light Acura Integra 2000 Sedan Workshop Manual

Windshiel
d Washer s

Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather,
when you use the washers often, check the level every time you stop

for fuel.

The windshield washer reservoir is located behind the left headlight.Check the reservoir's fluid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.

Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. Thisincreases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather. When you refill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.

Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in thewindshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage your car's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can
damage the windshield washer pump.
Use only commercially-available
windshield washer fluid.

Maintenance

LEVE
L GAUG E

NOTICE

Ai
r Conditionin g Syste m
Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by a qualified mechanic. You can do a couple of things to make sure theair conditioning works efficiently. Periodically check the engine's
radiator and air conditioning
condenser for leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the front surface. These
block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency. Use a light spray from a
hose or a soft brush to remove them.

The condenser and radiator fins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure, spray
or soft-bristle brush to clean them.

Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather
months. Run it for at least ten
minutes while you are driving at a steady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This
circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the refrigerant. If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a). (See Specifications on page 246.)

Whenever you have the air conditioning

system serviced, make sure the service

facility uses a refrigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
refrigerant for reuse. Releasing
refrigerant into the atmosphere can

damage the environment.

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AI
R CONDITIONIN G
CONDENSE R

NOTICE NOTIC
E

Light
s
Check the operation of your car's
exterior lights at least once a month.
A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing yourcar's visibility and the ability tosignal your intentions to other

drivers.

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HEADLIGHT
S
FRONT PARKING /
FRON T TUR N SIGNA L
LIGH T FRON
T SID E
MARKE R LIGH T

Light
s

Check the following: Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights
Taillights Brake lights
High-mount brake light
Turn signals
Back-up lights Hazard light function
License plate light
Side marker lights
If you find any bulbs are burned out,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page 247 to determine what type of replacement
bulb is needed.

Maintenance

TAILLIGH
T
INNE R TAILLIGH T
LICENS E PLAT E LIGHT S

Light
s
Headligh t Aimin g
The headlights were properly aimed when your car was new. You should check their aim if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk or pull a
trailer. Each headlight assembly has
horizontal and vertical adjustment indicators. These are set to their "0"
positions after the headlights are
aimed at the factory. To check these settings:
1. Make sure the fuel tank is full. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. The driver or someone who weighs the same should be sittingin the driver's seat for all checksand adjustments.
Load the trunk with the items you
normally carry.
HORIZONTA
L ANGL E GAUG E

If you usually pull a trailer, load it as
you would normally and attach it to the car. Push down on the front and
rear bumpers several times to makesure the car is sitting normally.
3. Open the hood.
4. Check the horizontal angle gauge. The line on the adjustment screwindicator should line up with the"0" mark on the gauge.
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Righ
t headligh t

Lef t headligh t

Light
s
VERTICA L ANGL E GAUG E
5. Check the vertical angle gauge. The bubble should be centeredunderneath the longest scribe
mark on the gauge. 6. If either indicator is not aligned
with its "0" mark as described, anadjustment can be made using a
Phillips-head screwdriver to
realign it with the "0" mark. Please
refer to the illustrations. 7. If you cannot get an indicator to
align, have your Acura dealerinspect the car for body damage or
suspension problems.

Maintenance

HORIZONTA
L
ADJUSTMEN T
VERTICA
L

ADJUSTMEN T

Light
s
Replacin g a Headligh t Bul b
Your car has two bulbs on each side, four in total. Make sure you arereplacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handleit 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.

Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
1. Open the hood.
If you need to change the high
beam headlight bulb on the
passenger's side, remove the
radiator reserve tank by pulling itstraight up.
2. To disconnect the bulb from the electrical harness, push on the end
of the lock tab to release the
connector then push the connec-
tor straight down. 3. Turn the bulb about one-eighth
turn counterclockwise to unlock it
from the headlight assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of its recess.
5. Align the tabs on the new bulb with the slots in the headlightassembly and push it into place.
6. Turn the bulb clockwise to lock it in place. Do not force it. Check theseating of the bulb's tabs in the
slots if the bulb will not return to
its original position.
7. Reinstall the harness connector on the bulb connector. Make sure it
locks in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.
8. (Passenger's side) Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.

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NOTIC
E

Light
s

Replacin g Fron t Tur n Signal /
Parkin g an d Sid e Marke r Ligh t
Bulb s
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the fight assembly's
mounting screw.
2. Remove the light assembly from the bumper. 3. Remove the socket of the burned-
out bulb from the light assembly
by turning it one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
4. To remove the front bulb, push it in slightly and turn it counterclock-
wise. To remove the side bulb, pull
it straight out of its socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the socket.
6. Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Put the light assembly into the bumper. Make sure the tab on the
light assembly fits into the bumperslot. Tighten the mounting screw.
Maintenance

SCRE
W

Light
s

Replacin g a High-moun t Brak e
Ligh t Bul b
1. Open the trunk and remove the socket from the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.

2. Remove the burned-out bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket.
3. Install the new bulb and reinstall the socket. Make sure the new
bulb is working. Replacin
g Rea r Bulb s
(i n Fenders )
1. Open the trunk.
2. Undo the six fasteners (two "A" type and four "B" type) and
remove the trunk wall cover. Referto pages 205 and 206 for removal
of the fasteners.
3. Remove a "B" type fastener from
the wall lining and pull off the

lining.
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Typ e
A
Typ e

Light
s
4. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
5. If the turn signal light bulb or tail/stoplight bulb is burned out,remove it by pushing it in and
turning counterclockwise. If the side marker light bulb is burned
out, remove it by pulling it straight
out of its socket. 6. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of removal.
7. Push the socket into the light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
8. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
9. Install the wall lining and the trunk wall cover and secure them with
the fasteners. Refer to page206 for reinstallation of the
fasteners. Removal and Reinstallation of
Fasteners
(A Type)

Removal:

Turn the center of the fastener one- quarter turn counterclockwise using
a coin or a screwdriver. The center
will come out slightly. Then remove the fastener.

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