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- Open the trunk.
2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement
- Most tail light bulbs on 2007-2012 Acura Rdx vehicles need to be replaced after a decade of use. This is due to the fact that bulbs have a certain life shelf. Driving a vehicle without the tail lights working is a violation against traffic laws and doing so could result in a traffic fine. Another important factor is the safety of passengers present on the road. Driving a vehicle with inadequate visibility could result in an accident since the stopping sight distance will be affected dramatically.
- The average price of replace a tail light bulb on 2007-2012 Acura Rdx vehicles is approximately between 90 to 100 dollars after tax. Nevertheless, if the driver knows how to replace a tail light bulb on 2007-2012 Acura Rdx vehicles, they can do it for around a tenth of the cost expected from automobile repair shops.
- As a precaution, do not proceed the below steps in wet conditions, and take extreme care not put the screw driver or fingers in the bulb socket.
Parts (1)
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Step-by-step instructions
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- Clean the area of work by removing any materials in the area.
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- Remove the bolt covers with the flat head screwdriver from the tail light housing.
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- Remove bolts with a ratchet, driver extension bar, and 5/16" socket from tail light housing.
- If a ratchet, drive extension bar, and 5/16" socket are not available, a Phillips head screwdriver can be used as a substitute. However, using a Phillips head screwdriver will make the removal of the bolts more challenging.
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- Remove tail light housing from the car.
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- Remove the bulb socket from the tail light housing.
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- Remove the bulb from bulb socket.
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- Insert new bulb into bulb socket.
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- Check the new bulb is functioning.
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- Insert bulb socket back into tail light housing.
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- Insert tail light housing back into car.
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- Insert bolt back into the tail light housing with a ratchet, driver extension bar, and 5/16" socket.
- If a ratchet, drive extension bar, and 5/16" socket are not available, a Phillips head screwdriver can be used as a substitute. However, using a Phillips head screwdriver will make the tightener of the bolts more challenging.
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- Insert bolt covers into the tail light housing.
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- Check that the tail light housing is secured.
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- Double check the new bulb is functioning.
Conclusion
Driving a vehicle without the tail lights working is a violation against traffic laws and doing so could result in a traffic fine. Another important factor is the safety of passengers present on the road because driving a vehicle with inadequate visibility could result in an accident since the stopping sight distance will be affected dramatically. Therefore, it is important to have working tail lights. Nevertheless, the average price of replacing a tail light bulb on 2007-2012 Acura Rdx vehicles is approximately between 90 to 100 dollars after tax. Nonetheless, if the driver knows how to replace a tail light bulb on 2007-2012 Acura Rdx vehicles, they can do it for around a tenth of the cost expected from automobile repair shops. The only things to keep in mind when following the steps above is to make sure not to stick the screwdriver or your fingers in the taillight bulb socket to avoid being electrocuted or, serious damage can be caused to the electrical components of the vehicle. In addition, make sure not to perform the fix during wet conditions.
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