ACURA NSX 1991 Service Repair Manual

Dashboard
Componen t Removal/Installatio n
SRS component s ar e locate d in thi s area . Revie w th e SR S componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s in th e SR S
sectio n 24 befor e performin g repair s o r service .
NOTE : Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e dashboard ,
steerin g colum n an d relate d parts .
CAUTION : Whe n pryin g wit h a fla t ti p screw -
driver , wra p it wit h protectiv e tap e o r a sho p towe l
t o preven t damage .
Drivers :
RETRACTO R SWITCH /
DAS H BRIGHTNES S
CONTROLLER
Disconnect th e
connectors ?
DASHBOAR D LOWE R
COVE R (Driver's )
Installation i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE : Mak e sur e th e connector s ar e connecte d properly .
Disconnec t th e connectors .
DASHBOAR D
LOWE R PA D
INSTRUMEN
T
PANEL
TCS SWITC H
DASHBOAR DBRACE
DASHBOAR D
LOWE R PA D
INSTRUMEN TPANEL
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Replacement

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)
SHS

SERVICE CONNECTOR

07MAZ–SP00200

(cont'd)

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (24) before performing repairs or service.
1. To remove the dashboard, first remove the: Seats (see page 20-39 ('93-'96), 38)
Dashboard lower cover (Driver's) (see page
20-54('94-'96) ('91-'93))
Dashboard lower pad (see page 20-54('94-'96) ('91-'93))

Dashboard brace (see page 20-54('94-'96)('91-'93))

Cente
r
armrest (see page 20-49('94-'96)('91-'93))


Clock, center air vent and console panel (see
pages 20-50('94-'96) ('91-'93), 51('94-'96) ('91-'93)

52('94-'96) ('91-'93))

Climate control unit and stereo elassette/ratio (see
page 20-53('94-'96)('91-'93))
Dashboard lower cover (Passenger's) (see page
20-53('94-'96) ('91-'93))

Glove box lid and glove box (see page 20-53('94-'96)('91-'93))

2. Lower the Steering column (see section 17).
To avoid accidental deployment and
possible injury always install the short connector on the airbag connector when the SRS wire
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Dashboard
Replacemen t
NOTE: T o preven t damag e t o th e steerin g column ,
wrap it wit h a sho p towel .
STEERIN G COLUM N
8 x 1.2 5 mm16 N- m (1. 6 kg-m .12 Ib-ft )
8 x 1.2 5 mm23 N- m (2. 3 kg-m ,17 Ib-ft )
3. Remov e th e nuts , the n remov e th e airba g bracke t
(passenger's) .
To avoi d accidenta l deploymen t an d
possibl e injur y alway s instal l th e shor t connecto r
o n th e airba g connecto r whe n th e SR S wir e
harnes s is disconnected .
NOTE:
• Disconnec t th e connecto r betwee n th e pas -
senger' s airba g an d SR S mai n wir e harness .
Connec t th e shor t connecto r (RED ) t o th e airba g
th e connector .
PASSENGER' S AIRBA GSRS MAI NWIR E HARNES S
SHOR T CONNECTO R
(RED)
AIRBA G CONNECTO R
• Connec t th e specia l too l t o th e SR S mai n wir e
harnes s connector .
PASSENGER' S AIRBA G CONNECTOR /
SHOR T CONNECTO R (RED )
SR S MAI N WIR E
HARNES S CONNECTO RSR
S SERVIC E CONNECTO R
07MAZ-SP0020 0
PASSENGER' S AIRBA G
AIRBA G BRACKE T
© MOUNTIN G NU T6 x 1. 0 m m 1 0 N- m(1.0 kg-m , 7. 2 Ib-ft )
SRS MAI NWIR E HARNES S
© MOUNTIN G NU T6 x 1. 0 m m 1 0 N- m(1.0 kg-m , 7. 2 Ib-ft )
• Whe n installin g th e airba g bracket , tighte n th e
mountin g nut s i n th e numbere d sequence .
4 . Remov e th e instrumen t pane l tri m an d gaug e as -
sembly .
GAUGE ASSEMBL Y
INSTRUMEN TPANEL TRI M
CONNECTO
RHOLDER
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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('94-'96) ('91-'93)). 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 and indicator panel (A/T), wrap them 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

DEFROST

PANEL

MOUNTING BOLTS
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS
PROTECTIVE
TAPE

DASHBOARD
GUIDE PIN

SCREWPASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
DASHBOARD

END PLATE

SIDE AIR VENT
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING SCREWS
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS
SHOP TOWEL
CONSOLE CARPET
SRS UNIT

DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS

: CORROSION RESISTANT BOLT

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.
DASHBOARD

RETAINER (4)

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Front Bumpe r
Replacemen t
1. Loose n th e mountin g screw , the n pul l th e righ t an d lef t fron t tur n signa l light s ou t an d disconnec t th e connectors .
2 . Remov e th e skir t covers , the n remov e th e bumpe r mountin g bolt s o n eac h side , an d lowe r skir t mountin g bolt .
3 . Lowe r th e inne r fender , the n remov e th e bumpe r mountin g nut s an d th e skir t mountin g bolt s fro m insid e th e fron t
fende r o n eac h side .
4. Lif t an d remov e th e fron t bumper .
NOTE:
• Disconnec t th e washe r hose , hor n connecters , an d ambien t senso r connector .
• A n assistan t i s helpfu l whe n removin g th e fron t bumper .
• Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e fron t bumper .
BUMPER BRACKE T HOO K
INNER FENDE R
FRON T TUR N
SIGNA L LIGH T
5. Installatio n i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE : Inser t th e bumpe r bracke t hook s int o th e bumpe r bracke t holes .
CONNECTOR S
CORROSIO N RESISTAN T BOLT/NU T
BUMPE
R MOUNTIN G BOLT S
8 x 1.2 5 mm 2 2 N- m(2.2 kg-m , 1 6 Ib-ft ) AMBIEN
T
SENSOR
FRONT BUMPE R
HORN
CONNECTOR S
FRONT TUR N
SIGNA L LIGH T
SKIR T COVE R
LOWE R SKIR T MOUNTIN G
BOLT
MOUNTIN G SCRE W
SKIR T COVE R SKIR
T MOUNTIN G BOLT S
6 x 1. 0 m m10 N- m (1. 0 kg-m ,7.2 Ib-ft ) BUMPE
R MOUNTIN G NUT S
6 x 1. 0 m m10 N- m (1. 0 kg-m ,7.2 Ib-ft )
BUMPE R BRACKE T HOL E
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Disassembly
BUMPER
BRACKE T WASHE
R TAN K
ABSORBE R
GUARD
BUMPE R
FRONT SPOILE R
MOUNTIN G BOL T (13)
BUMPE
R BEA M
UPPE R SEA L
FO G LAM P
BRACKE T
TOWINGHOOK
COVE R
BUMPER LOWE R EXTENSIO N SID
E FRAM E
SID
E PLAT E
UPPE
R PLAT E
HEADLIGH T LI DUPPE R PLAT E
UPPE R FRAM E
BUMPE R SKIR T
Front spoile r installation :
SKIRT
FRON T
SPOILE R
PLATE
NUT
LICENS E
PLAT E
TRIM
FRON T SPOILE R
SKIR
T COVE R
Front Bumper
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Rear Bumpe r
Replacemen t
1. Fol d th e trun k floo r tri m pane l forward , an d remov e th e bumpe r mountin g nuts .
2 . Remov e th e bumpe r mountin g nut s o n eac h sid e fro m unde r th e trun k floor .
3 . Lowe r th e inne r fender .
4 . Remov e th e skir t mountin g bolt s an d unde r cover s fro m insid e th e rea r fende r o n eac h side .
5 . Remov e th e bumpe r mountin g nut s o n eac h side .
6 . Remov e th e rea r bumpe r b y slidin g i t t o th e rear .
NOTE :
• Disconnec t th e licens e ligh t connector .
• A n assistan t i s helpfu l whe n removin g th e rea r bumper .
• Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e rea r bumper .
BUMPER MOUNTIN G NUT S6 x 1. 0 m m10 N- m (1. 0 kg-m ,7.2 Ib-ft )
BUMPE R MOUNTIN G NU T8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kg-m ,16 Ib-ft )
TRUN K FLOO R TRI M PANE L(see pag e 20-66 )
BUMPE R SKIR T MOUNTIN GBOLT6 x 1. 0 m m10 N- m (1. 0 kg-m , 7. 2 Ib-ft )
INNER FENDE R
REAR BUMPE RUNDER COVE R
LICENS E LIGH TCONNECTO R
BUMPER MOUNTIN GNUTS8 x 1.2 5 mm22 N- m (2. 2 kg-m , 1 6 Ib-ft )
7. Installatio n i s th e revers e of the remova l procedure .CORROSIO N RESISTAN T BOLT/NU T
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Disassembly
UPPER FRAM E
BUMPER BRACKE T
SID E FRAM E
BUMPE R SKIR T
LICENS E PLAT E
SUPPOR T
BUMPE
R BEA M
LEF T ABSORBE R
UPPE R PLAT E
BUMPE R RIGH
T ABSORBE R
CENTE R
LOWERSTAY
Rear Bumper
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Hood
Replacement/Adjustmen t
1. Disconnec t th e washe r hos e a t th e Y-joint , the n pul l i t ou t o f th e hood .
2 . Remov e th e hoo d b y removin g th e hoo d mountin g bolt s o n eac h side .
3 . T o remov e th e hoo d hinges , remov e th e fron t windshiel d lowe r molding .
ALIGNMENT :
• Th e hoo d hinge s ca n b e adjuste d righ t an d lef t a s wel l a s for e an d af t b y usin g th e elongate d holes .
• Th e hoo d hinge s shoul d b e shimme d t o adjus t th e heigh t o f th e hoo d a t th e rea r edge .
• Adjus t th e hoo d latc h t o obtai n th e prope r heigh t a t th e forwar d edge .
4. Installatio n is th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE : Adjus t th e hoo d alignment .
SHIMUse shim s a s require d t o mak ethe hoo d fi t flus h wit h th e fron tbumpe r a t th e fron t edge .
STRIKE R MOUNTIN G
BOLTS6 x 1. 0 m m10 N- m (1. 0 kg-m ,7.2 Ib-ft )
STRIKE RAdjust th e strike r righ t o r lef t t oalig n it wit h th e hoo d latch .
HOOD MOUNTIN G BOLT S6 x 1. 0 m m13 N- m (1. 3 kg-m , 9 Ib-ft )
HING E SHI MUse shim s a s neede d
t o mak e hoo d flus h wit h
bod y a t rea r edge .
HOOD HING E
MOUNTIN G BOL T
6 x 1. 0 m m13 N- m (1. 3 kg-m ,9 Ib-ft )
FRONT WINDSHIEL D
LOWE R MOLDIN G
CLIP
HOO D HING E
CORROSIO N RESISTAN T BOL T
Y-JOIN T
WASHE R HOS E HOO
D HING E
HOO
D
WASHE R HOS E
HOO
D HING E
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Opener/Latch/Opener Cabl e Replacemen t
1. Remov e th e mountin g bolts , the n remov e th e hoo d releas e handl e an d disconnec t th e opene r cable .
2 . Remov e th e mountin g bolt s an d cover , the n remov e th e hoo d latc h an d disconnec t th e opene r cabl e an d hoo d switc h
connector .
3 . Remov e th e lef t sid e inne r fender , the n pul l ou t th e opene r cable .
NOTE :
• Befor e pullin g ou t th e opene r cable , ti e a strin g t o th e cabl e s o yo u can pull i t bac k i n later .
• Tak e car e no t t o ben d th e opene r cable .
MOUNTIN G BOLT S6 x 1. 0 m m10 N- m (1. 0 kg-m ,7.2 Ib-ft )
OPENE R CABL E
HOOD SWITC HBe carefu l no t t o damag e th ehoo d switch .
OPENE R CABL E
HOOD SWITC HCONNECTO R
HOOD LATC H
HOOD RELEAS EHANDLETo remov e th e hoo d releas e handle ,first remov e th e sid e sil l tri m(se e pag e 20-38 ).
MOUNTIN G BOLT S6 x 1. 0 m m10 N- m (1. 0 kg-m ,7.2 Ib-ft )
COVE R
MOUNTIN G BOL T6 x 1. 0 m m10 N- m (1. 0 kg-m ,7.2 Ib-ft )
HOO D EDG E CUSHIO NTurn a s neede d t o mak e th ehoo d fi t flus h wit h th e bumpe rand headligh t lid .
4. Installatio n i s th e revers e of the remova l procedure .
NOTE:
• Mak e sur e th e opene r cabl e i s route d an d connecte d properly .
• Adjus t th e hoo d alignment .
• I f necessary , replac e an y damage d clips .
INNER FENDE R
OPENER CABL E
ALIGNMENT :
• Mov e th e latc h u p o r down , o r righ t o r left , a s neede d
t o equaliz e th e ga p betwee n th e hoo d an d th e fron t
bumper .
CORROSIO N RESISTAN T BOL T
HOOD LATC H
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