Acura RL. Manual - part 605

Fig. 22: Identifying Console Box Light, Socket And Bulb 
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4. Remove the bulb (C) from the socket.  

5. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.  

COURTESY LIGHT REPLACEMENT 

1. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver. 

Courtesy Light: 2 CP  

Fig. 23: Identifying Courtesy Light Lens And Bulb 
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2. Remove the bulb (B) from the socket.  

3. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.  

VANITY MIRROR LIGHT TEST 

1. Open the sunvisor.  

2. Remove the sunvisor (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

3. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the vanity mirror light. 

 

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Vanity Mirror Light: 2W  

Fig. 24: Identifying Vanity Mirror Light And 2P Connector 
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4. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. 

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With the vanity mirror cover (B) opened, there should be continuity.  

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With the vanity mirror cover closed, there should be no continuity.  

5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the bulb (C) or the sunvisor.  

TRUNK LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT 

1. Open the trunk lid.  

2. Carefully pry out the trunk light (A). 

Trunk Light: 5 W  

 

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Fig. 25: Identifying Trunk Light And 2P Connector 
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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.  

5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.  

TRUNK LID LATCH SWITCH TEST 

1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the trunk lid trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 

TRUNK LID ).  

2. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the trunk lid latch (B). 

 

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Fig. 26: Identifying Trunk Lid Latch And 5P Connector 
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3. Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 1 terminals. 

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There should be continuity with the trunk lid latch unlatched (trunk lid open).  

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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.  

DOOR SWITCH TEST 

DRIVER'S DOOR 

1. Remove the driver's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the door switch (B). 

Fig. 27: Identifying Door Switch And 2P Connector 
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3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. 

 

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