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how do i change headlight bulb in acura rsx?

smash it in to a wall the bulb will come out

When replacing the bulbs remove the windshield washer fluid spout on the driver side it just clips in, that will give you more room on that side and for the passenger side there is a reservoir there I believe it is for the power steering fluid, that can also be moved it is connected there by a clip.Try not to touch the bulb and perhaps purchase bulbs that come with a 1 year warranty that way when it does blow you can get a replacement for free. I usually purchase 3 packs of cheap bulbs for about 25 dollars a piece, that way when it goes and I know they will I have a pair in my car if I'm traveling long distance and a pair in my garage so I can change them as soon as they blow. It's a bit of an inconvenience but that's what you have to do sometimes in order to have nice lights for a decent price.

There is this little book that you will find in the glove compartment. It is called the Owners Manual. In it are instructions on how to replace a headlight bulb.

not exactly sure how to on an rsx but i can tell u..never touch the light bulb with your hands because the oils on your hand will make the bulb explode when used

pay someone a few bucks to do it

its sucks when people follow you on the answer board and copy you

The user manual makes changing the light bulbs seem much easier than it really is. The hardest part is moving that pin out of the way that secures the bulb. First glance at the manual to figure out how to move any of the obstacles out of the way (it was mentioned in a previous post). Next disconnect the power wires from the back of the light fixture, and remove the weather-proof circular rubber cap. A lot of torque will be required to twist off the cap if its the first time taking it off. I just used my fingers as a lever to loosen it a little at a time making my way around the cap until it was easy to twist off. Next is the tricky part that might take a little patience to work out. There is a wire bar that secures the light fixture into place. Just push the wire in towards yourself and I believe that it is secured on your right hand side. While its pushed in, apply a little pressure to left to pop it open. DON'T unscrew the wire because it will prove near impossible to re-install. I made that mistake the first time. Next, simply remove the light fixture and replace the bulb without touching it at all. After that, simply put it back in. Secure it in place by pushing the wire back in place similar to how it was taken out. Put the rubber cap back on, and plug in the electrical wire. I have done this a dozen times now because I have one of the RSX's with the notorious light bulb burn out problem.