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2000-2006 Acura MDX Brake Light Bulb Replacement

Due to normal wear and tear, sometimes factory...

iFixit Library 2000-2006 Acura MDX Moderate 15 - 25 minutes Guide 174833

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Due to normal wear and tear, sometimes factory halogen light bulbs go out after a couple of years. This makes it dangerous for the driver to indicate that they are on the road at night and also indicate that the vehicle is slowing down. I will show how to replace the light bulb and restore the safety of the driver Replacing a tail light bulb is a fairly simple procedure; it can be done with general tools that an average household has. In this guide I will be replacing the brake light bulb on my 2006 Acura MDX.

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Keep the car turned off.
Unlock the car.
Open up the trunk by pulling the handle towards you.

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Pop out the top and bottom screw covers with a flat-head screwdriver.
Keep these screws in a safe place because you will need them again to reassemble the tail light.

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Unscrew the top and bottom screws with a Phillips head screwdriver.

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Loosen the tail light unit by wiggling it slightly.
Gently pry in between the tail light and the body to pop out the white stud screws.

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Gently remove the cables from their respective clips in the tail light housing.

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Rotate the 2nd and 4th sockets 180 degrees counterclockwise to separate them from the housing.

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Pull the light bulb out of the socket.
Caution: The bulb may be hot if it was turned on recently.

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Replace the sockets with the new halogen or LED bulbs by gently pushing them into the socket.
Use 7443 type halogen or LED bulbs.

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Turn on the car.
Ensure it's in Park.
Rotate the light dial to nighttime mode to ensure that the bulbs turn on.

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Rotate the light dial back to daytime.
Push the brakes down to ensure the brake lights work when activated.

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Put the socket back into the respective housing.
Make sure the rubber gasket sits flat with the housing to ensure an airtight seal.
Rotate the socket 180 degrees clockwise to lock it in place.

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Gently place the cables under their respective clips in the housing.

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Line up the white stud screws to their respective holes on the tailight assembly.
Pop the tailight assembly back into place by firmly pushing.

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With a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws at the top and bottom.

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Place the screw covers back on top of the holes.