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If you f requently tow a trailer. In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown on the
maintenance minder. Replace the
belt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if
you regularly drive your vehicle in
one or more of these conditions:
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spill immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently, and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible. Always use Acura Power Steering
Fluid. You may use another power
steering f luid as an emergency
replacement, but have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Acura PSF as soon as possible.
Power Steering Fluid, Timing Belt
Timing Belt
Maint enance
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Turning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the left or right side
engine compartment cover f rom
thesideyouareworkingonby
caref ully pulling the cover out (see
page ).
If youarereplacingthebulbon
the driver’s side, remove the
battery cover (see page ).
Your vehicle has halogen high beam
headlight bulbs which are also used
f or the daytime running light.
Handle it by its base 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.
2.
3.
1.
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Lights
Replacing a Headlight/Daytime
Running L ight Bulb
Maint enance
463
BULB
CONNECTOR
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb. Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Push the bulb in slightly, and turn
it counterclockwise.
Remove the left or right side
engine compartment cover f rom
thesideyouareworkingonby
caref ully pulling the cover out (see
page ).
Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the battery cover. 2.
1.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
3.
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Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal
Light Bulb
464
BULB SOCKET
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Remove the left or right side
engine compartment cover (see
page ).
Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working. Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the battery cover.
(Passenger’s side)
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
windshield washer reservoir.
1.
2.
5.
6. 7.
8.
4.
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Lights
Replacing a Front Parking/Side
Marker Bulb
Maint enance
465
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Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it 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.
Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. (Passenger’s side)
Reinstall the windshield washer
reservoir.
Reinstall the engine compartment
side cover.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the battery cover.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
3.
4.
Lights
ReplacingaFogLightBulb
466
SOCKET
BULB
CLIP
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the two undercover bolts
onthesideundercoverand
tighten them securely. Put the
holding clip back on the side
undercover and push on the center
until it locks (the center is f lush
with the head).
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
Caref ully push up the side under
cover into the bumper. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the two undercover bolts,
and remove the holding clip with a
f lat-tip screwdriver. 3.
4. 5.
6.
8. 7.
1.
2.
Lights
Maint enance
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CLIP CONNECTOR BULB
BOLTS
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Open the trunk lid, and remove
the lef t or right maintenance lid.
Remove the mounting nut with an
8mmwrench.Carefully pry in the top or bottom
edge of the trim with a small f lat-
tip screwdriver, and pull the trim
straight back.
Remove the two mounting bolts
with an 8 mm wrench.
Pull the taillight assembly straight
back out of the body.Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the burned out bulb by
pulling it straight out of its socket.
2. 1.
3.
4.
5.6.
7.
Lights
Replacing a Rear Turn Signal
Light Bulb
468
MOUNTING NUT
MAINTENANCE LID TAIL LIGHT TRIMBOLTS
BULB
SOCKET
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Install the new bulb in the socket
by pushing it straight in the socket
until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly. Turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Tighten the mounting nut securely,
and reinstall the maintenance lid. When reinstalling the taillight
assembly, align and pop the snap
f asteners in place. Tighten the two
mounting bolts and reinstall the
trim in place.Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Open the trunk.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge.
9. 8.
10.
11.
12. 1.
2.
3.
4.
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Lights
Replacing a Back-up L ight Bulb
Maint enance
469
COVERS
BULB
SOCKET
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