subject: 5 Easy Steps To Replace The Headlights On Acura Cl [print this page] Headlights are one of the prominent elements in your CL that ensures a safe journey, even in the darkest road. However, these illuminating fragments are highly fragile and tend to fail with time. It is a replacement which has to be done without any choice. With time, headlights lose its efficiency; this is where you should not wait longer and opt for an immediate replacement.
What's more important than a replacement is your choice of buying quality headlights, which can resist longer and at the same time, ensure a safe ride with your Acura CL. You always have a chance to buy those cheap headlights that can save your money, for the time being, but later, die out soon. Although, the best option is to choose an OE recommended headlight, you can also look for some good-quality aftermarket headlights, which are designed with excellent technologies to make sure that they last longer as well as keep illuminating the road with good intensity. These headlights are quite affordable to buy and are manufactured to fit on your CL perfectly.
Another important factor that consumes your expenses is the replacement cost. You can avoid this cost by replacing the headlights yourself. It's quite easy to replace it even if you are a bit familiar with the tools. A set of tools and a simple procedure will be only required to replace the headlights on your Acura CL. Simply follow the steps mentioned below:
1. Firstly, you will need to remove the power connector which is located behind the headlight ballast. Open the hood to get an access to this connector and unplug it.
2. Now, remove the bulb by turning its collar counterclockwise. This will cause the bulb to lose from its place so that you can remove the bulb easily by pulling out straight.
3. Put the new headlight back to the housing and turn it clockwise so that it locks firmly in the housing.
4. Connect the power plug again and you're done!
5. If the replacement is for the driver-side headlight, you will need to remove the overflow tank located near the radiator support beam. Secure the tank with a wire towards the passenger side and perform the same replacement procedure mentioned above to replace the headlight on the driver side.
Remember to disconnect battery when you perform this replacement to avoid any hazardous incidents. Perform these easy steps and save money on replacing your Acura CL headlights.
