2015 Acura TLX Owner's Manual

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the light being replaced.
Passenger’s side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver’s side: Turn the steering wheel to
the right.
2. Remove the holding clips (A) and (B), pull
the inner fender back.
3. Turn the cover to the left and remove it.Front Turn Signal Light: 24 W (PWY 24W Amber/Silver)
1Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.Holding clip (A-type)
Push until the
pin is flat.
Inner Fender
Clip (B)Clip (A)
Cover

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
4. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
5. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
6. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
1Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the
central pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip wi th the central pin raised, and push
until it is flat.Holding clip (B-type)Central pin
Push until the
pin is flat.
Tab
Coupler
Bulb
Socket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear Turn Signal Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the covers.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. Remove the mounting bolts.
3. Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Cover
Bolt

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
4.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
Remove the old bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb.
Brake/Taillight and Rear Side Marker Light BulbsBrake/taillight and rear side marker light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized
Acura dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.Brake/Taillight BulbsBrake/taillight bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
BulbSocket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBack-Up Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Back-Up Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the holding clip using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
3. Insert a new bulb.Back-Up Light: 21 W
Clip
Socket
Bulb

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light BulbsRear license plate light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.High-Mount Brake Light BulbsHigh-mount brake light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect
and replace the light assembly.Puddle Light Bulbs
*
Puddle light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.* Not available on all models

454Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Wiper BladesChecking Wiper BladesIf the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the hard surfaces
of the blade may scratch the window glass.Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1.Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2. Press and hold the tab, then slide the blade
out from the wiper arm.
1Changing the Wiper Blade RubberNOTICEAvoid dropping the wiper arm; it may damage the
windshield.
Tab

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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper Blades uChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
3. Pull the end of the wiper blade to the
direction of the arrow in the image until it
unfastens from the holder’s end cap.
4. Pull the wiper blade to the opposite
direction to slide it out from its holder.
5. Insert the flat side of the new wiper blade
onto the bottom part of the holder. Insert
the blade all the way.
6. Install the end of the wiper blade into the
cap.
7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
until it locks.
8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first,
then the driver side.
Wiper
Blade
End Cap at
the bottomHolder
Cap Wiper
Blade
Holder