2002 Acura RSX Owner's Manual

Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Install the power steering
reservoir on the bracket.
Open the hood.
(Passenger’s side)
Remove the power steering
reservoir f rom the bracket. Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
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7. (Passenger’s side)
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Open the hood. The f ront parking
light is next to the headlight bulb.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Open the hatch.
Remove the high-mount brake
light cover by pivoting it toward
the back of the car.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
Replacing a Front Parking L ight
Bulb
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Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the high-mount brake
light cover.Insert a flat-tip screwdriver
between the lef t edge of the lens
and the housing. The lens will
come down.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Put the lens back into the light
assembly, right side f irst. Push on
the lef t edge until it snaps into
place.
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Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb
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Determinewhichof thefivebulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight, turn
signal light, side marker light,
back-up light, or taillight.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Install the light assembly cover.
Make sure it locks in place. Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Open the hatch. Remove the light
assembly cover by pulling on the
tabontheoutsideedge. 2.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
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Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs. Snap the lens back in place.
Remove the cargo area light
assembly by caref ully prying on
the lef t edge of the lens with a f lat-
tip screwdriver and pulling the
assembly out. Open the hatch.
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3.
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Replacing a Ceiling L ight Bulb Replacing a Cargo A rea L ight
Bulb
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Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of the bulb holder.
Push the new bulb into the bulb
holder.
Reinstall the lens by inserting the
outside edge first, then pushing on
theinsideedge.
Remove the lens of the burned out
bulb by caref ully prying on the
edge between the lenses with a
f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Slide the right side of the light
assembly into the hole. Push on
theleftsidetolatchtheassembly
into place.
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Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and hatch seals. Also, apply a body
wax to the painted surf aces that
mate with the door and hatch seals.If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Acura dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or 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 ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage. Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic). 209
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St oring Your Car
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Regular cleaning and polishing of
your Acura helps to keep it ‘‘new’’
looking. This section gives you hints
on how to clean your car and
preserve its appearance: the paint,
brightwork, wheels and interior. Also
included are several things you can
do to help prevent corrosion..................................
Exterior Care .254
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Washing .254
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Waxing .255
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Aluminum Wheels .255
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Paint Touch-up .255
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Interior Care .256
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Carpeting .256
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Floor Mats .256
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Fabric .257
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Vinyl .257
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Leather .257
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Seat Belts .257
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Windows .258
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Air Fresheners .258
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Instrument Panel .258
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Corrosion Protection .259
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Body Repairs .260
Appearance Care
Appearance Care253