dashboard ACURA NSX 1991 Service Owner's Guide

Dashboard

Component Removal/Installation
Clock and center air vent removal:
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and

related parts.
1. Remove the clock by pulling it backward from the center air vent, then disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the center air vent mounting screws.
Disconnect the connector.
CLOCK

CENTER AIR

VENT

CENTER AIR VENT

MOUNTING SCREWS
3. Inset a plastic plate between the center air vent and center console panel to prevent damage them.

CENTER AIR VENT

CENTER CONSOLE

PANEL

PLASTIC PLATE

(Thin plate)4. To make a gap between the center air vent and
dashboard, pull the top of the center air vent whilelowering it as shown.
NOTE: Make a gap thoroughly.

DASHBOARD
CENTER AIR

VENT

PLASTIC

PLATE

5. Inset a flat tip screwdriver between the center air vent and dashboard as shown.
NOTE: Use a flat tip screwdriver as following.

3.3 mm
(0.13
in)

max.

CENTER AIR

VENT

DASHBOARD
PLASTIC

PLATE
HOOKS

FLAT TIP

SCREWDRIVERProCarManuals.com

6. After insetting a flat tip screwdriver, turn it 90°.

HOOK

CENTER AIR

VENT

30 mm

(1.2
in)

FLAT TIP

SCREWDRIVER

7. Inset the tip of a flat tip screwdriver in under the

hook by turning a flat tip screwdriver. Detach the

hook by prying it.

HOOK

CENTER AIR

VENT

FLAT TIP

SCREWDRIVER
8. Pull the center air vent backward while prying the

hook.

CAUTION: Use a shop towel on the dashboard to

prevent damage.

DASHBOARD
HOOK

CENTER AIR

VENT

SHOP TOWEL

FLAT TIP SCREWDRIVER

9. Detach the another hook as the same work, then

remove the center air vent.

CENTER AIR

VENT

HOOKS

10. Install the center air vent and clock.

NOTE:

DASHBOARD

Make sure the connector of the clock is con-

nected properly.

(cont'd)
If there is a minor dent on the dashboard, repair

it by hand as shown.ProCarManuals.com

Dashboard

Component Removal/Installation (cont'd)
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the dashboard. CAUTION:
LEFT DASH
SENSOR PASSENGER'S

AIRBAG
RIGHT DASH
SENSOR

SRS MAIN

HARNESS
SRS UNIT

Center console panel removal:

NOTE:

Disassemble in numbered sequence.
ASHTRAY
CENTER CONSOLE PANEL

Disconnect the

connectors.

SRS
UNIT
Lift up the parking

brake lever.

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.All SRS wiring harnesses are covered with
yellow outer insulation.
Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire
harness, install the short connectors (see page

23-328).
Replace the entire affected SRS harness assem-
bly if it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
Take care not to scratch the dashboard, center console panel and related parts.Do not drop the screws inside the dashboard.
Remove the center armrest (see page 20-49), clock and center air vent (see page 20-50).ProCarManuals.com

Climate control unit, stereo cassete/radio and glove box removal:

Disassemble in numbered sequence.

NOTE: Remove the center console panel.

CLIMATE CONTROL

UNIT

Disconnect the connectors.

SRS UNIT

STEREO

CASSETE RADIO

Disconnect the connectors.

GROUND CABLE

Passenger's:

GLOVE BOX
Disconnect the connectors.

PASSENGER'S

AIRBAG

DASHBOARD LOWER

COVER (Passenger's)
TRUNK LID OPENER

MAIN SWITCH

GLOVE BOX

LID

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.

(cont'd)ProCarManuals.com

Dashboard
Component Removal/Installation (cont'd)
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the steering

column.
CAUTION:
All SRS wiring harnesses are covered with
yellow outer insulation.Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire
harness, install the short connectors (see page
23-328).

Replace the entire affected SRS harness assem-
bly if it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard,
steering column and related parts.
CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screw-
driver, wrap it with protective tape or a shop towel
to prevent damage. LEFT DASH
SENSOIR
PASSENGER'S AIRBAG
RIGHT DASH

SENSOR

SRS MAIN HARNESS
SRS UNIT

Drivers:
RETRACTOR SWITCH/DASH
BRIGHTNESS CONTROLLER

INSTRUMENT

PANEL

TCS SWITCH

Disconnect the connectors.

DASHBOARD
BRACE

KNEE

BOLSTER

KNEE BOLSTER

PAD
INSTRUMENT
PANEL

CLIP

KNEE BOLSTER

PAD

Disconnect the

connectors.

DASHBOARD LOWER COVER (Driver's)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.ProCarManuals.com

Replacement

SRS wire harnesses are routed near the dashboard and

steering column.
CAUTION:All SRS wiring harnesses are covered with
yellow outer insulation.Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire
harness, install the short connectors (see page
23-328).

Replace the entire affected SRS harness assem-
bly if it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
LEFT DASH

SENSOR
PASSENGER'S

AIRBAG

RIGHT DASH
SENSOR

SRS MAIN

HARNESS
SRS UNIT

1. To remove the dashboard, first remove the: Seats (See page 20-39('93-'96))
Dashboard lower cover (Driver's) (See page
20-54))

Knee bolster and pad (See page 20-54)
Dashboard brace (See page 20-54)
Center armrest (See page 20-49)

Clock, center air vent and console panel (See

pages 20-50, 51, 52)

Climate control unit and stereo cassette/radio
(See page 20-53)Dashboard lower cover (Passenger's) (See page

20-53)

Glove box lid and glove box (See page 20-53)

2. Lower the steering column (see section 17).
To avoid accidental deployment and NOTE:
Remove the access panel, then remove the
short connector (RED). Disconnect the connec-
tor between the airbag and cable reel, then con- nect the short connector (RED) to the airbag

connector.

AIRBAG
CONNECTOR
CABLE REEL

CONNECTOR
ACCESS PANEL SHORT CONNECTOR

(RED)

Connect the special tool to the cable reel

connector.

CABLE REEL
CONNECTOR
SHORT
CONNECTOR
(RED)

SRS
SHORT CONNECTOR

07MAZ–SP00200

(cont'd)

possible injury always install the short connector
on the airbag connector when the SRS wire
harness is disconnected.ProCarManuals.com

Dashboard

Replacement (cont'd)
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,

wrap with a shop towel.
STEERING COLUMN

8 x
1.25
mm
16 N.m
(1.6 kg-m,

12 lb-ft)

8 x
1.25
mm
23 N.m
(2.3
kg-m,
17 Ib-ft)
3. Remove the nuts, then remove the airbag bracket (passenger's).
To avoid accidental deployment and

NOTE:
Disconnect the connector between the pas-
senger's airbag and SRS main wire harness.

Connect the short connector (RED) to the airbag

the connector.

PASSENGER'S AIRBAG
SRS MAIN

WIRE HARNESS
SHORT CONNECTOR
(RED)

AIRBG CONNECTOR
Connect the special tool to the SRS main wire

harness connector.
PASSENGER'S AIRBAG CONNECTOR/
SHORT CONNECTOR (RED)
SRS MAIN WIRE
HARNESS CONNECTOR

SRS SHORT CONNECTOR

07MAZ–SP00200

PASSENGER'S AIRBAG

AIRBAG BRACKET

SRS MAIN

WIRE HARNESS

MOUNTING NUT

6 x 1.0 mm 10 N .
m

(1.0 kg-m, 7.2 Ib-ft)
MOUNTING NUT

6 x 1.0 mm 10 N
.
m

(1.0 kg-m, 7.2 Ib-ft)

When installing the airbag bracket, tighten the
mounting nuts in the numbered sequence.

Remove the instrument panel and gauge assembly.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
INSTRUMENT
PANEL

possible injury always install the short connector
on the airbag connector when the SRS wire
harness is disconnected.
CONNECTOR
HOLDERProCarManuals.com

5. Remove the mounting screws, then remove the side air vents from each side of the dashboard.
6. Remove the dashboard end plate and fold the console carpet down (see page 20-47). 7. Remove the dashboard mounting bolts and screw, then lift and remove the dashboard.

NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
Use protective tape on the bottom of the front pillar trim.

To prevent damage to the shift lever (M/T) or selecter lever and indicator panel (A/T), wrap with a shop towel.
CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape or a shop towel to prevent damage. NOTE: If necessary, remove the defrost panel.
MOUNTING BOLTS

DEFROSTPANEL

MOUNTING BOLTS
DASHBOARD
RETAINER (4)
DEFROST PANEL

GUIDE PIN

PROTECTIVE
TAPE
DASHBOARD SCREW
PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS

SRS
UNIT

SHOP TOWEL
CONSOLE CARPET CORROSION RESISTANT BOLT
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS

DASHBOARD
END PLATE
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS

SIDE AIR VENT

DASHBOARD

MOUNTING SCREWS

8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pin and defrost panel correctly.
Before tightening the mounting bolts, make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.ProCarManuals.com

Relay and Control Unit Locations

Dashboard

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT
TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD

RELAY

UNDER-DASH FUSE BOX
INTEGRATED

CONTROL UNIT
DASHBOARD

LOWER COVER
STARTER CUT RELAY

Wire colors: BLK/WHT

BLK/WHT, BLU/GRN,

and BLK/BLUProCarManuals.com

Dashboard, Door and Floor

DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL
POWER WINDOW
CONTROL UNIT
CIGARETTE LIGHTER

RELAY
SRS UNIT
FOOT WELL BASS SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT FLOOR

PANEL
EPS POWER UNIT

(Behind foot well

bass speaker)
SECURITY CONTROL UNIT

DAYTIME RUNNING

LIGHTS CONTROL
UNIT (Canada)

ABS CONTROL UNIT

CRUISE CONTROL UNIT
EPS CONTROL UNIT
(A/T)

POWER DOOR LOCK
CONTROL UNIT
Wire colors: YEL/RED, BLU/GRN, BRN/YEL, and BLKProCarManuals.com