Interior Lights (v6) Acura TSX II

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1. Turn the map light switch OFF.
2. Carefully pry the lens (A) off with a small screwdriver. Front Individual Map Light: 8 W x 2 Front Individual Map Light: 8 W x 2
3. Remove the screws, then remove the front individual map lights (B).
4. Disconnect the connectors (C) from the lights.
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
6. If the continuity is not as specified, check the bulb(s). If the bulb(s) are OK, replace the map lights.
7. Install the lights in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Turn the ceiling light switch OFF.
2. Carefully pry the lens (A) off with a small screwdriver. Ceiling Light: 8 W
3. Remove the screws, then remove the ceiling light (B).
4. Disconnect the 3P connector (C) from the ceiling light.
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table. (Scheme 9): Checking For Continuity Between Terminals In Each Switch Position
6. If the continuity is not as specified, check the bulb (D). If the bulb is OK; replace the ceiling light.
7. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

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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 terminals No. 1(+) and No. 2 (-). There should be continuity. If there is no continuity, check the bulb. If the bulb is OK, replace the trunk light assembly.
5. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

Interior Light Switch Test/Replacement

Note. The interior light switch is built into the moonroof switch.

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1. Remove the front individual map lights (see «FRONT INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights-v6) ).
2. Disconnect the moonroof switch 12P connector (A) and the map light 3P connector (B).
3. Remove the moonroof switch (C) from the map light housing.
4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table. (Scheme 12): Checking Continuity Between Terminals In Each Switch Position
5. If the continuity is not as specified, the interior light switch is faulty; replace the moonroof switch assembly.
6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Ambient Light Test/Replacement

Note. The ambient light is built into the moonroof switch.

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1. Remove the front individual map lights (see «FRONT INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights-v6) ).
2. Disconnect the moonroof switch 12P connector (A) and the map light 3P connector (B). Ambient Light: LED
3. Remove the moonroof switch (C) from the map light housing.
4. At the moonroof switch side, check the light by connecting battery power to terminal No. 3 and ground to terminal No. 1. The ambient light should come on. If the light does not come on, replace the moonroof switch assembly.
5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

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

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1. Remove the glove box stops and damper (see «GLOVE BOX DAMPER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#dashboard-v6__glove-box-damper-replacement) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the glove box light (B). Glove Box Light: LED
3. Remove the light.
4. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Remove the sunvisor (see «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-v6__sunvisor-removalinstallation) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the sunvisor (B). Vanity Mirror Light 2 W x 2
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table. (Scheme 17): Checking Continuity Between Terminals In Each Switch Position.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, check the bulbs (D). If the bulbs are OK, replace the sunvisor (see «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim-v6__sunvisor-removalinstallation) ).
5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see «DRIVER'S POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#dashboard-v6) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the driver's footwell light (B). Footwell Light: LED
3. Remove the light.
4. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see «PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#dashboard-v6__passengers-dashboard-undercover-removalinstallation) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the passenger's footwell light (B). Footwell Light: LED
3. Remove the light.
4. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Remove the center pocket.
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the center pocket light (B). Center Pocket Light: LED
3. Remove the light.
4. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the trunk lid latch assembly (B).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table. (Scheme 22): Checking Continuity Between Terminals In Each Switch Position.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the trunk lid latch (see «TRUNK LID LATCH REPLACEMENT»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/communication-devices/#openers-v6__trunk-lid-latch-replacement) ).

See also:
• GLOVE BOX DAMPER REPLACEMENT
• SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• DRIVER'S POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• TRUNK LID LATCH REPLACEMENT
• FRONT INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT