instrument panel ACURA INTEGRA 1994 Service Repair Manual

Dashboard
Component Removal/lnstallation
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the dashboard andsteering column.
CAUTION:
a All SRS olectrical wiring harnesses ar6 covolodwith yallow insulation.
a Betoro disconnecting any paft ot th6 SRS wiro
harn€ss, connoct th€ shoi connectots (s66 page
23-2721.
a Replaco th€ entire Itlocted SRS hsrness asaem-
bly il h has an open circuh or damagod wiring.
CAUTION: Whan prying with a flat tip scrowdiv... wrapit with protoctiv€ tape, and apply protectivo tapo a.oundth€ felatsd parts. to provent damag€.
Instiumont p8n6l, Dashboad lower covor. Knec bobtcframoval:
l. Lower the steering column.
2. Remove the screws and detach the cliDs, then re-
move the instrument panel.
3. Remove the coin oocket.
4. Remove the screws and detach the clips, then re-
move the dashboard lower cover.
Disconnect the connector.


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INSTRUMENT PAI{EL
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COIN POCKET
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Gauge Assembly
Removal
CAUTION:
a All SRS electrical wiling harnesses ara cover6d with
yollow insulation.
a Eofore disconnecting any part ol the SRS wiro har-
n6ss, connoct lhe short connector(sl.
a Roplace tho entirs affocted SRS harneas assembly if
it has an open circuit 01 damaged wi.ing.
SBS MAIN HARI{ESS(Covor6d with Yollow in.ulationl
Remove the two screws lrom the instrument panel.
Remove the instrument panel.
NOTE: Remove the instrument panel careJully
without damaging the cliPs.
1.
2.
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CLIPS
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Tilt the steering wheel down with the tilt adjustment
tevet.
Remove the three mounting screws, and spread a
protective cloth on the steering column.
PROTECTIVE CLOTH
Pry the gauge assembly out, and disconnect allcon-
nectors from it.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Take out the gauge assembly as shown.o.

Controller Input Test
NOTE: 8e careful not to damage the controller and the
instrument panal.
1. Remove the instrument panel lrom the dsshboard
{see page 23-1181.
2. Remove the dash lights b.ightness controller {rom
the dashboard. then disconnect the 3-P connector.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
a lf the terminals are bent. loose o. corroded, repsir
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
a It the terminals look OK, make the tollowing in-
Dut tests at the connector.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor-
rect the cause, then recheck the system.- lf all the input tests prove OK, the dash lights
brightness controller must be faulty; replace it.
View from whe side
Possible causo it resull is not obtained
3-P CON[{ECTOR
OASH LIGHTSCOI{TROLIER
WireTost conditionTogt: Dasired resuh
1BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuitv.
. Poor ground (G20 l , G4O1). An open in the wire
RED/BLK
Headlight switch ONCheck Jor voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
Blown No. 19 (1O A) tuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
aREDHeadlight switch ONConnect to ground: Dash lights
should come on full bright.
. An open in the wire
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Rear Window Defogger
Component Location Index
CAUTION:
a All SRS olectrical wi ng ham€$6s are covoled with
y€llow insulation.
B6foro disconnocting any part of ths SRS wire har-
ness. connoct tho short connector(s).
Roplacs the ontire affectod SRS harness assombly if
it has an open circuit or damagcd wiring.
REAB WINDOWDEFOGGER RELAYTest, page 23-68
REAR WINDOWDEFOGGER SWITCHRemoval, page 23-209Test, page 23-2Og
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERTest, page 23-210
UI{DER.DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER TIMER CIRCUIT
{ln the integrated control unil)fnput Test, page 23-147
SRS MAII{ HAR'{ESS
The rear window defogger is controlled by the integrated control unit, Pushing the defogger switch in the instrument
panel it sends a signal to the defogger time. in the integrated control unit, and the detogger stays on tor 25 minutes
or until the ignition switch is turned off. The indicator light in the switch comes on when the deJogger works.
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Cruise Gontrol
Main Switch Test/Replacement
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the switch and the in-
strument oanel.
1. Remove the instrument panel trom the dashboard(see page 23-1 18).
2. Remove the switch from the dashboard, then dis-
connect the 5-P connecto,.
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3. Ch6ck for continuity betwo€n the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
a lf thera is no continuity in any position, replace
th€ switch.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRSI
Airbag Assembly Replacement (cont'd)
5. Remove and properly store the short connector(s),
then reconnect the airbag connector(s).
Front Pass€ng€r's Side:
. Remove the short connector (RED) from the front
passenger's airbag connector, then connect the
airbag 3-P connector to the SRS main harness 3-P
connector.
. Then reinstall the glove box on the dashboard,
Driver's Side:
Remove the short connector (RED) from the driver's
airbag connector, then connect the airbag 3-P con-
nector to the cable reel 3-P connector.
CABI-E REEL3-P CONNECTOR
SHORT CONNECTORIRED)
DRIVER'SAIRBAG 3.PCONNECTOR
Attach the short connector (RED) to the access panel,
then reinstall the panel on the steering wheel.
SHORT CONNECTOR
FRONT PASSENGER'S ,,'AIRBAG 3.P CONNECTOR
Connect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tive cable.
After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper
system operataon:
. Turn the ignition ON (ll): The instrument panel
SRS indicator light should come on for about six
seconds and then go off.
. Make sure both horn buttons work.
a Take a test drive and make sure the cruise con-
trol sevresum€ switch works.
Enter the code number to restore radio oDeration(see page 23-191).
7.
8.
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Supplemental Restraint System {SRSI
Cable Reel Replacement (cont'd)
18. Installthe steering wheel nut.
TORXO BOLTS9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbtftlReplace.Us6 a TORX6 T30 bit
STEERING WHEEL NUT,19 N.m 15.0 kgt m, 36 lbt ft)Replace.
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
19.
20.
Install the driver's airbag assembly.
Connect the cable reel 6-P connactor to the SRS
main harness, then install the knee bolster and
dashboard lower cover.
DASHBOARD LOWER OOVER
21.Remove and properly store the shon connector(s)
{RED}, then reconnect the airbag connector(s} (and
reinstall the glove box).
Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tive cable.
After installing the cable reel, confirm proper sys-
l€m operalron:
Turn the ignition ON (ll); the instrument panel
SRS indicator light should go on for about six
ssconds and then go off.
Make sure both horn buttons work.
Make sure the headlight and wiper switches
work.
Go for a test drive and make sure the cruise con-
trol switches work.
Rotate the steering wheel counterclockwise to
make sure the yellow gear tooth lines up with
22.
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24. Enter the code number to restore radio operation
(see page 23-191).
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