As motorists on the public roadways, one of the duties of being a responsible driver is maintaining your vehicle in an operable condition. All vehicles must have operable taillights as a safety indication to oncoming motorists. Owners of the Acura RDX will find replacement taillight bulbs can be purchased at a local auto parts store and can be installed in the driveway or garage.
Open the tailgate of the Acura RDX, and place a cloth on the taillight assembly panel located on the inside of the tailgate.
Pry open the taillight assembly carefully with the slotted screwdriver by sliding the screwdriver into the notch on the middle edge of the assembly.
Remove the burned-out lights from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the bulb comes lose.
Screw in the new bulbs into the assembly by turning the socket clockwise until the bulbs are seated into place.
Turn on the Acura RDX lights, and press the brake to test the lights.
Replace the taillight assembly panel, and snap into place.
