hi i have an 02 tl-s and I noticed that the lights behind the shift gate are not working. First, are there lights back there? if so, how would I get to them for a replacement?

 

when you take the center console apart you can get under the shifter to the lights. you may have to unscrew a few extra parts but it shouldn't be too difficult. not too sure what model of bulb is in there though. sorry.

SSTS

 

i just changed that exact bulb and you don't have to remove the entire centre console, all you have to do is first tomake things easier is to remove the shifter knob, it just unscrews now its tight so you'll have to work at it but it does come off, second take a thin flat head screw driver and remove the trim piece that surrounds the gray piece on top of the shift gate numbers, third using the same screw driver carefully pry the gray piece from all sides and it will lift straight up exposing the shift gate numbers, next carefully pull the numbers off the shift gate ( it's glued down but the will lift off with some careful force) once that is done you'll see the bulb, I'm not sure of the bulb part # but it's a small peanut type that just plugs in. i just did the LED conversion for my dash and have 4 or 5 of these bulbs left over you can probably go to an acura dealership or local parts shop. hope this helps and good luck.
Peace, Jeff