2011 Acura TSX light

229
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance
Maintenance Items Under the Hood 4-cylinder models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Handle)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
Radiator Cap
Manual transmission models Clutch Fluid
(Light Gray Cap)
Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic transmission models Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (Yellow Loop)

Maintenance Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
231
Continued
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.

The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4-cylinder models 4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
Opening the Hood NOTICE Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Grip
ClipSupport Rod
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever

247
Replacing Light Bulbs
Continued
Maintenance
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
High beam headlight: 60W (HB3)
Low beam headlight: 55W (H1 for halogen bulb Type)
35W (D2S for high voltage discharge type)
High Beam Headlight
6-cylinder models 1. Remove all the engine compartment
covers.
Engine Compartment Covers

P. 2 3 3
Passenger side
All models 2. Remove the engine coolant reservoir.
Headlight Bulbs NOTICE Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overheat and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and typically
does not need to be adjusted. However, if you
regularly carry heavy items in the trunk or tow a
trailer, have the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by
a qualified technician.
The HB3 and H1 types are halogen bulbs.
When replacing a bulb, 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.
Headlight Bulbs
Engine Coolant
ReservoirEngine Coolant
Reservoir
6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models

Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
248Maintenance
Headlight Bulbs
The exterior lights' inside lenses (headlights, brake
lamps, etc.) may fog temporarily after a vehicle
wash or while driving in the rain. This does not
impact the exterior light function.
However, if you see a large amount of water or ice
accumulated inside the lenses, have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
Driver side
4-cylinder models 3. Remove the fasteners, using a flat-tip
screwdriver. Remove the cover of the air
intake duct and its upper part. 6-cylinder models 3. Remove the fasteners, and remove the air
intake duct cover.
Fastener
Fastener
Air Intake
Duct Cover
Cover
6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models

Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
249
Continued
Maintenance
Driver and passenger side
All models 4. Remove the coupler.
It can be removed by pushing the tab.
5. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
6. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it right.
7. Insert the coupler into the connector of
the bulb.
CouplerCouplerBulb
Bulb Ta b
Ta b 4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models

Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
250Maintenance
Low Beam Headlights
1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the headlight being
replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to
the right.
2. Remove the holding clips and screws, and
pull the inner fender back.
3. Rotate the cover to the left, and remove.
Low Beam Headlights
High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attempt to inspect or replace the high voltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to inspect and replace low beam headlights.
Low Beam Headlights
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
and lift and remove the central pin.
High Voltage Discharge Type Halogen Type
Inner Fender
Screw
Cover Clip

Replacing Light Bulbs
Fog Light Bulbs
251
Continued
Maintenance
4. Unhook the hook, and pull out the
connector.
5. Remove the old bulb and insert the new
bulb.
6. Put the connector back into the headlight
assembly.
Low Beam Headlights
When mounting the clip, insert while keeping the
central pin of the clip raised, and push until the pin
is flat.
Push until the
pin is flat
Fog Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
Fog Lights: 55W
1. Remove the clip using a flat-tip screwdriver,
and lower the under cover.
Fog Light Bulbs NOTICE Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause the
bulb to overheat and shatter.
The fog lights are halogen 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. Hook
Connector Bulb
Clip
Under Cover

Replacing Light Bulbs
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
252Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker: 21/5WTurn the steering wheel and pull the inner fender back in the same way as when
replacing the low beam headlights.
Changing the Low Beam Headlight

P. 2 5 0
1. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2. Push in the old bulb, rotate to the left until
it unlocks, and remove.
3. Insert a new bulb.2. Remove the coupler.
It can be removed by pushing the tab.
3. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4. Insert new bulb.
BulbSocket
Bulb
Ta b
Coupler