2001 Acura Integra lights

Owne
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You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the page given. Engine oil level — Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See page 127. Engine coolant level — Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 128. Windshield washer fluid — Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers frequently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
for fuel. See page 182. Automatic transmission — Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
183.
Brakes — Check the fluid level
monthly. See page 185. Tires — Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
198.
Lights — Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page 205.

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Check the operation of your car's
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing yourcar's visibility and the ability tosignal your intentions to other
drivers. HEADLIGH
T HIG H BEA M HEADLIGHT LO W BEA M
PARKING/TUR N SIGNA L LIGH T SIDE MARKE R LIGH T

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BACK-U P LIGH T TURN SIGNA L
SIDE MARKE R LIGH T

LICENS E PLAT E LIGH T TAILLIGHT/BRAK
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Check the following:
Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
High-mount brake light
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light function
License plate light
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights

(Canadian models)

If you find any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page 255 to determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed.

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Headligh t Aimin g
The headlights were properly aimed when your car was new. You should check their aim if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or pull a trailer. Each headlight assembly
has horizontal and vertical adjust- ment indicators. These are set to
their "0" positions after the head-
lights are aimed at the factory. To check these settings:
1. Make sure the fuel tank is full. Park the car on level ground.
2. The driver or someone who weighs the same should be sittingin the driver's seat for all checksand adjustments.
Load your vehicle with the items
you normally carry.
If you usually pull a trailer, load it as
you would normally and attach it to the car. Push down on the front andrear bumpers several times to makesure the car is sitting normally. 4. Check the horizontal angle gauge.
The line on the adjustment screwindicator should line up with the
"0" mark on the gauge.

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3. Open the hood.

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Replacin g a Headligh t Bul b
Your car has two bulbs on each side, four in total. Make sure you arereplacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handleit by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.

Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch

on the glass can cause the bulb to

overheat and shatter.
1. Open the hood.
If you need to change the high
beam headlight bulb on the
passenger's side, remove the
radiator reserve tank by pulling it straight up.
2. To disconnect the bulb from the electrical harness, push on the end
of the lock tab to release the
connector then push the connec-
tor straight down. 3. Turn the bulb about one-eighth
turn counterclockwise to unlock it
from the headlight assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its recess.
5. Align the tabs on the new bulb with the slots in the headlightassembly and push it into place.
6. Turn the bulb clockwise to lock it in place. Do not force it. Check theseating of the bulb's tabs in the
slots if the bulb will not return to
its original position.
7. Reinstall the harness connector on the bulb connector. Make sure it
locks in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
8. (Passenger's side) Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.

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Replacin g Fron t Tur n Signal /
Parkin g an d Sid e Marke r Ligh t
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1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the light assembly'smounting screw.
2. Remove the light assembly from the bumper. 3. Remove the socket of the burned-
out bulb from the light assembly
by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. To remove the front bulb, push it in slightly and turn it counterclock-
wise. To remove the side bulb, pull it straight out of its socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the socket.
6. Insert the socket back into the light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Put the light assembly into the bumper. Make sure the tab on thelight assembly fits into the bumperslot. Tighten the mounting screw.

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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 backalmost flush with the fingers on
the housing.
6. Reinstall the cover. Secure each fastener by pushing on the centeruntil it locks (the center is flush
with the head).
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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.
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