Interior Lights Acura TL III

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Scheme 8

1. Remove the moonroof switch (see «MOONROOF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#power-moonroof) ).
2. Carefully pull down the roof console (A).
3. Disconnect the 20P connector (B) from the roof console.
4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each interior light switch position according to (Scheme 8). NOTE: Before testing, check the front individual map light bulb(s). When check for continuity across the diode, use the diode setting on the digital volt/ohm meter to check the diode bias.
5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the roof console as an assembly.

Scheme 9

1. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver. Front Map Light: 4 CP x 2
2. Check the bulb(s) (B). If the bulb is OK, but there is a malfunction, check the interior light switch (see «INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights) ).

Scheme 10

1. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver. Rear Map Light: 5 W x 2
2. Remove the two mounting bolts.
3. Disconnect the 3P connector (B) from the rear map light (C).
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 11

1. Remove the glove box stops and damper (see «GLOVE BOX HOUSING REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#dashboard__glove-box-housing-removal-installation) ).
2. Carefully pry the glove box light out of the glove box housing.
3. Twist the socket (A) to remove it from the glove box light (B). Glove Box Light: 1.4 W
4. Remove the bulb (C) from the socket.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 12

1. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver. Courtesy Light: 2CP
2. Remove the bulb (B) from the socket.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 13

1. Remove the sunvisor (see «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__headliner-removalinstallation) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the sunvisor (B).
3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. With the vanity mirror cover (C) opened, there should be continuity. With the vanity mirror cover (C) closed, there should be no continuity.
4. If the continuity check is not as specified, replace the sunvisor.

Scheme 14

1. Wrap the tip of the screwdriver in tape.
2. Carefully slide the screwdriver between the metal mounting ring (A) and the headliner until the tip of the screwdriver is resting against the lens locking tab. Vanity Mirror Light: 5 W NOTE: Right side is shown. Left side is symmetrical.
3. Rotate the screwdriver handle toward the center of the vehicle while pressing the tip of the screwdriver against the locking tab to release the lens.
4. Pull the lens (B) down.
5. Disconnect the 2P connector (C) from the light.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 15

1. Remove the center console (see «CENTER CONSOLE REAR SECTION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#consoles__center-console-rear-section-removalinstallation) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the console box light. Console Box Light: 1.4 W
3. Carefully pry out the console box light lens (B).
4. Turn the bulb socket (C) 45° counterclockwise to remove it from the lens. NOTE: If only replacing the lens, it is not necessary to remove the center console box.

Scheme 16

1. Remove the roof console and disconnect the 20P connector (see «INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights) ).
2. Connect the roof console connector terminal No. 3 to battery power and terminal No. 7 to body ground. The ambient lights (A) should turn on. If they do not turn on, replace the roof console.

Scheme 17

1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Carefully pry out the trunk light (A). Trunk Light: 5 W
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the light.
4. Check for continuity between the No. 1 (+) and No. 2 (-) terminals. There should be continuity. If there is no continuity, check the bulb (C). If the bulb is OK, replace the trunk light.

Scheme 18

1. Open the trunk lid and remove the trunk lid trim (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-trunk-lid) ).
2. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the trunk lid latch (B).
3. Check for continuity between the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals. There should be continuity with the trunk lid latch unlatched (trunk lid open). There should be no continuity with the trunk lid latch latched (trunk lid closed).
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the trunk lid latch switch.

See also:
• MOONROOF SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT
• GLOVE BOX HOUSING REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION
• HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• CENTER CONSOLE REAR SECTION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID
• INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT