2010 Acura TSX lock

The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on, and
tighten it fully.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
Check the reservoir’s f luid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.
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7.
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers
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LEVEL GAUGE
RADIATOR
CAP
6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models
2010 TSX

To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the cover on the back of
the headlight assembly by turning
the tab counterclockwise.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, and remove the
screw with a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
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Canadian TSX with 4-cylinder engine
L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
430
TAB
COVER
SCREW HOLDING CLIP
2010 TSX

Open the hood.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely.
Pivot the hold-down wire back in
place, and clip the end into the slot.
Reinstall the cover over the back
of the headlight assembly and turn
it clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter.
Tighten the screw securely.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back, then
remove the bulb. Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way.
Tochangeabulbonthe
passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay. Remove all engine compartment
covers (see page ).
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CONT INUED
6-cylinder models
High Beam Headlights
Lights
Maint enance
431
STAY
4-cylinder models
2010 TSX

Install the new bulb, 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 headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb. Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Reinstall the air intake duct cover,
then reinstall the f asteners. Reinstall the cover and upper part
of the air intake duct securely.
Reinstall the f asteners.
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5. 6.
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9.
On the passenger’s side
On the driver’s side4-cylinder models:
6-cylinder models:
Lights
Maint enance
433
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models
2010 TSX

Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
To remove the burned out bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, and remove the
screw with a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
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5.
2.
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3.
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking and Side Marker Light
Bulb
434
SCREWHOLDING CLIP
2010 TSX

Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working. Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place. Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter.
Tighten the screw securely.Open the trunk.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge.Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise,
and pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight,
rear side-marker, or turn signal
light.
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2.3.
4.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(In Fenders)
Maint enance
435
COVER
2010 TSX

Push a new bulb straight into the
socket until it bottoms, and
reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Testthenewbulbtomakesureit
works.
Reinstall the light assembly cover.Pull back the appropriate corner of
the trunk lid lining caref ully.
Open the trunk.
Toreplaceabulboneitherside,
remove the two f asteners on the
left side, or a fastener on the right
side.
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6.
7.
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2.3.
Lights
(in T runk L id) Replacing a Back-up L ight Bulb
436
FASTENERS
2010 TSX

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.Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the trunk lid lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal. Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Install the f asteners.
Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.
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5. 6.
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9.
Lights
Side T urn Signal L ights
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maint enance
437
SOCKET
2010 TSX