Acura TSX 2014 Owner's Manual

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3. Remove the fasteners, using a flat-tip
screwdriver. Remove the cover of the air
intake duct and its upper part.
3.Remove the fasteners, and remove the air
intake duct cover.
1Headlight Bulbs
The exterior lights’ inside lenses (headlights, brake
lamps, etc.) may fog temporarily after a car wash or
while driving in the rain. This does not impact the
exterior light function.
However, if you see a larg e amount of water or ice
accumulated inside the le nses, have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.4-cylinder modelsFastener
Cover
Air Intake
Duct
Driver side
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder modelsFastener
Cover6-cylinder models
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4. Remove the coupler.
u It can be removed by pushing the tab.
5. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
6. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
7. Insert the coupler into the connector of
the bulb.
4-cylinder models
BulbCoupler
Tab
6-cylinder models
Bulb
TabCoupler
Driver and passenger side
All models
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High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attemp t to inspect or replace the high voltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to insp ect and replace low beam headlights.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to
the opposite side from the headlight
being replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to
the right.
2. Remove the holding clips and screws, and
pull the inner fender back.
3. Rotate the cover to the left, and remove.
■Low Beam Headlights
■Low Beam Headlights
High Voltage Discharge Types
Halogen Types
1Low Beam Headlights
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Inner Fender
Cover
Screw
Clip
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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 Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, and lower the under cover.
1Low Beam Headlights
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Push until the
pin is flatHook Bulb
Connector
Fog Light:
55 W
1 Fog Light Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
The fog lights ar e halogen bulbs.
When replacing a bulb, handl e it by its plastic case,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Clip
Under Cover
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2. Remove the coupler.
u It 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 Bulbs
When 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.
2 Changing the Low Beam Headlight P. 252
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
Tab
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker: 21/5W
Socket
Bulb
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Side Turn Signal/Emerge ncy Indicator Light Bulbs
Door 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 Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Pull out and remove the cover.
Brake/Taillight: 21/5 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W
Rear Side Marker Light: 3 CP
Cover
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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 Bulbs
When 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
Clip
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3. Turn the socket to the left and remove.
4. Remove the old bulb and insert the new
bulb.
Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
Have an authorized Acura dealer inspect and replace the light bulbs.
Lining
Clip
Socket Bulb
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High-Mount Brake Light Bulbs
When 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
Bulb
Socket
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Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
Checking Wiper Blades
If 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
NOTICE
Avoid dropping the wiper ar m; it may damage the
windshield.
Lock Tab
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