clock Acura MDX 2007 User Guide

Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert
the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Open the hood.
Remove the f ront bulkhead cover
(see page ).
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
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Replacing Front Turn Signal/
Parking and Side Marker Light
Bulbs
Lights
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BULB
BULB
SOCKET
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
PARKING LIGHT
SOCKET
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.Remove the two bolts, and remove
the rear light assembly f rom the
rear pillar.
Open the tailgate. Use a
screwdriver protected with a cloth
to pry open the two covers.
Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: turn signal/hazard
lights or side marker light.
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Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Rear Pillar)
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CONNECTOR
INNER FENDER COVER
BOLT
BOLT
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Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Install the rear light assembly in
the rear pillar. Tighten the two
bolts. Snap the bolt covers into
position.
Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the light assembly
cover. Remove the cover by
caref ully prying in the notch on its
middle edge with a f lat-tip
screwdriver.
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Lights
Replacing a Back-up L ight Bulb
Maint enance
401
COVER
BULB SOCKET
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Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working. Place the cover back into the light
assembly. Push it up until it locks
in place. Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
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Lights
Side T urn Signal L ight
Rear L icense Plate Bulb
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BULB
SOCKET
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The spare tire is stored
underneath the rear cargo area.
Remove the plastic cover on the
cargo area lining to access the
shaft for the spare tire hoist.
The tools and jack are under the
cargo area behind a cover on the
driver’s side. Remove the cover by
turning the knobs
counterclockwise, then pulling out
the cover. Turn the jack’s end bracket
counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack.
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Changing a Flat Tire
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COVER
KNOB PLASTIC COVER
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Remove the bracket from the
spare tire. Keep turning the wheel nut
wrench to create slack in the cable.Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Put the wheel nut wrench on the
hoist shaf t. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire to the ground. 11.
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Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BRACKET
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
The wheel nut wrench supplied with
your vehicle is specially adapted to f it
the hoist shaf t. Do not use any other
tool.
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Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire.Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt of f the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
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Changing a Flat Tire
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EXTENSION
BRAKE HUB
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
JACKING POINT
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Slowly turn the wheel nut wrench
clockwisetotakeupthe slackof
the hoist cable. Make sure the
bracketisseatedinthecenter
hole of the flat tire.
Turn the wheel nut wrench
clockwise until the flat tire rests
ag ainst the underbody of the
vehicle and you hear the hoist
click. Store
the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools, and install
the cover.
Refer to (see page ).
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Changing a Flat Tire
Changing a T ire with
TPMS
424
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
Always raise the spare tire hoist, even
if you are not stowing a tire. If the
hoist is lef t down, it will be damaged
during driving and need to be replaced.
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If the temperatu re gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off the engine.
Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
on page ). Start
the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the filler neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
refilled with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightl y. Run the engine, and check
the temperatu re gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
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If theEngineOverheats
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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