1999 Acura TL. Message is: Hard disk reading

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HID Bulb Replacement

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 codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the XM radio channel preset. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Turn the combination light switch OFF.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.
4. Remove the headlight assembly.

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

1. Turn the socket (A) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb (B).
2. Pull the retaining spring (C) away from the bulb then remove the bulb.
3. Make sure the bulb harness (D) is routed correctly so it does not contact the reflector (E).
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the notches in the bulb align with the tabs in the headlight.
5. After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's XM radio channel presets.

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i dont know how else to do it other than with a diagnostic tester. i think that may be the only way.

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Was the door open when you got the message (easy to do)?
Did you close the door properly?
Did you replace the disc shiny side down?

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just did it tke a breath and put on your small hands!If you r talking about hid bulbs i found aftermarket bulbs at www.moble-emotions.com its best to get both and change them togetherso they match i did only one first and you could see the differance big time.On the battery side the black cover to lightbulb neens to b poped off there r two thumb push tab pry light with a screw driver. on pass side take the 10mm bolt off washerbottle and move aside.(.you need a small hex or starbit to remove the set screw.after u get the set screw off takr both hans and twist hard the cover has a slot as u turn off pull out.there is a hook tab about the size of a paperclip un hook at bottom bulb its fixed at top so just lift bottom to top.remove and replace bulb.(twist out )reverse stepsI also looked at a picture on acurra parts site goood luck i think i did it better than discribing

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SOURCE: can i get to fuel pump on 1999 Acura TL from back

Below are the proper steps to removing your vehicle's fuel tank..



Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Relieve the fuel pressure
Remove the rear seat cushion.
Remove the plastic grommet from the floor pan.
Detach the fuel pump electrical harness.
Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel pump by compressing the tabs on both sides of each nylon push connect fitting and easing the fuel line off of the fuel pump.
Raise and safely support the vehicle securely on jackstands.
Remove the muffler mount.
Remove the heat shields.
Remove the fuel tank cover.
Remove the drain plug and drain the gasoline into a approved container.
Disconnect the fuel lines and remove the fuel filter and base.
Loosen the fuel tank filler pipe clamp at the fuel tank.
Support the fuel tank using a hydraulic jack and a block of wood or other suitable device.
Remove the two fuel tank support strap bolts and position the straps out of the way.
Partially lower the fuel tank to access the fuel tank filler pipe vent tube and disconnect the vent tube and filler pipe from the tank.
Disconnect the fuel vapor tube from the tank.
Lower the tank from the vehicle.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.