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2005-2006 RSX Taillight Conversion on 2002-2004 Model.

TOOLS NEEDED
10mm Socket
8mm Deep Socket
Phillips Screw Driver
Wire Cutters
Dremel or Drill
Butt Connectors or Solder
Electrical Tape

PARTS NEEDED
New or used, these are the parts you will need to do the conversion. Acuraautomotiveparts.org has diagrams, part numbers and good pricing.

Taillight Brackets
71541-S6M-010 BEAM, R. RR. BUMPER (UPPER) - $15.62
71591-S6M-010 BEAM, L. FR. BUMPER (UPPER) - $15.62

Reverse Sockets
33513-S2A-003 SOCKET (T10) (x2) - $4.92
Note: You will also need the plugs that plug into the sockets, as the 02-04 plugs are different. Using the part number for the sockets listed above, call your Honda/Acura dealer and tell them you need the plugs for these sockets. You can purchase them with wire for an additional charge.

Taillights
33501-S6M-A51 LAMP UNIT, R. TAIL - $183.14
33551-S6M-A51 LAMP UNIT, L. TAIL - $183.14

Mud Flap Base Cover (Different than 02-04.)
74551-S6M-J00 COVER, R. RR. FENDER - $12.61
74591-S6M-J00 COVER, L. RR. FENDER - $12.61

Rear Bumper from 2005-2006

Impact Absorber from 2005-2006

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove your stock bumper.
- Remove the screws holding the bumper to the quarter panel
- Remove Mud guards
- Remove plastic clips on underside of bumper cover.
- Remove bumper by unsnapping the sides from the body. Unplug license plate light. Pull bumper off.

2. Remove Taillights
- Unplug all wiring
- Remove 4 8mm nuts on each taillght.
- Remove 10mm nuts securing taillight brackets.
- Remove taillights.

3. 05-06 Lights
There are two options when installing the lights. You can saw off one of the mounting posts on the taillight. Or, you can drill a hole for the mounting post. The 05-06 lights mount differently.
- Place the taillight up to the car and mark where hole needs to be drilled. See the picture for details. I used toothpaste on the end of the mounting post to show me where I needed to drill. See photo where pen is pointing.

4. Install Taillights
- Secure taillights with 4 8mm nuts.
- Secure 10mm nuts on bracket

5. Wiring
- Discon