2001 Acura Integra bulb

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 pushingit 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 tetheranchor plate with a wrench by
turning the bolt counterclockwise.
When reinstalling tether hardware, see Protectin g Childre n 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 needs
replacing. 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 is
on 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 on the pointed end until it pops backalmost 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 Plat e
Bul b
1. Remove the two screws and remove the license plate 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

Light
s

Replacin g Ceiling , Spo t an d Carg o
Are a Ligh t Bulb s
The ceiling, spot and cargo area lights come apart the same way.
They do not use the same type of bulb.
1. Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens witha fingernail file or a small flat-tipscrewdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the

lens.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
3. Push the new bulb into the metal tabs. Snap the lens back in place. LS, GS and GS-R models

Maintenance

SPOTLIGHT
S

CARG
O ARE A LIGH T
CEILIN G LIGH T

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Accessories and Modifications.... 130 Accessories................................. 130Additional Safety Precaution.... 131
Modifications............................. 131
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 74

Additives, Engine Oil..................... 175
Airbag (SRS)............................... 9, 45Ai
r Cleane
r Element...................... 188
Air Conditioning System................. 94
Maintenance............................... 196Usage............................................. 94
Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 96
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 198
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 258
Antifreeze....................................... 178 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator................................ 55

, 148

Operation.................................... 14
6
Anti-theft Steering Column

Lock............................................... 74

Appearance Care........................... 217

Ashtrays............................................ 91

Audio System................................. 102
Automatic Speed Control................ 67
Automatic Transmission............... 140

Capacity, Fluid........................... 255

Checking Fluid Level................ 183
Shifting........................................ 140
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 140
Shift Lever Positions................. 140
Shift Lock Release..................... 143
Battery Charging SystemIndicator............................ 55,

239

Jump Starting............................
. 233
Maintenance............................... 191
Specifications............................. 255
Before Driving............................... 121
Belts, Seat.................................... 8, 42
Beverage Holder.............................. 89
Body Repair.................................... 224
Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 146
Break-in, New Linings.............. 123
Bulb Replacement..................... 212

Fluid............................................ 185
Parking.......................................... 87
System Indicator................. 54,

241

Wear Indicators........................
. 145
Braking System.............................. 145
Break-in, New Car......................... 123
Brightness Control, Instruments... 63
Brights, Headlights......................... 62
Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 212
Brake Lights............................... 212 Cargo Area Light....................... 215
Ceiling Light............................... 215
Front Parking Lights................. 210
Front Side Marker Lights......... 210
Headlights.................................. 209
High-mount Brake Light.......... 211
License Plate Light.................... 214
Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 212

Specifications............................. 255

Spotlights.................................... 215

Turn Signal Lights..................... 210
Bulbs, Halogen............................... 209
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Fuel.................................................. 123
Fill Door and Cap....................... 124

Gauge............................................ 59
Octane Requirement................. 123

Oxygenated................................ 258

Reserve Indicator......................... 54

Tank, Filling the......................... 124

Fuses, Checking the...................... 243

Gas Mileage, Improving................ 129
Gasohol........................................... 258

Gasoline.......................................... 123
Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 54
Gauge............................................ 59
Octane Requirement................. 123

Tank, Filling the......................... 124

Gas Station Procedures................. 124
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature.... 59

Fuel................................................ 59
Speedometer................................ 58

Tachometer.................................. 58

Gearshift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission........... 140
5-speed Manual

Transmission.......................... 138

Glass Cleaning............................... 222

Glove Box......................................... 78

Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 209

Hatch................................................. 76
Opening the.................................. 76

Open Monitor Light.................... 56

Hazard Warning Flashers............... 65

Headlights
Aiming......................................... 207

Daytime Running Lights............. 62High Beam Indicator................... 57
Reminder Chime.......................... 62
Replacing Halogen Bulbs......... 209

Turning on....................................
62

Head Restraints..............................
. 82

Heating and Cooling........................ 94
High Altitude, Starting at.............. 137
High-Low Beam Switch.................. 62
High-mount Brake Light............... 211

Hood Latch..................................... 189

Hood, Opening the........................ 125
Horn................................................... 61

Hydraulic Clutch............................ 186
Hydroplaning.................................. 150

Identification Number, Vehicle.... 252

Ignition Keys............................................... 71

Switch............................................ 73

Timing Control System............. 261
Immobilizer System......................... 72
Important Safety Precautions.......... 6
Indicators, Instrument
Panel.............................................. 53

Infant Restraint................................ 21

Infant Seats....................................... 30
Tether Anchorage Points........... 41
Inflation, Proper Tire.................... 198
Inside Mirror.................................... 86
Inspection, Tire.............................. 199 Instrument Panel......................... 2, 52
Instrument Panel Brightness......... 63
Interior Cleaning............................ 220
Interior Lights.................................. 92
Introduction......................................... i

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Jacking up the Car......................... 228

Jack, Tire........................................ 228

Jump Starting................................. 233
Keys................................................... 71
Label, Certification........................ 252Lane Change, Signaling.................. 63
Lap/Shoulder Belts.................. 16, 42
Leather, Cleaning.........................
. 221
Lighter, Cigarette............................ 90
Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 209

Indicator........................................ 53
Parking.......................................... 62

Turn Signal................................... 63

Limited Slip Differential............... 148
Load Limit...................................... 133 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 74
Locks

Anti-theft Steering Column........ 74
Fuel Fill Door............................. 124Glove Box..................................... 78
Hatch............................................. 76
Power Door and Hatch............... 75
Low Coolant Level......................... 128
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 138 Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 54
Low Oil Pressure Indicator... 55,
238
Lubricant Specification
s

Chart................................... 254, 255

Luggage.......................................... 132 Maintenance................................... 159
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 171

Record.................................. 169-170

Required Indicator....................... 60

Schedule.............................. 164-168

Malfunction Indicator Lamp. 55, 240

Manual Transmission.................... 138

Manual Transmission Fluid......... 185

Meters, Gauges................................ 58

Methanol in Gasoline.................... 258
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 86

Moonroof.......................................... 85
Closing Manually....................... 242

Operation...................................... 85

Neutral Gear Position.................... 141 New Vehicle Break-in................... 123
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 139
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i

Numbers, Identification................ 252

Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 123
Odometer.......................................... 58

Odometer, Trip................................ 58

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Oil Change, How to......................... 175

Change, When to....................... 164

Checking Engine....................... 127
Pressure Indicator.............. 55, 238
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 174
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 74

Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery..................................... 261

Operation in Foreign Countries... 259
Outside Mirrors............................... 86
Overheating, Engine..................... 236

Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 258
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 171

Paint Touch-up...............................219

Panel Brightness Control............... 63

Park Gear Position......................... 141
Parking............................................ 144

Parking Brake.................................. 87

Parking Lights.................................. 62

Parking Over Things that Burn... 144
PGM-FI System..............................
261

Polishing an
d Waxing................... 219

Pre-Drive Safety Checklist.............

11

Pregnancy, Usin
g Seat Belts.......... 19

Protecting Adults............................. 12
Additional Safety Precautions.... 19
Advice for Pregnant Women...... 19
Protecting Children......................... 21
Protecting Infants........................ 30
Protecting Larger Children........

38

Protecting Smal
l Children.......... 34
Using Child Seats with Tethers...................................... 41
Radiator Overheating.................... 236
Radio/CD Sound System.............. 102
Readiness Codes............................ 263
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 212
Rear Seat Access............................. 81
Rear Seat, Folding........................... 83
Rear View Mirror............................. 86
Rear Window Defogger.................. 65
Rear Window Washer..................... 65
Rear Window Wiper........................ 65
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 79 Recommended Shift Speeds........ 139
Reminder Lights.............................. 53
Replacement Information
Air Cleaner Element.................. 188
Coolant........................................ 180
Engine Oil and Filter................. 175
Fuses........................................... 243
Light Bulbs................................. 209
Schedule..................................... 164
Spark Plugs................................. 189
Timing Belt................................. 197

Tires............................................ 202

Wiper Blades.............................. 194
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................. 43

Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 178

Restraint, Child................................ 21

Reverse Gear Position................... 141

Rotation, Tire................................. 201

Safety Belts...................................8, 42
Safety Features.................................. 7
Airbags............................................9
Door Locks................................... 10