glove box ACURA INTEGRA 1994 Service Repair Manual

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS}
The Integra SRS includes a driver's airbag, located in the steering wheel hub. ln addition, all mod€ls excepi tna
Rs model for canada have a front passenger's airbsg located in the dashboard above the glove box, InformaUon
necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this servica Manual. ltems marked with an sstorisk (r) on thr
contents page include, or are located near, SRS components. Servicing. disassembling or roplacing thea6 ltems
will require special precautions and tools, and should thoreiore be done by an authorhed Acura dealer.
' To avoid rondering ths sRS inoporativo, which could lard to porronll Injury or darth In thc cvant ot. r.yr.
trontal collision, all sRs sorvico work must be pcrformcd by !n ruthorizcd Acu.! daerrr,
' lmpTopor 3orvica proceduroa, including inco.roct r.movd r d Installation of tha SRS, could Lld to pc[onc Inlu-
ry caussd by unintsntional activation ot tho airbags.
' All sRs oloctrical wiring harnoa$! aro coverod with yallow In3ulatlon, Rcbtcd componcnts arc bcrtad In tha
stoering Golumn, front console, dsrhboa.d, and darhboard lowor plnol, lnd in thc d$hbolrd abovc tha gaov!
bor. Do not uas oloctdcal te$ oquipmont on thaaa citcuhs.
NoTE: The original radio has a coded thett protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code numb6r b€lore* disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No. 32 (7.S A) fuse Jrom the undsr-hood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on. When the word ,,CODE,, is displayed, enter the cus_
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio oDerauon.

Warning/Caution Label Locations
(cont'd)
G: DBIVEB TNFORMATTON {SUNV|SORt
rThis vo.3ion ot tho lsb€l i! us6d in csrs wtth a,ront soatpaas€ngor's airbag.
G: DBIVEB INFORMATTON {SUNvtSORt.
. BEFoRE oRrvrNG, Reeo L.qset msiDr rxE GLovE Box.
ALWAYS WEAR YOUN SCIT EELTC.Ai IS EOUIPPED WITH A DRIVER AIRBAG ANOA_FRo_NT SEAT pASSENGER nrnslc nNo e raoNiSEATPASSENGER AIRBAG AS A SUPPIEMENTAL BES.TRAINT SYSTEM {SBSI
: Lr_ll^gls_lglls ro suppLEMENr rHE sEAr BEt-r.
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J: GLOVE BOX INFORMATIOf{
AIBBAG INFORMANO
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTiAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
. THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT
IS INSTALLED. TI{E DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN
ON THE CERTTFICATION PLATE, LOCATED ON THE
DRIVER'S DOOR JAMB.
. DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS AND REPLACEMENT OF SNS
COMPONENTS MUST BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED
DEALER
. SEE YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL FOR AODITIONAL SRS
INFORMATION.
K: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER INFLATOR WARNING TAG
A WARNING
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAN SERIOUSLY
HURT OR KILL YOU.
INSTALL THE RED SERVICE CONNECTOR WHEN THE IN-
FLATOR HARNESS IS DISCONNECTED
L: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER MODULE DANGER
A DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER. LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARM'
FUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COM.
POUNDS.
STORGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 2OOOF
tlOO"CI. FOB PROPER HANDLIING, STORAG€ AND DIS-
POSAL PROCEDURES REF€B TO THE SERVICE MANUAL,
SBS SUPPLEMENT.
POTSON
CONTAI'\'S POISONOUS SODIUM AZIOE AND POTASSIUM
NITRATE.
FIRST AID
IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING.
FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.
IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT) ARE IN.
HALED, SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE. GET PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACI.I OF CHILDREN.
A' WARNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND. IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYEO, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.
. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT OR PROB.
ING DEVICES.
THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIOENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
. NO SERVICEAALE PABTS INSIDE. OO NOT OISAS-
SEMBLE.
. PLACE AIRBAG UPFIGHT WHEN REMOVED.
. FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
fi{lHfiFe*% _
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M: AIRBAG LABEL
AIRBAG
N: SRS WARNING IENGINE HOODI
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SBSI
THIS VEHICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG.
ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ARE
COLORED YELLOW.
TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USING ELECTRI-
CAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON TI{E SRS WIRING CAN MAKE
THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OB CAUSE ACCIOENTAL FIR'
ING OF THE INFLATOR.
A. WANING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAf{ SERIOUSLY HURT YOU'
FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRSI
THIS VEI{ICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DRIVER ANO FRONT
SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS.
ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ARE
COLORED YELLOW.
TAMPENING WITI{, DISCONNECTING OR USI G ELECTRI'
CAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIRING CAN MAKE
THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR CAUSE ACCIDENTAL FIB'
ING OF THE INFLATOB.
A WABNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AI{O, IF ACCIDEN-
TALI-Y DEPLOYED, CAN SEBIOUSLY HURT YOU'
FOLLOW SERVTCE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
N: SRS WARNING IENGINE HOODIi
'This vorsion
passonger's
ol tho labol is u36d in cs.t with a front soat
airbag.
{cont'd)

ITEMMETRICIENGLISHIM)TES
WHEELALIGNMENTCamber
CasterTotalToe
FrontRearFrontFrontRear
-0.10'-0.45'
1'1o'omm | oinIn 2 mm I ln 0.08 in
BRAKE SYSTEMType Front
RearPad Surface Area FrontRearParking Brake Type
Power-assisted selt-adiustingventilated discPoweFassisted self-adjusting solid discio.u cm. x z | /,/5 so tn x z21.0 cm, x2 | 3.26 sq in x 2Mechanical actuating, rear two wheel brakes
TIRESize Front and r€ar
Spare Tire
P195/60R14 858*1P195/55R15 84V*2T115t0D14*3T135/70O15.4
ELECTRICAL8atteryStarterAlternatorFusesIn Under-dash Fuse/Relay BoxIn Under-hood Fuse/Relay Box
In Under-hood ABS Fuso/Rolay BoxHeadlights
Front Side Marker LightsFront Turn SignauParking LightsRear Turn Signal LighlsStop/Ta illig htsHigh Mount Brake Light'5Fear Side Marker LightsBack-up LightsLiconse Plate LightsCeiling LightsCargo Area Lights (3 DOOR)Trunk Lights l4 DOOR)SpotlightsGlove Box LightGauge LightsIndicator Lightslllumination and Pilot LightsHeater lllumination Lights
High
I2V-36AH6HR'12 V -'1.4 kW12V-90A
7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A7.5 A, 10 A. 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A50 A, 100 A10A, 15A,20A,40A12V-6sW{HB3}12V-55W(HB4)12V-3CP12V -32n CP12V -32 CP12V -32n CP12V -21W
12V-3CP12V -32 CP12V-8W12V-5W12v-3.4W12V-3.4W12V-5W12V-3.4W12V-3.4Wv - 0.84 w, 0.91 w, 1.12 W, 1.r W, 3 W12 V - 0.84 W. 0.91 W, 1.4 W. LEO12V-1.4W
sAE 168sAE 1157sAE 1 't 55sAE 1157sAE 7440sAE 168sA€ 1156
*1: RS, LS*2: GS-R*3: RS*1: LS, GS-R*5: Except high mount brake light installed in rcar spoiler.
3-19

Steering
Special Tools ............. 17-2
Component Location
lndex ................ ...... 17-3
System Description
Ff uid Flow Diagram ......................... 17 -1
Steering Pump ................................. 17-5
Steering Gearbox ............................. 17-7
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 17-10
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-14
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-16
Inspection and Adiustment
Steoring Operation .......................... 17 -14
Power Assist Check
with Car Parked ........................... 17-18
Steering Linkage and Gearbox ....... 17-19
Pump Beh .............. 17-20
Rack Guide Adjustment ............. ..... 17-21
Ff uid Replacement ...................... ..... 17 -21
Pump Pressure Check .................. .... 17 -22
Ffuid Leakage lnspection ................ 17-23
+ Steering Wheel
Removal ..,,,,,,,........ 17-24
Disassembly/Reassembly ............... 17 -25
fnstallation ,......,,,,,. 17-26
* Steering Column
Removaf .................17-28
Inspection .............. 17-30
Installation ............. 17-31
Power Steering Hoses. Pipes
Replacemont ......... 17-3tl
Power Steering Pump
Removal ................. 17-35
Disassembly .......... 17-35
Reassembly ........... 17-'10
lnstallation ........,..., l7-tltl
Steering Gearbox
Removaf .,.,............. 17-45
Disassembly .......... 17-/E
Reassembly ........... 17-53
lnstallation ............. 17-63
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-65
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRSI
The Integra SRS includes a driver's airbag. located in the steering wheel hub, In addition, all models except the
RS model for Canada have a front passenger's airbag located in the dashboard above the glove box. Information
necessarv to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk {') on the
contents page include, or are located near, SRS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items
will require special precautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Acura dealer.
a To avoid rsndering ths SRS inoporative, which could load to po.sonal iniury 01 d€ath in th€ event ot a ssvare
lrontal collision, all SRS service work muat be performod by an authorizod Acura deal6t.
a lmploper service procodules. including incorloct romoval and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal iniu-
ry caused by unintontional activation ot the airbags.
a All SRS elsctdcal wiring harnesses ara covorod with ysllow insulation. Rolalod compon€nts 8re locatsd in tho
stse ng column, tront console, dashboard, and dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove
box. Do not use oloctrical tost equipmoni on thosa cilcuits.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded thett protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before
- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 A) tuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.
Alter service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed' enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.

Clock rsmoval:
Caretully pry the clock at the left edge. then pull it out.Disconnect the connector.
CONNECTOR
tl
@
Glove box removal:
'1. Open the glove box.
2. Remove the screw, then remove the damper fromthe glove box.
3. Remove the screw, then remove the glove box.
: Bolt, scr6w locstions
A

: Bolt,
A
6
l^l
)P)
2 B<: Scrow, 1
CLOCK
4. Remove the damper and striker.
>: Nut, icrgw locations
A> : l{ut, 1 B

: Scrow, 2
,-.\'Flot]}lEl\+!lal
_ __,/ *' ,/
5. Installation is the reverse o{ the removal orocedure.
DAMPER
20-135

Dashboard
Replacement Precautions
SRS wife harnesses are routed near the dashboard and
steering column.
CAUTION:
a Alt SRS olectrical wiling harness€s ale covorad
with Yollow insulation.
a Botore disconnecting any part ot the SRS wiro
harness, connect ths short connscto6 (see page
23-2721.
a Roplac6 ih€ entiro aflectod SRS halnoss assem-
bly il it has an opon cilcuit or damagod wiling'
LEFT DASHSENSOR
Bstora lomoving the dashboaid:
!@@ To avord accioenlal dsployment and
""iUU inir.v, always install the plotoctive short
;onnectors on the driver's and tlont pass€ngel's air-
bag connectors bolors working near any SRS wiring'
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
necl the positive cable.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protec
tion circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code num-
ber before- disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No 32 (7.5A) Iuse from the under-
hood fuse/relaY box'- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn
it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter
the customer's 5 digit code to restore radlo
ooeration.
DRIVER'S AIREAG
SRS UNIT
20-136
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
2.lnstall the short connectors (RED)
Ddvar's:
Remove the access panel, then disconnect the con-
nector between the cable reel and driver's airbag'
Connect the short connector (RED) to the driver's
airbag connector lsee page 23-27 2l'
DRIVER'SAIRBAG CONNECTOB
CABLE REELCONNECTOR
SHORTCONNECTOR(RED)
Front passongor's:
Remove the glove box {see page 20-135}, then dis-
connect the connector between the tront pas'
senger's airbag and SRS main harness Connect the
short connector (RED) to the front passenger's air-
bag connector (see Page 23-273).
FROf{T PASSENGER'SAIRBAG
ACCESS PAI{EL
FRONT PASSET{GER'SAIRBAG CONNECTON
SHORTCONNECTOR(REDI
SBS MAIN HARNESS
CONNECTOR

Replacement
To remove the dashboard, first remove the:
a Front seats (see page 2O-103)
a Front and rear consoles (see page 20-128)a Dashboard lower cover (see page 2O-131)a Knee bolster (see page 2O-132)a Glove box lsee page 2O-135). Clock (see page 20-135)
a Moonroot switch (see page 20-1341a Stereo radio/cassette {see page 20-132)
Lower the steering column (see section 17).
@@ ro avoid accidentat dedoyment andpossiblo in ury, always install the prot€ctive short
connector on tho drivsr's airbag connector bgtor€
lowering tho stooring column (so€ page 20-1361.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shoD towel.


: 8olt, nul locations
A

: Bolt, 28 : ut, 2
8 x 1.25 mm22 N-m 12.2 ksl.m,16 lbt.frl
8 x 1.25 mm
gill$"'l
STEERING COLUMN
3. Remove the nuts, then remove the front passsnger,s
airbag bracket,
@ To avoid accidantar daploym.nr ",'dpossibls iniury, always install th€ protoctiv. 3hqtconnoctor on tho ,ront passongor'a airbag conncc-tor whon tha SRS main ha.na$ is disconncctod llcrpago 20-136).


: Nut locatlons, 4
FRONT PASSENGER'S
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG BRACKET
4.
SRS MAINHARNESS
Disconnect the air mix controlcable and connectors.
AIR MIX CONTROLCAELE
CONNECTORS
(cont'dl
20-137

Heater and Air Conditioning
Heater ........ 21-1
Air Conditioning .......... ..22-1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRS}
The Integra SRS includes a driver's airbag, located in the steering wheel hub. In addition. all models except the
RS model for Canada have a front passenge.'s airbag located in the dashboard above the glovs box. Information
necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems msrk€d with an asterisk (') on the
conlents page include, or are located near, SRS components. Servicing, disassembling or,eplacing thes€ items
will require special precautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Acura dealer.
a To avoid r6nd6dng tho SRS inoporativo. which could lead to personal injury or dealh in tho svont ot a sevele
frontal collision, all SRS servica work musl b€ portormed by an authorized Acura dealer.
a lmpropor sorvico procaduro3, including incorrect romoval and installatlon of tho SRS, could load to porsonal iniu-
ry causod by uninlonlional activation of tho ailbag8.
a All SRS eloctdcal widng harnossos are covored with yollow in3ulation. Relatsd compononts a.o locatod in tha
stsering column, flont console, daehboard, and dashboafd low6r pan6l, and in lhe dsshboa.d above lh€ glove
box. Do not uao electdcal tost equipmont on theae circuhs.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number beto.e
- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 A) luse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.

Blower Unit
Replacement
NOTE: The blower motor, recirculation control motor
and blower resistor can be replaced without lemoving
the blower unit (see page 2l-21).
1. Remove the glove box (see section 2O),
2. Remove the fou. bolts and the glove box frame.
Without Ail Conditioning
3-a. Remove the wire harness clips trom the heat€r duct.
Remove the Jour self-tapping screws 8nd the heat-
er duct.
GLOVE BOX FRAME
HEATER DUCT
With Air Conditioning
3-b. Remove the evaporator (see page 22-261.
CLIPS
6x I9.8 .ft 11.O kgt.m,7.2 tbt.ftl
4.
6.
Oisconnect the connectors from the blower motor,
blower resistor and the recirculation control motor.
Remove the wire harness clip from the recirculation
control motor, and release the wire harness from the
clamo on the blower unit.
Remove the two mounting bolts, mounting nut and
the blower unit,
6 x 1.0 mm
6 x 1.O mm9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf'm.7.2 tbt.ftl
lnstall in the reverse order of removal, and make sure
there are no air leaks.
9.8 .m (1.O kgl'm,7.2 lbf'ft}
21-20
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