2000 Acura Integra lock

Light
s

Replacin g a High-moun t Brak e
Ligh t Bul b
LS model
1. Undo the cover fasteners by
pushing on the center of each
fastener's head until it pops in.
Remove the cover.

2. Determine which bulb is burned

out.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of its

socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.

4. Test the lights to make sure the

new bulb is working.

5. Reset each fastener by pushing on

the pointed end until it pops back almost flush with the fingers on
the housing.

6. Reinstall the cover. Secure each

fastener by pushing on the center
until it locks (the center is flush
with the head).

Maintenanc e

Light
s

Replacin g Rea r Tur n Signa l an d
Sid e Marke r Ligh t Bulb s
1. Open the hatch and remove the
light assembly cover by pulling the
edge.

2. Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter

turn counterclockwise.

3. If the turn signal light bulb is

burned out, remove it by pushing
it in and turning counterclockwise.If the side marker light bulb is
burned out, remove it by pulling it straight out of its socket.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse

order of removal.

5. Push the socket into the light

assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.

6. Test the lights to make sure the

new bulb is working.

7. Install the light assembly cover.

Make sure it locks in place.

Replacin g Tail/Stopligh t an d
Back-u p Ligh t Bulb s
1. Open the hatch. Remove the

tether hardware cover with a small
flat-tip screwdriver and tether
anchor plate with a wrench by turning the bolt counterclockwise.

When reinstalling tether hardware,

see Protecting Children on page

41.

On Type-R model

You cannot replace these bulbs
yourself, contact your Acura dealer.
Maintenanc e

Light
s

2. Undo the seven cover fasteners by
pushing on the center of each
fastener's head until it pops in. Remove the taillight cover panel.

3. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 4

. Try the tail/stoplights and back-up
light to verify which bulb needsreplacing. Remove the bulb by
turning it counterclockwise.

5. Install the new bulb in the socket.

Test it to make sure it works.

6. Reinstall the socket into the light

assembly.

7. Reinstall the tether anchor

hardware. Make sure the toothed washer ison the bottom of the bolt. Tighten
the bolt to:
16 lbf.ft (22 N.m , 2.2 kgf.m)
If a torque wrench was not used,
see your Acura dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper
installation.

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Maintenanc e

Light
s
8. Reset each fastener by pushing onthe pointed end until it pops back almost flush with the fingers on
the housing.
9. Reinstall the cover. Secure each
fastener by pushing on the center
until it locks (the center is flush with the head).
Replacin g a Rea r Licens e Bul b
1. Remove the two screws and
remove the license light assembly.
2. Remove the socket from the light assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
4. Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
5. Reinstall the license light assem-
bly. Install the two screws and
tighten them securely.
Maintenanc e

Storin
g You r Ca r
If you need to park your car for an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you should do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
Fill the fuel tank.Change the engine oil and filter (see page 173). Wash and dry the exterior

completely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse (5- speed manual) or Park (automatic). Block the rear wheels.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be supported on jackstands so the
tires are off the ground. Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors). Disconnect the battery.
Support the front and rear wiper
blade arms with a folded towel or rag so they do not touch the

windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and hatch seals. Also, apply a body
wax to the painted surfaces that mate with the door and hatch seals. Cover the car with a "breathable"
cover, one made from a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint. If possible, run the engine for a
while periodically (preferably once a month).
If you store your car for 12 months or longer, have your Acura dealer
perform the inspections called for in
the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000
km) maintenance schedule (Normal Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page 162 ). The
replacements called for in the
maintenance schedule are not needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
Maintenanc e

Changin
g a Fla t Tir e
If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulderof a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.
1. Park the car on firm, level and
non-slippery ground away from
traffic. Put the transmission in Park (automatic) or Reverse (manual). Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn on the hazard warning lights

and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire.

3. Open the hatch. Pull up the floor

mat and remove the spare tire
cover.

4. Take the tool kit out of the spare

tire well.

5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take

the spare tire out of its well.

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Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d

The car can easily roll off the

jack, seriously injuring anyone
underneath.

Follow the directions for

changing a tire exactly, and never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack. JAC
K
SPAR E TIR E
TOOL KI T

Changin
g a Fla t Tir e

6. Turn the jack's end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack.

7. (Except Type-R)

Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel wrench.
(Type-R)
Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel wrench.

8. Find the jacking point nearest the

wheel you are removing. Place the
jack under the jacking point. Turn the end bracket clockwise until
the top of the jack contacts the
jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch.

Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d

JAC
K
JACKIN
G POIN T

Changin
g a Fla t Tire , I f You r Engin e Won' t Star t
15.Remove the wheel cover or center
cap.

Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
16.Remove the spacer cone from the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt.

17.Secure the flat tire by screwing

the wing bolt back into its hole.
18.Store the jack in its holder with
the end bracket facing to the right.
Turn the jack's end bracket to lock i t in place. Store the tool kit.

19.Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the cargo area. Make sure it
will not get scratched or damaged. I
f You r Engin e Won' t Star t

Diagnosing why your engine won't
start falls into two areas, depending

on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):

You hear nothing, or almostnothing. The engine's starter

motor does not operate at all, or

operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor

operating normally, or the starter

motor sounds like it is spinning

faster than normal, but the engine

does not start up and run.

Takin g Car e o f th e Unexpecte d

Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack and tools
securely before driving.

WIN
G BOL T

SPACER

CON E