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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1997CL L4-2156CC 2.2L SOHC F22B1 MFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - HVACCONTROL MODULE HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRCLIMATE CONTROL UNIT BULB REPLACEMENT
1997 Acura CL L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC F22B1 MFI
Climate Control Unit Bulb Replacement
1997 Acura CL L4-2156cc 2.2L SOHC F22B1 MFISECTION Climate Control Unit Bulb Replacement
CAUTION:
- Before replacing bulbs, discharge the static electricity (which accumulated on you when you removed the climate control unit) by touching the door striker or other body parts.
- Do not touch the electronic components on the printed circuit board in the climate control unit.
1. Remove the climate control unit (see previous column).

2. Carefully remove the self-tapping screws and the rear cover.

3. Remove the bulb(s) with a flat-tip screwdriver.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. Make note of the following items.
- Do not kink or pull on the wires between the control unit and printed circuit board.
- After installation, operate the climate control unit to see whether it works properly.
- Run the self-diagnosis function to confirm that there are no problems in the system.
- Before replacing bulbs, discharge the static electricity (which accumulated on you when you removed the climate control unit) by touching the door striker or other body parts.
- Do not touch the electronic components on the printed circuit board in the climate control unit.
1. Remove the climate control unit (see previous column).
2. Carefully remove the self-tapping screws and the rear cover.
3. Remove the bulb(s) with a flat-tip screwdriver.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. Make note of the following items.
- Do not kink or pull on the wires between the control unit and printed circuit board.
- After installation, operate the climate control unit to see whether it works properly.
- Run the self-diagnosis function to confirm that there are no problems in the system.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.