Headlight Bulb replacement (HID D2S Xenon)

The D2S is the correct low beam bulb for your vehicle. The variations will not have an affect on performance. It is more or less a customer preference (color). As far as the high beam, that bulb may be bad too. It is odd that they both went bad at the same time. I would first recommend that you check fuses under the hood to make sure none are bad. If they are good, the bulbs most likely just need replaced. I don't feel it is a larger problem. What I always recommend to my customers is that when one goes bad, the others are not far behind. If you replace one low beam bulb, replace the other low beam with the same type bulb. As long as it is a D2S, you will be fine.

Here is a video that shows how in the MDX which is similar:

https://youtu.be/T9zoLXkaRQg

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Here are the directions specific to HID bulb replacement on your vehicle. Please follow the directions. The system should never be turned on with the bulb disconnected from the vehicle. Please be careful. The attached pictures correlate with the directions.

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2002 Acura 3.2TL V6-3.2L SOHC
HID Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Lighting and Horns Headlamp Headlamp Bulb Service and Repair Removal and Replacement HID Bulb Replacement
HID BULB REPLACEMENT
HID Bulb Removal

WARNING: A transient high tension (25,000 V) occurs at the bulb sockets of the high intensity discharge (HID) lamps when the combination light switch is turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if you do not observe the cautions below.

CAUTION:
- Never turn on the combination light switch before fitting the HID bulbs to their bulb sockets and completing the reassembly of the headlight assembly.
- Do not service the headlights assembly in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, near a sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet to prevent electrocution.
- Do not touch the surface of the HID bulbs with your bare hands and do not stain it with any oils and fats.
- Do not disassemble the inverter unit and the ignitor unit.
- Do not turn on the HID bulb by using a power source other than the battery mounted on your vehicle.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Combination light switch OFF.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.
4. Disconnect the headlight assembly 2P connector.

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5. Remove the Torx bolt (A) using a Torx T20 bit.
6. Turn the cover (B) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight assembly.

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7. Turn the socket (A) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb (B).

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8. Pull the retaining spring (A) away from the bulb (B), then remove the bulb (B).
9. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
10. After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

Fi you have driving lights then the module may be bad have it scanned. If you don't have drl's then it may be the multiplex unit under passenger side.

From the price range the lower number is a regular headlight bulb and the other is a capacitive discharge bulb for the 130. Can you post a picture of the bulb?

See pictures for instructions. Do not touch new bulb with your hands it will immediately burn out. You can decide to do it or not.

From behind the headlight assembly, remove the torx bolt with a t20 bit. Turn the cover counter clockwise and pull out. Turn the bulb's socket counterclockwise and pull out. Press the fastener in and to the side to release the bulb. Put back in reverse.
Make sure not to touch the glass part of the bulb.

Hi TonyDiStasio,

You need to get the bumper cover out to get at the lower holding bolts, two more pieces below.