How do you change the headlight bulb on an Acura TL?

How do you change the headlight bulb on an Acura TL?

Pull the engine coolant reserve tank out of its support brace if you need to change the bulb on the passenger’s side. Push on the tab then pull the electrical connector down to remove it from the halogen bulb. Turn the halogen bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove it.

Can a halogen headlight be replaced in an Acura?

Avoid changing the low beam headlight since these bulbs have high voltage. Arrange for your Acura dealer to replace the low beam headlight instead. Since halogen bulbs can get very hot, make certain you do not touch the halogen bulbs or bump them against anything.

How do you replace a headlight bulb on a car?

If you are replacing the headlight bulb on the driver’s side, unhook the neck of the windshield washer reservoir by sliding it to the left. Remove the bolt on the battery tie-down (using a crescent wrench) and move the battery toward the windshield to give yourself a little room to work, if you are replacing the bulb on the passenger side.

How do you remove a HID light bulb?

Twist the HID connector and pull towards you to remove. Undo two silver tension springs on either side of the bulb (do this by pushing towards the front of the car and at the same time to the side).

Pull the engine coolant reserve tank out of its support brace if you need to change the bulb on the passenger’s side. Push on the tab then pull the electrical connector down to remove it from the halogen bulb. Turn the halogen bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove it.

Avoid changing the low beam headlight since these bulbs have high voltage. Arrange for your Acura dealer to replace the low beam headlight instead. Since halogen bulbs can get very hot, make certain you do not touch the halogen bulbs or bump them against anything.

How big is an Acura TL fog light?

Acura TL Headlight Bulb Size Chart 2014 Acura Tl Chart Bulb Number Fog Light Bulb Front H11 LED Fog Light Bulb Front H16 LED Headlight Bulb High Beam 9005 Headlight Bulb Low Beam D2S

How do you replace a hid headlight bulb?

Undo two silver tension springs on either side of the bulb (do this by pushing towards the front of the car and at the same time to the side). When they rotate out of the way, pull out the bulb and replace with a new one (use gloves – do not touch the bulb with uncovered hands). Put the connector back into place and secure tension springs.

Where is the hood on an Acura TL?

Open the hood of your Acura TL. Slide the engine compartment covers apart on the left and right side. Remove the bulkhead cover by pulling it straight up and a little to the left to avoid the hood latch handle.


What can cause a low beam headlight to be dim?

If it is, use a voltmeter to see how much power, if any, is reaching the headlights. If there is no power reaching them, there is a break in the wiring somewhere between the fuse panel and the headlights themselves. Thanks! What can cause the light to be dim except when on the high beam setting?

Do you need to replace both high and low beams?

Some vehicles use a single bulb for both high and low beams while others do not. If the high beam on the same side is also out, it may be one bulb. You do not need to purchase specific bulbs for each side, but identifying which is the blown out bulb will help you to replace it without having to start the vehicle again.

What to do when your low beam headlight blows out?

You can often tell when a headlight blows out while you’re driving, but confirm which bulb has actually blown out by leaving your headlights on and getting out of the vehicle to check. Then get back in your vehicle and turn on your high beams. Some vehicles use a single bulb for both high and low beams while others do not.