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2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement

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    1. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement, Tail Light Bulb: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Open the trunk.

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    2. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Clean the area of work by removing any materials in the area.

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    3. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the bolt covers with the flat head screwdriver from the tail light housing.

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    4. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Remove bolts with a ratchet, driver extension bar, and 5/16" socket from tail light housing.

      • If a ratchet, drive extension bar, and 5/16" socket are not available, a Phillips head screwdriver can be used as a substitute. However, using a Phillips head screwdriver will make the removal of the bolts more challenging.

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    5. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove tail light housing from the car.

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    6. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the bulb socket from the tail light housing.

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    7. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the bulb from bulb socket.

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    8. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Insert new bulb into bulb socket.

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    9. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Check the new bulb is functioning.

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    10. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Insert bulb socket back into tail light housing.

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    11. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Insert tail light housing back into car.

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    12. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Insert bolt back into the tail light housing with a ratchet, driver extension bar, and 5/16" socket.

      • If a ratchet, drive extension bar, and 5/16" socket are not available, a Phillips head screwdriver can be used as a substitute. However, using a Phillips head screwdriver will make the tightener of the bolts more challenging.

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    13. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
      • Insert bolt covers into the tail light housing.

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    14. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
      • Check that the tail light housing is secured.

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    15. 2007-2012 Acura Rdx Tail Light Bulb Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
      • Double check the new bulb is functioning.

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Conclusion

Driving a vehicle without the tail lights working is a violation against traffic laws and doing so could result in a traffic fine. Another important factor is the safety of passengers present on the road because driving a vehicle with inadequate visibility could result in an accident since the stopping sight distance will be affected dramatically. Therefore, it is important to have working tail lights. Nevertheless, the average price of replacing a tail light bulb on 2007-2012 Acura Rdx vehicles is approximately between 90 to 100 dollars after tax. Nonetheless, if the driver knows how to replace a tail light bulb on 2007-2012 Acura Rdx vehicles, they can do it for around a tenth of the cost expected from automobile repair shops. The only things to keep in mind when following the steps above is to make sure not to stick the screwdriver or your fingers in the taillight bulb socket to avoid being electrocuted or, serious damage can be caused to the electrical components of the vehicle. In addition, make sure not to perform the fix during wet conditions.

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