20 A
FUSE
Self-tapping screws
20 A Fuse
RELAY
HARNESS
RIGHT
FOG LIGHT
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
LEFT
FOG LIGHT
INSTALLATION
Wire tie with holder
Customer Information: The information in this
installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled
technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely add equipment to your
vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by
“do-it-yourselfers.”
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
1.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-tip screwdriver
Diagonal cutters
10 mm Socket
Isopropyl alcohol
Shop towel
Tape
Ruler
Scissors
10 mm Open-end wrench
Ratchet
Blanket
5 mm Hex wrench
The following tool is available through the Honda Tool and
Equipment Program. On the iN, click on Service > Service
Bay > Tool and Equipment Program, then enter the
number under “Search”. Or, call 888-424-6857.
Plastic Trim Tool (T/N SILTRIMTL10)
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2.
Remove the driver’s dashboard lower cover and
unplug the vehicle connectors and aspirator hose.
ASPIRATOR HOSE
VEHICLE
CONNECTORS
4.
VEHICLE
CONNECTOR
Pull away the door opening seal and remove the
driver’s kick panel.
DOOR OPENING SEAL
(Pull away.)
2 CLIPS
2 CLIPS
DRIVER’S
KICK PANEL
5 CLIPS
3.
5.
DRIVER’S
DASHBOARD
LOWER COVER
Lower the steering wheel. Apply the tape to the
upper column cover as shown.
STEERING
WHEEL
Remove the driver’s front door sill trim.
4 RETAINING
TABS
2 CLIPS
DRIVER’S FRONT
DOOR SILL TRIM
UPPER COLUMN
COVER
TAPE
3 CLIPS
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6.
If necessary, connect the negative cable to the
battery, set the power mode to ON. Turn the steering
wheel 90° clockwise. Using a plastic trim tool,
release the hooks.
8.
UPPER COLUMN
COVER
TAPE
9.
7.
DASHBOARD
2 RETAINING
TABS
UPPER COLUMN
COVER
2 HOOKS
Release the upper column cover and secure the
upper column cover to the dashboard with tape.
PLASTIC
TRIM TOOL
Remove one self-tapping screw from the lower
column cover.
Turn the steering wheel 180° counterclockwise.
Using a plastic trim tool, release the hooks.
LOWER COLUMN
COVER
SELF-TAPPING
SCREW
UPPER COLUMN
COVER
2 HOOKS
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TRIM TOOL
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10. Turn the steering wheel 180° clockwise and remove
one self-tapping screw from the lower column cover.
13. Remove the front bumper:
• Apply tape to the areas shown on each side.
• Wrap a shop towel around the hood latch.
HOOD LATCH
(Wrap with a shop towel.)
LOWER COLUMN
COVER
FRONT
FENDER
SELF-TAPPING
SCREW
11. If necessary, set the power mode to OFF, then
disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
HEADLIGHT
12. Remove the lower column cover.
TAPE
•
FRONT
BUMPER
Remove the front bulkhead cover.
8 CLIPS
FRONT BULKHEAD
COVER
LOWER COLUMN
COVER
SELF-TAPPING
SCREW
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•
Remove the four self-tapping screws, two bolts,
two hex bolts, and seven clips.
•
Remove the three clips.
4 SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
3 CLIPS
2 BOLTS
7 CLIPS
2 HEX
BOLTS
FRONT
BUMPER
7 CLIPS
BOLT
•
With the help of an assistant, remove the front
bumper. Place the front bumper on a blanket to
prevent damage.
2 HEX BOLTS
4 RETAINING
TABS
BOTTOM VIEW
BOLT
•
With the help of an assistant, release seven
retaining tabs on each side.
NOTE: Remove the retaining tabs from the
outside in the order shown. Make sure to remove
the retaining tabs in the correct orientation.
FRONT
BUMPER
2
1
3 RETAINING
TABS
4 RETAINING
TABS
FRONT
BUMPER
FRONT
BUMPER
Pull.
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14. Remove the eight clips from the right front inner
fender and pull back the inner fender as shown.
Installing the Fog Lights
16. Remove four self-tapping screws from the front
bumper.
FRONT BUMPER
(inside)
8 CLIPS
FRONT RIGHT TIRE
4 SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
RIGHT FRONT
INNER FENDER
(Pull back.)
If the vehicle is equipped with a left cap, continue with
step 17; otherwise, go to step 21.
With Left Cap
17. Remove the left cover from the front bumper.
15. Remove eight clips from the left front inner fender
and pull back the inner fender as shown.
LEFT COVER
7 RETAINING
TABS
FRONT LEFT TIRE
LEFT CAP
FRONT
BUMPER
(inside)
8 CLIPS
LEFT FRONT
INNER FENDER
(Pull back.)
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18. Remove the left cap from the front bumper.
20. Install the left cover to the front bumper.
Go to step 24.
FRONT BUMPER
(outside)
7 RETAINING
TABS
2 SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
(Discard.)
LEFT CAP
(Discard.)
19. Install the left fog light on the bumper with three
self-tapping screws.
FRONT
BUMPER
LEFT COVER
(reused)
Without Left Cap
21. Remove the left cover from the front bumper.
7 RETAINING
TABS
FRONT BUMPER
(outside)
LEFT COVER
(Discard.)
3 SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
(supplied)
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LEFT FOG LIGHT
FRONT
BUMPER
(inside)
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22. Install the left fog light to the front bumper with
three self-tapping screws.
24. Install the left cover or left fog light with four
self-tapping screws.
FRONT BUMPER
(outside)
3 SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
(supplied)
FRONT BUMPER
(inside)
4 SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
(reused)
LEFT FOG LIGHT
25. Repeat steps 16 through 24 to install the right fog
light to the right side of the front bumper.
23. Install the left fog light trim.
Routing the Fog Light Harness
26. Remove three bolts, and move the washer tank
aside.
7 RETAINING
TABS
LEFT FOG LIGHT
TRIM
3 BOLTS
FRONT
BUMPER
WASHER TANK
HOOK
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27. Route the fog light harness as shown. Remove the
tape from the vehicle 1-pin connector and plug the
vehicle 1-pin connector into the fog light harness
1-pin connector.
With 1.5L Engine
With 2.0L Engine
RIGHT FRONT
INNER FENDER
RIGHT FRONT
INNER FENDER
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
1-PIN
CONNECTOR
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
VEHICLE
1-PIN
CONNECTOR
TAPE
(Remove.)
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
1-PIN
CONNECTOR
TAPE
(Remove.)
VEHICLE
1-PIN
CONNECTOR
28. Install the washer tank.
29. Align the green tape on the fog light harness with the
washer tank as shown and secure the fog light
harness to the vehicle harness with one wire tie.
WASHER TANK
WIRE
TIE
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
GREEN
TAPE
Align.
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VEHICLE
HARNESS
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30. Secure the 1-pin connectors and fog light harness to
the vehicle harness with three wire ties.
VEHICLE
HARNESS
2 WIRE TIES
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
If the vehicle is equipped with the front bumper beam
type A, continue with step 32, otherwise,
go to step 38.
With Front Bumper Beam Type A
32. Route the fog light harness along the front bumper
beam as shown.
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
WIRE
TIE
VEHICLE
PANEL
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
SECTION
VIEW
VEHICLE
HARNESS
WIRE TIE
FRONT BUMPER
BEAM
33. Secure the three clips on the left fog light harness to
the vehicle panel as shown.
1-PIN CONNECTORS
LEFT HEADLIGHT
31. Check the front bumper beam.
FRONT BUMPER BEAM
TYPE A
VEHICLE
PANEL
3 CLIPS
FRONT BUMPER BEAM
TYPE B
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34. Secure the three clips on the right fog light harness
to the vehicle panel as shown.
36. Join four long wire ties together as shown and
secure the fog light harness to the front bumper
beam with two joined long wire ties.
RIGHT HEADLIGHT
FRONT BUMPER BEAM
2 LONG
WIRE TIES
(Joined.)
2 JOINED
LONG
WIRE TIES
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
2 JOINED
LONG
WIRE TIES
FRONT
SECTION VIEW
VEHICLE
PANEL
3 CLIPS
FRONT BUMPER
BEAM
35. Secure the fog light harness to the front bumper
beam with three long wire ties.
FRONT BUMPER
BEAM
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
3 LONG
WIRE TIES
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37. Secure the fog light harness to the vehicle harness
with one wire tie. Go to step 43.
39. Secure the three clips on the fog light harness to the
vehicle panel as shown.
LEFT HEADLIGHT
WIRE
TIE
FRONT BUMPER BEAM
VEHICLE
HARNESS
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
VEHICLE
CLIP
VEHICLE
PANEL
3 CLIPS
With Front Bumper Beam Type B
38. Route the fog light harness along the front bumper
beam as shown.
VEHICLE PANEL
FRONT
BUMPER
BEAM
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HARNESS
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40. Secure three clips on the fog light harness to the
vehicle panel as shown.
42. Secure the fog light harness to the vehicle harness
with one wire tie.
RIGHT HEADLIGHT
FRONT
BUMPER
BEAM
VEHICLE
PANEL
3 CLIPS
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
WIRE
VEHICLE TIE
VEHICLE
HARNESS
CLIP
If the vehicle is equipped with a 2.0L engine, continue
with step 43; otherwise, go to step 45.
With 2.0L Engine
41. Secure the fog light harness to the front bumper
beam with five long wire ties.
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
FRONT
BUMPER
BEAM
43. Install one wire tie with clip to green tape on the fog
light harness, and secure the fog light harness to the
resonator.
5 LONG
WIRE TIES
FRONT
SECTION VIEW
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
FRONT
BUMPER
BEAM
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
WIRE TIE
WITH
CLIP
WIRE TIE
WITH CLIP
GREEN TAPE
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44. Align the branch of the fog light harness with the
vehicle clip and secure the fog light harness to the
vehicle harness with one wire tie. Go to step 46.
WIRE TIE
VEHICLE CLIP
46. Remove the vehicle ground bolt. Attach the two fog
light harness ground terminals to the vehicle ground
terminal and install the vehicle ground bolt.
NOTE: Do not put the ground terminal calkings on
top of one another.
VEHICLE
HARNESS
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
VEHICLE
GROUND BOLT
(reused)
LEFT FRONT
INNER FENDER
BRANCHES
With 1.5L Engine
VEHICLE
GROUND
TERMINAL
45. Align the branch of the fog light harness with the
vehicle clip and secure the fog light harness to the
vehicle harness with one wire tie.
WIRE TIE
2 FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
GROUND
TERMINALS
VEHICLE CLIP
47. Secure the fog light harness to the vehicle harness
with one wire tie.
VEHICLE
HARNESS
VEHICLE
HARNESS
VEHICLE
CLIP
BRANCHES
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
FOG LIGHT
HARNESS
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48. Plug the two fog light harness 2-pin connectors into
each fog light, and with the help of an assistant,
install the front bumper.
If the vehicle is equipped with CVT, continue with step
50; otherwise, go to step 51.
With CVT
FOG LIGHT HARNESS
2-PIN CONNECTORS
50. Plug the relay harness 1-pin connector into the
vehicle 1-pin connector. Go to step 52.
FUSE BOX
RIGHT
FOG LIGHT
FRONT BUMPER
LEFT
FOG LIGHT
VEHICLE 1-PIN
CONNECTOR
Routing the Relay Harness
RELAY
HARNESS
49. Install the relay into the relay harness relay block.
RELAY HARNESS
1-PIN CONNECTOR
With M/T
RELAY
51. Remove the tape from the vehicle 1-pin connector
and plug the relay harness 1-pin connector into the
vehicle 1-pin connector.
RELAY HARNESS
RELAY BLOCK
FUSE BOX
RELAY
HARNESS
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VEHICLE
1-PIN
CONNECTOR
TAPE
(Remove.)
RELAY HARNESS
1-PIN CONNECTOR
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52. Route the switch harness as shown. Attach the wire
tie with holder to the relay harness relay block and
secure it to the vehicle harness with the wire tie with
holder.
If the vehicle is without another accessory harness
4-pin connector, continue with step 54; otherwise, go
to step 53.
Without Another Accessory Harness 4-Pin
Connector
RELAY HARNESS
RELAY BLOCK
VEHICLE
HARNESS
53. Plug the relay harness 4-pin connector into the fuse
box. Go to step 55.
RELAY HARNESS
4-PIN CONNECTOR
WIRE
TIE
WITH
HOLDER
VEHICLE
CLIP
Plug in
here.
FUSE BOX
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With Another Accessory Harness 4-Pin
Connector
54. Remove and discard the dummy connector from the
other accessory harness 4-pin connector and plug
the relay harness 4-pin connector into the other
accessory harness 4-pin connector.
If the vehicle is equipped with a remote control engine
starter and/or wireless charger harness 6-pin
connector go to step 56; otherwise continue with
step 55.
Without Another Accessory Harness 6-pin
Connector
55. Plug the relay harness 6-pin connector into the fuse
box. Go to step 57.
FRONT VIEW
FUSE
BOX
RELAY
HARNESS
4-PIN
CONNECTOR
DUMMY
CONNECTOR
(Discard.)
OTHER
ACCESSORY
FUSE BOX HARNESS
4-PIN
CONNECTOR
Plug in
here.
FRONT VIEW
OTHER ACCESSORY
HARNESS
4-PIN CONNECTORS
RELAY HARNESS
6-PIN CONNECTOR
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With Remote Control Engine Starter and/or
Wireless Charger Harness 6-Pin Connector
57. Secure the relay harness to the vehicle harness with
five wire ties.
56. If the remote control engine starter and/or wireless
charger harness 6-pin connector is plugged into the
vehicle 6-pin connector, plug the relay harness 6-pin
connector into the remote control engine starter and/
or wireless charger harness 6-pin connector.
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
ENGINE STARTER OR
WIRELESS CHARGER
HARNESS 6-PIN
CONNECTOR
FUSE
BOX
VEHICLE
HARNESS
5 WIRE TIES
RELAY
HARNESS
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
ENGINE STARTER AND
WIRELESS CHARGER
HARNESS 6-PIN
CONNECTOR
FUSE
BOX
FRONT VIEW
Plug in here.
Plug in here.
If the vehicle is equipped with CVT, continue with
step 58; otherwise, go to step 59.
With CVT
58. Secure the 1-pin connectors to the vehicle harness
with one wire tie. Go to step 60.
RELAY HARNESS
6-PIN
CONNECTOR
VEHICLE
HARNESS
1-PIN
CONNECTORS
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With M/T
59. Secure the 1-pin connectors and relay harness to
the vehicle harness with two wire ties.
1-PIN CONNECTORS
VEHICLE
HARNESS
60. Unplug the vehicle connector from the combination
light switch.
2 WIRE
TIES
Do not
pull on
the lever.
STEERING
WHEEL
VEHICLE
CONNECTOR
RELAY
HARNESS
COMBINATION
LIGHT SWITCH
(Discard.)
2 RETAINING TABS
(Push.)
61. While pushing the two retaining tabs, slide the
combination light switch out and remove it from the
steering column.
NOTE: Do not pull on the lever when removing the
switch.
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62. Install the new combination light switch to the
steering column.
NOTE: Do not push on the lever when installing the
switch.
65. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, thoroughly
clean the driver’s kick panel where the fuse label will
attach.
ATTACHING
Do not
push on
the lever.
STEERING
WHEEL
VEHICLE
CONNECTOR
FUSE LABEL
(20 A
OPTION FUSE)
Clean with
isopropyl
alcohol.
DRIVER’S
KICK PANEL
66. Attach the fuse label to the driver’s kick panel.
NEW
COMBINATION
LIGHT SWITCH
67. Remove the relay box cover.
2 RETAINING TABS
(Push.)
4 RETAINING
TABS
RELAY BOX
COVER
63. Plug the vehicle connector into the new combination
light switch.
64. Plug the 20 A fuse into the fuse box.
20 A FUSE
CONNECTING
LOCATION
RELAY BOX
FRONT VIEW
FUSE BOX
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68. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, thoroughly
clean the relay box cover where the fuse label will
attach.
74. Reset the clock.
75. If necessary restore the systems back to normal
operation as described in the service information.
Check the Operation of the Fog Light
ATTACHING
76. Turn on the headlights (low beam).
77. Turn on the fog light switch (indicator is on).
78. If the fog lights do not turn on, check the fuse and all
the connectors, including the ground cable.
FUSE LABEL
2 mm
(0.08 in.)
FUSE
LABEL
RELAY BOX
COVER
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
FOG LIGHT
SWITCH
OFF
Clean with
isopropyl
alcohol.
OFF
Low High
-
-
-
-
-
-
ON
-
The auto light model is shown.
QC00130AH
69. Using scissors, cut the fuse label and attach the fuse
label to the relay box cover.
70. Check that all wire harnesses are routed properly
and all connectors are plugged in.
71. Install all removed parts.
72. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
73. Press and hold the audio unit power button for 2
seconds to restore the audio and navi (if equipped)
system functions.
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temperature is cold; this is normal and should go away in
warm weather.
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Fog Light Aiming Adjustment
2.
Unplug the connector from the fog light.
79. Adjust the fog light:
• Adjust the aim according to your local laws and
regulations.
• To adjust, turn the adjustment point in or out until
the correct aim is obtained.
FOG LIGHT
FOG
LIGHT
ADJUSTER
BULB
(Turn.)
PHILLIPS
SCREWDRIVER
BULB REPLACEMENT
1. Release the front inner fender.
CONNECTOR
3.
2 CLIPS
Remove the bulb from the fog light as shown.
NOTE: Right fog light bulb turns clockwise.
BOLT
FRONT
INNER FENDER
(Pull down.)
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4.
Install the new bulb.
• Use only a genuine Honda halogen light bulb
with this Specified Wattage:
Rating: 12V 35W H8 Halogen Light Bulb
P/N 33165-TL0-003
• Do not touch the bulb. Oily or greasy substances
on the bulb can shorten its service life due to the
heat produced when the bulb is turned on. If the
bulb is accidentally touched, wipe it clean with a
soft cloth that has been dampened with a
denatured alcohol or mild detergent solution.
• When installing the new bulb, align the cutout on
the fog light with the tab on the new bulb and turn
the new bulb in completely. If not properly
aligned, may annoy oncoming driver’s view.
NEW
BULB
Turn the bulb
until it stops.
CONNECTOR
FOG
LIGHT
NEW
BULB
5.
6.
Install all removed parts. Check that the wire
harness is not pinched. Be sure to tighten the clips
and bolt securely.
Check the operation of the fog light; readjust the aim
if necessary.
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