steering wheel Acura RL 2002 3.5 Service Manual

To remove the f ront turn signal/
parking light bulb, push it in
slightly and turn it
counterclockwise. To remove the
side marker bulb, pull it straight
out of its socket.
Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Pull the inner f ender cover back.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender.
If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left. Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter. Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working. Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
1. 2. 3.
4.5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Front Turn Signal/
Parking and Side Marker Light
Bulbs
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If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I)
so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed307
Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .184
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Accessories .184
.
Additional Safety Precautions .185
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Modif ications .185
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket .108
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Additives, Engine Oil .228
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Airbag (SRS) .9,43,45
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Air Cleaner Element .241
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Air Conditioning Filter .252
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Air Conditioning System .114
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Maintenance .251
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Usage .116,121
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Air Outlets (Vents) .114
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Air Pressure, Tires .253
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Alarm, Anti-theft .156
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Alcohol in Gasoline .316
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning .275
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Antif reeze .231
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .56, 199
...................................
Operation .199
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 156Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .77
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Anti-thef t System .157
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Appearance Care .273
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Armrest .89
.........................................
Ashtrays .110
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Audio Controls, Remote . 155
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Audio System .128
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .114
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Automatic Lighting .64
Automatic Seat Belt ...................................
Tensioners .41
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Automatic Speed Control . 158
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Automatic Transmission . 192
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Capacity,Fluid .312
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Checking Fluid Level . 238
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Shif ting .192
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 192
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Shif t Lever Positions . 192
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Shif t Lock Release . 195Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 296
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Jump Starting .290
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Maintenance .246
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Specif ications .313
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Bef ore Driving .177
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Belts,Seat .8,40
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Beverage Holder .104
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Body Repair .280
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 198
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Break-in, New Linings . 178
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Bulb Replacement .266
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Fluid .239
.......................................
Parking .102
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System Indicator . 54,299
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Wear Indicators .197
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Braking System .197
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Break-in, New Car .198
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
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Brights, Headlights .63
Index
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .43
...
Additional Safety Precautions .48
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .41
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .46
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How Your Airbags Work .43,45
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SRS Components .43
..................................
SRS Service .48
.............................
SRS Indicator .46,55
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START (Ignition Key Position) .77
.......................
Starting the Engine .191
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .191
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With a Dead Battery .290
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State Emissions Testing .322
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .293
Steering Wheel
................................
Adjustments .71
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .77
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Position Memory .93
...................
Stereo Sound System .128
...........................
Storing Your Car .272
........................................
Sun Visor .107
........................
Sunglasses Holder .107 Supplemental Restraint
............................
System .9,43,45
....................
Service Precautions .48
......................................
Servicing .48
.........................
SRS Indicator .46,55
...................
System Components .43
...............
Tensioners, Seat Belts .41
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Synthetic Oil .228
.....................................
Tachometer .58
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in .266
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .281
...........................
Tape Player .133,148
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .314
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Emissions Control Systems .318
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .316
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .320
.......................
Temperature Gauge .60
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts .41
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Tether Anchorage Points .39
...............
Thef t Deterrent System .157
............................
Thef t Protection .156 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .320
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Time, Setting the .102
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Timing Belt .253
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Tire Chains .259
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .283
...............................................
Tires .253
..............................
Air Pressure .254
...................................
Balancing .256
.........................
Checking Wear .255
..........................
Compact Spare .282
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .314
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Inf lation .253
..................................
Inspection .255
..............................
Maintenance .256
...................................
Replacing .257
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Rotating .256
...........................................
Snow .259
............................
Specif ications .313
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .283
...............................
Torn Seat Belts .42
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .206
..........
By Emergency Wrecker .306
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .238
Index
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Î
Î
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Fluid Selection .238
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Identif ication Number .311
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Shif ting the Automatic .192
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Treadwear .314
.......................................
Trip Meter .59
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Trunk .83
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Emergency Trunk Opener .84
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Opening the .83
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Open Monitor Light .57
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Turn Signals .66
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Underside, Cleaning .279
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .281
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .314
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Unleaded Gasoline .178
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Upholstery Cleaning .277
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .230
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Vanity Mirror .107
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .187
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Vehicle Dimensions .312 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .310
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .201
........
VSA System Indicator .56,202
...
VSA Activation Indicator .56,201
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .202
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Vehicle Storage .271
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Ventilation .116
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VIN .310
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .277
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Viscosity, Oil .228
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .50
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Warranty Coverages .326
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .237
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Operation .70
.........................................
Washing .274
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Waxing and Polishing .275
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering .71
............
Alignment and Balance .256
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Cleaning Aluminum Alloys .275 ..........................
Compact Spare .282
......................................
Wrench .284
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .277
..................
Operating the Power .98
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .71
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .68
...........................
Def roster .120,125
.......................................
Washers .70
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .249
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Operation .68
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Wood Trim .277
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Worn Tires .255
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .306
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