2011 Acura TL bulb

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The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash. This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position and goes of f
af ter the engine starts. If it comes on
at any other time, there is a problem
in the electric power steering system.
Models equipped with the
keyless access system have an
engine start/stop button instead
of an ignition switch. ON Mode
is the equivalent of ON (II). For
more inf ormation, see pagesand . If this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will stay on,
but should go of f af ter driving a
short distance. If it does not go of f ,
or comes back on again while driving,
take the vehicle to your dealer to
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be turned of f ,
making the vehicle harder to steer.
If you turn the steering wheel to the
f ull lef t or right position repeatedly
while stopping or driving at very low
speed, you may f eel slightly harder
steering in order to prevent damage
to the steering system caused by
overheating. This may also happen if
you hold the steering wheel on the
f ull lef t or right position f or a while.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK POWER
STEERING SYSTEM’’ message on
the multi-information display.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
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The headlights were properly aimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be
required. Adjustments should be
done by your dealer or another
qualified technician.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.
Open the hood.
Remove all engine compartment
covers (see page ). If youarereplacingthebulbon
the driver’s side, remove the three
holding clips with a f lat-tip
screwdriver. Then remove the
upper part of the air intake duct by
pulling it straight up.
The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch off
and the key removed (or the
vehicle is in VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode on models with
keyless access system). Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself. If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take
the vehicle to your dealer to have
it replaced.
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Headlight A iming
Low Beam Headlight
Bulb Replacement Replacing a High Beam
Headlight/Daytime Running
Light Bulb
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HOLDING 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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Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
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.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
To change a bulb on the
passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay. Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Install the upper part of the air
intake duct securely. Reinstall the
holding clips. (Driver’s side)
Install all engine compartment
covers. Install the engine coolant reserve
tank. (Passenger’s side)
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RESERVE TANK BULB
CONNECTOR
STAY
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Start the engine. If you are
replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel all the way to
theright.If youarereplacinga
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the lef t. Turn of f
the engine.Use a wrench to remove the
mounting bolts, and remove the
holding clip with a f lat-tip
screwdriver.
Use a flat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clips from
the edge of the inner fender
cover, and pull the inner fender
cover back. 3.
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Replacing the Front
Side Marker Light Bulb
Lights
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HOLDING CLIP
HOLDING
CLIP SPOILER
BOLTS
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Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Start the engine. If you are
replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel all the way to
theright.If youarereplacinga
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the lef t. Turn of f
the engine.
Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its socket. Install the new bulb in the socket
by pushing it straight in the socket
until it bottoms.
Insert the socket into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Push the under cover in place and
set the spoiler and inner f ender
cover in the original position.
Install the bolts and tighten them
securely. Put the holding clip, and
lock it by pushing on its center.
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9. Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking L ight Bulb
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SOCKET
BULB
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Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb f rom the socket
bypushingitinandturningit
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the three holding clips
f rom the inner f ender.
Use a wrench to remove the
mounting bolts, and remove the
holding clip with a f lat-tip
screwdriver.
Pull down the under cover f rom
the bumper caref ully.
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2. 4.
5.
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Lights
Maint enance
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HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET
BULB
COVER
HOLDING
CLIP
SPOILER
BOLTS
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Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket into the light
assembly. Turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.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. Start the engine. If you are
replacing a driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel all the way to
the right. If you are replacing a
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the left. Turn off
the engine.
The fog lights were properly aimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be
required. Adjustment should be
done by your dealer or another
qualified technician.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Push the under cover in place and
set the spoiler and inner f ender
cover in the original position.
Install the bolts and tighten them
securely. Put the holding clip, and
lock it by pushing on its center.
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Replacing a Front Fog L ight Bulb
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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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Remove the electrical
connector from the bulb by
pushing on the tab and pulling the
connector down.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Use a wrench to remove the
mounting bolts, and remove the
holding clip with a f lat-tip
screwdriver.
Pull down the under cover f rom
the bumper caref ully.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the three holding clips
f rom the inner f ender.
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5.
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Lights
Maint enance
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HOLDING
CLIP
CONNECTOR
BOLTS
HOLDING CLIP
COVER BULB
SPOILER
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