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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFog Light Bulbs
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.
Fog Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the clip using a flat-tip screwdriver,
and lower the under cover.
1Low Beam Headlights
Insert the clip with the central pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Push until the
pin is flat
HookBulb
Connector
Fog Light: 55 W
1Fog Light Bulbs
NOTICEHalogen 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.
Clip
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
2.Remove the coupler.
uIt can be removed by pushing the tab.
3.Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4.Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right.
5.Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
Turn the steering wheel and pull the inner fender back in the same way as when
replacing the low beam headlights.
2Changing the Low Beam Headlight P. 250
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.
Bulb
Coupler
TabFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker: 21/5W
Socket
Bulb

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuSide Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs
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Maintenance
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light BulbsDoor mirrors have the side turn lights. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light bulbs.Brake Light, Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Pull out and remove the cover.Brake/Taillight: 21/5 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuBack-Up Light Bulbs
Maintenance
2.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
Remove the old bulb.
3.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Back-Up Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the clip in the trunk using a flat-tip
screwdriver.
2.Pull out the lining.Back-Up Light: 21 W Lining
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maintenance
3.Turn the socket to the left and remove.
4.Remove the old bulb and insert the new
bulb.
Rear License Plate Light BulbsHave an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the light bulbs.
Lining
Clip
Socket
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uuReplacing Light BulbsuHigh-Mount Brake Light Bulbs
Maintenance
High-Mount Brake Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Open the trunk.
2.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.High-Mount Brake Light: 21 W
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Wiper BladesChecking Wiper BladesIf the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the metal wiper
arm may scratch the window glass.Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1.Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2.Place a cloth on the edge of the lock tab.
Push the lock tab up with a flat-tip screw
driver.
3.Slide the blade from the wiper arm.
1Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
NOTICEAvoid dropping the wiper arm; it may damage the
windshield.
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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper BladesuChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
4.Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by
pulling the tabbed end out.
5.Remove the retainers from the rubber blade
that has been removed, and mount to a
new rubber blade.
uCorrectly align the rubber protrusion and
the retainer grooves.
6.Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder
from the bottom end.
uThe tab on the blade should fit in the
indent of the wiper blade.
7.Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm,
then push down the lock tab.
8.Lower the passenger side wiper arm first,
then the driver side.
Blade
TopRetainer
Blade
TabIndent