Parts for your 2013 Honda Elysion-Headlights

2013 Honda Elysion headlights — purpose, care, and replacement

Headlights are absolutely fitted to the 2013 Honda Elysion. Honda’s own owner’s manuals and parts catalogues for the Elysion show factory headlamp assemblies and service procedures, and the model’s compliance documentation references lighting required by Australian Design Rules and New Zealand Transport Agency lighting standards. International regulations (such as UN ECE lighting rules for passenger vehicles) also mandate dipped and main-beam headlamps. So, headlights are relevant, standard, and essential kit on this vehicle.

On the 2013 Elysion, the headlights are there to help the driver see clearly at night and in poor weather, and to make the vehicle visible to others. Depending on trim and market, the Elysion may be fitted with halogen reflector/projector lamps or HID/Xenon projectors on higher grades. Some examples feature auto-levelling and washer systems with HID. Whatever the setup, well-performing headlights are key to safe touring, school runs, and late-night airport runs alike.

As part of routine servicing, owners should check headlight operation, lens clarity, and beam aim. Cloudy or yellowed lenses reduce output, a quality restoration and UV seal can bring them back to life. Always replace globes (bulbs) in pairs to keep light colour and brightness even left to right. For halogen, avoid touching the glass, skin oils shorten globe life. HID systems run high voltage and often need specific D‑series lamps and correct ballasts—best left to a qualified auto sparky if unsure.

Globe type and access vary, so the owner’s manual or the label on the lamp housing should be consulted for the correct spec and access points. Typical replacement steps involve switching off the ignition, opening the bonnet, removing the rear dust cap on the headlamp, releasing the connector and retainer, fitting the correct globe by the base only, then refitting and testing. If the vehicle has sealed LED modules or certain HID setups, the entire lamp or control unit may need attention and beam aiming checked afterward.

• Signs the headlights need attention: dim or flickering light, uneven beam pattern, warning icon on the dash (HID), moisture inside the lens, or noticeably yellowed lenses.
• Good habits: clean the lenses when washing the car, check aim after suspension work, and inspect lighting at each service interval or every 10,000 km.
• Compliance tip: stick to the specified wattage and type to stay road legal and avoid heat damage.

Popular questions about 2013 Honda Elysion headlights

What headlight globe does a 2013 Honda Elysion use?
This varies by trim and market. Many Elysions run halogen low/high-beam globes, while higher grades may use HID/Xenon projectors that take a specific D‑series lamp. Because the Elysion is often a JDM import in AU/NZ, spec can differ. The safest move is to check the owner’s manual or the marking on the back of the headlamp for the exact type.

How can the headlight aim be adjusted on a 2013 Elysion?
There are adjusters on the lamp housings to tweak vertical and horizontal aim. Set the vehicle on level ground with correct tyre pressures and load, then adjust against a flat wall. For best results—and to meet local beam pattern rules—have a workshop set the aim using a beam setter during a service.

Why are the headlights going cloudy, and can they be restored?
Polycarbonate lenses can oxidise from UV exposure, turning hazy and cutting light output. A proper restoration uses wet-sanding, polishing, and a UV-sealing top coat. If the damage is severe or the inner coating has failed, replacement lamps may be the smarter long-term fix.