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BII 13453Publications No.
Issue DateINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Accessory Application
FOG LIGHTS P/N 08V31-TX4-200 2013 RDX
MAR 2012
PARTS LIST2 Fog lights
2 Self-tapping screws, 5 x 16 mm
Left cover
Right cover
Fog light harness
6 Wire ties
3 Aluminum tapes
Headlight switch
Relay
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIREDPhillips screwdriverStubby Phillips screwdriverFlat-tip screwdriverRatchet10 mm Socket10 mm Open end wrenchDiagonal cuttersIsopropyl alcoholShop towelScissorsTapeBlanket5 mm Hex wrenchThe following tool is available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program. On the iN, click on: Service > Service Bay > Tool and Equipment Program, then enter the number under “Search.” Or, call 888-424-6857.Trim Tool Set (T/N SOJATP2014)
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Illustration of the Fog Lights on the Vehicle
INSTALLATION
1. Lower the tilt lever, and release the column band (two clips).
Client Information: The information in this installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.”
QA00801AX
FOG LIGHT
FOG LIGHT
FOG LIGHT HARNESS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
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COLUMN BAND
UPPER COLUMN COVER
STEERING WHEEL
2 CLIPS
STEERING WHEEL
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to change the power mode to “ON.” Turn the steering wheel 90° clockwise. Using a plastic trim tool, release the lock as shown.
3. Turn the steering wheel 180° counterclockwise. Using a plastic trim tool, release the lock as shown.
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LOCK
UPPER COLUMN COVER
PLASTIC TRIM TOOL
STEERING WHEEL
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PLASTIC TRIM TOOL
LOCK
UPPER COLUMN COVER
STEERING WHEEL
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4. Remove the upper column cover (two retaining tabs and two hooks).
5. Remove one self-tapping screw from the lower column cover.
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UPPER COLUMN COVER
2 RETAINING TABS
2 HOOKS
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LOWER COLUMN COVER
STEERING WHEEL
SELF-TAPPING SCREW
6. Turn the steering wheel 180° clockwise.
7. Remove one self-tapping screw from the lower column cover.
8. Remove the lower column cover (one self-tapping screw).
9. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to change the power mode to “OFF.”
10. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
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LOWER COLUMN COVER
SELF-TAPPING SCREW
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SELF-TAPPING SCREW
LOWER COLUMN COVER
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11. Unplug the vehicle connector from the light switch.
12. Push in the two retaining tabs, and remove the light switch from the steering column. NOTE: Do not pull on the lever.
13. Install the new light switch to the steering column. Make sure both retaining tabs are fully engaged.NOTE: Do not push on the lever.
14. Plug the vehicle connector to the new light switch. Make sure the vehicle harness is not stretched.
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LIGHT SWITCH
STEERING COLUMN
RETAINING TABSLEVER
VEHICLE CONNECTOR
STEERING WHEEL
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STEERING COLUMN
LEVER
VEHICLE CONNECTOR
STEERING WHEEL
NEW LIGHT SWITCH
VEHICLE HARNESS
15. Attach masking tape to the front bumper, left headlight and left front fender as shown.
16. Repeat step 15 to attach masking tape to the right side of the vehicle.
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RIGHT HEADLIGHT LEFT
HEADLIGHT LEFT FRONT FENDER
FRONT BUMPER
TAPES
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17. Release the air duct (two clips).
18. Remove the front grille cover (eight clips).19. Remove the front bumper.
• Remove the two self-tapping screws, two hex bolts, ten clips, and two long clips.
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8 CLIPS FRONT GRILLE COVER
FRONT
CLIPS
AIR DUCT
AIR DUCT
QA01003CXFRONT BUMPER10 CLIPS
2 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
2 HEX BOLTS
LONG CLIPS
• Release the three retaining tabs on each side of the bumper.
• Release the six retaining tabs on each side of the bumper.
QA01004AXFRONT BUMPER
3 RETAINING TABS
QA01005AXFRONT BUMPER
6 RETAINING TABS
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• With the help of an assistant, remove the front bumper.
• Place the front bumper on a blanket.
20. Remove the three clips from the left front inner fender, and release the left front inner fender. NOTE: Do not fully remove the left front inner fender.
21. Repeat step 20 to release the right front inner fender.
QA01006CXFRONT BUMPER
QA01007BX
3 CLIPS
LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER
FRONT
22. Remove the left fog light bezel from the front bumper (two self-tapping screws and seven retaining tabs).
23. Remove the bezel cover from the left fog light bezel (four retaining tabs).
24. Reinstall the left fog light bezel to the front bumper with one of the self-tapping screws removed in step 22.
25. Install the new left cover to the left fog light bezel.
QA01008BX
FRONT BUMPER
BEZEL COVER
SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
LEFT FOG LIGHT BEZEL
4 RETAINING TABS
7 RETAINING TABS
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FRONT BUMPER
NEW LEFT COVER
SELF-TAPPING SCREW (reuse)
LEFT FOG LIGHT BEZEL (reuse)
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26. Install the fog light to the front bumper with a 5 x 16 mm self-tapping screw and one self-tapping screw removed in step 22.
27. Repeat steps 22 through 26 to install the right fog light assembly to the right side of the front bumper.
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FRONT BUMPER (inside)
SELF-TAPPING SCREW (reuse)
FOG LIGHT
5 x 16 mm SELF-TAPPING SCREW
28. Locate the vehicle 1-pin connector taped to the vehicle harness. Remove the tape to free the vehicle 1-pin connector.
29. Plug the fog light harness 1-pin connector to the vehicle 1-pin connector.
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LEFT FRONT FENDER
FRONT
FOG LIGHT HARNESS
TAPE (Remove.)
VEHICLE 1-PIN CONNECTOR
VEHICLE 1-PIN CONNECTOR
FOG LIGHT HARNESS 1-PIN CONNECTOR
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30. Remove the vehicle ground bolt, and secure the fog light harness ground terminal to the vehicle ground terminal.
31. Secure the fog light harness to the vehicle harness with a wire tie as shown.
32. Secure the 1-pin connectors and fog light harness to the vehicle harness with a wire tie.
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FRONT
FOG LIGHT HARNESS GROUND TERMINAL
VEHICLE GROUND TERMINAL
VEHICLE GROUND BOLT (reuse)
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FRONT
1-PIN CONNECTORS
WIRE TIE
FOG LIGHT HARNESS
WIRE TIE
VEHICLE HARNESS
33. Route the fog light harness, and secure it to the vehicle harness with a wire tie.
34. Route the fog light harness under the left headlight, and secure it to the bumper beam with two wire ties as shown.
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FRONT
VEHICLE HARNESS
FOG LIGHT HARNESS
WIRE TIE
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FRONT
LEFT HEADLIGHT
FOG LIGHT HARNESS
2 WIRE TIES
2 WIRE TIES
BUMPER BEAM
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35. Route the fog light harness along the bumper beam. Secure the clip on the fog light harness to the bumper beam as shown.
36. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, thoroughly clean the areas where the aluminum tapes will attach. Secure the fog light harness to the bumper beam with a aluminum tape.
37. Using a scissors, cut two aluminum tapes in half. Secure the fog light harness to the bumper beam with four halves of aluminum tape.
QA01106AXCLIP
FOG LIGHT HARNESS
BUMPER BEAM
BUMPER BEAM
FOG LIGHT HARNESS
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2 ALUMINUM TAPES (Cut in half.)
BUMPER BEAM (Clean with isopropyl alcohol.)
ALUMINUM TAPE
38. Align the green tape on the fog light harness with the vehicle clip, and secure the fog light harness to the vehicle harness with a wire tie.
39. With the help of an assistant, bring the front bumper close to the vehicle, and plug the two fog light harness 2-pin connectors to the two fog lights.
40. Reinstall the front bumper. Do not install the two hex head bolts that fasten the inner fenders to the front bumper at this time.
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FOG LIGHT HARNESS
VEHICLE CLIP
RIGHT HEADLIGHT
VEHICLE HARNESS GREEN TAPE
(Align.)
WIRE TIE FRONT
QA01201AXFRONT BUMPER
FOG LIGHT HARNESS 2-PIN CONNECTORS
FOG LIGHT
FOG LIGHT
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41. Remove the relay box cover (two retaining tabs).
42. Install the relay into the relay box.
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RELAY BOX COVER
FRONT
2 RETAINING TABS
LEFT HEADLIGHT
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TOP VIEWInstall here.
FRONT
RELAY
RELAY BOX
RELAY BOX
43. Check that all wire harnesses are routed properly and all connectors are plugged in.
44. Reinstall all removed parts. Do not reinstall the clips and bolts that fasten the inner fenders until you have aimed the fog lights.
45. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.46. Press and hold the radio power button for two
seconds to restore the radio and navi (if equipped) system functions.
47. Reset the clock (vehicle without navigation).
USE AND CARE
How to Operate the Fog Lights
• Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO or “ ” position (headlights on low beam).
• Turn on the fog light switch (indicator is on).• If the fog lights do not turn on, check the fuse and all the
connectors, including the ground cable.
NOTE: The fog light lenses may cloud when the outside temperature is cold; this is normal and should go away in warm weather.
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F OG
LIG
HT
SWIT
CH
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Low HighOFF
ON
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AUTO/
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How to Aim the Fog Lights48. Release the inner fender.
49. Adjust the fog light:• To adjust, turn the aim adjustment screw in or
out until the correct aim is obtained.• Adjust the aim according to local laws and
regulations.
50. Install the clips and bolts to secure the inner fenders.
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LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER
FRONT
FRONT BUMPER
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AIM ADJUSTMENT SCREW
To raise.To lower.
STUBBY PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
BULB REPLACEMENT1. Release the inner fender (one hex bolt and two
clips).
2. Insert your hand behind the inner fender. Unplug the connector from the fog light.
3. Remove the bulb.
QA01207BX2 CLIPS
LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER
FRONT
HEX BOLT
FRONT BUMPER
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FOG LIGHT
BULB
CONNECTOR
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4. Install the new bulb to the fog light.• Use only a Genuine Honda halogen light bulb of
specified wattage.Rating: 12V 55W H11 Halogen Light Bulb
P/N 33165-STK-A01• Do not touch the bulb. Oily or greasy substances
on the bulb can shorten its service life due to the heat produced when the bulb is turned on. If the bulb is accidentally touched, wipe it clean with a soft cloth that has been dampened with denatured alcohol or a mild detergent solution.
• When installing the new bulb, align the cutout on the fog light with the tab on the new bulb and turn the new bulb clockwise until it locks. If the bulb is not installed properly, the fog light may annoy oncoming drivers.
5. Reinstall the removed parts. Check that the wire harnesses are not pinched. Be sure to tighten the clips and bolt securely.
6. Check the operation of the fog light; adjust the aim if necessary.
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NEW BULB
Turn.
FOG LIGHT
CONNECTOR
NEW BULB
Play: Stop: