center console ACURA NSX 1991 Service Repair Manual

Carpet

Replacement

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.

DASHBOARD

INSIDE SCREW
CARPET

HOOK

(3)

AIR VENT
AM VENT

AIR DUCT
CUPS

FLOOR

CARPET

CONSOLE

CARPET

CONSOLE CARPET

SRS UNIT
SCREW

(cont'd)

1. Remove:
Seats (see page 20-39('93-'96), 38('91-'92)

Footrest

Under-dash fuse box lid (see page 20-38('93-'96),37('91-'92)

Side sill trim (see page 20-38 ('93-'96), 37('91-'92)

Side sill pad (see page 20-38('93-'96), 37('91-'92)
Rear side trim panel (see page 20-38('93-'96), 37('91-'92)

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

Center console panel (see page 20-52('94-'96)('91-'93)


2. Detach the clips at The front edge (passenger's).
3. Remove the console carpet attaching screw from the heater unit (passenger's).
4. Disconnect the air duct (driver's) and air vent, then remove the carpet hooks from the dashboard inside screws.ProCarManuals.com

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.
4. To make a gap between the center air vent and

dashboard, pull the top of the center air vent while

lowering it as shown.

CLOCK

Disconnect the connector.

CENTER AIR

VENT

CENTER AIR VENT

MOUNTING SCREWS

3. Insert a plastic between the center air vent and

center console panel to prevent damaging them.

CENTER AIR VENT

CENTER CONSOLE

PANEL
PLASTIC PLATE

(Thin plate)
NOTE: Make as large a gap as possible.

DASHBOARD

CENTER AIR

VENT

PLASTIC

PLATE

5. Insert a flat tip screwdriver between the center air

vent and dashboard as shown.

NOTE: Use the correct size flat tip screwdriver as

shown.

3.3 mm
(0.13
in)

max.

CENTER AIR

VENT

DASHBOARD
PLASTIC

PLATE

HOOKS

FLAT TIP

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Dashboard

Component Removal/Installation (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.

Center console panel removal:
NOTE:
Take cere 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('94-'96) ('91-'93)), clock and center air vent (see page 20-50 ('94-'96) ('91-'93)).

Disassemble in numbered sequence.

ASHTRAY

CENTER CONSOLE

PANEL
Disconnect the

connectors.

Lift up the parking

brake lever.
SRS UNIT
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.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

Passenger's:
STEREO

CASSETE RADIO

Disconnect the connectors.

GROUND CABLE

GLOVE BOX
Disconnect the connectors.

TRUNK LID OPENER

MAIN SWITCH
PASSENGER'S

AIRBAG

DLC

CONNECTOR

GLOVE BOX

LID

DASHBOARD LOWER

COVER (Passenger's)

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.ProCarManuals.com

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
harness is disconnected.ProCarManuals.com

5. Remove the three screws and center console

panel, then disconnect the 3P connector and 4P

connector from the floor wire harness.

6. Remove the four screws, then disconnect the 14P

and 30P connectors from the floor wire harness.

Take out the automatic climate control unit.ProCarManuals.com

In-car Temperature Sensor
Removal
The in-car temperature sensor assembly includes a
small fan (aspirator fan) to draw air past the sensor (see
page 22-66('93-'96), 91('91-'92)).

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. Remove the center console panel (see page 22-54).
2. Remove the two screws and the in-car temperature sensor from the under side of the center console

panel. Be careful not to damage the center console

panel.

IN-CAR TEMPERATURE

SENSOR

UNDER SIDE OF CENTER
CONSOLE PANEL
Test
Compare the resistance reading between the No, 1 and No. 2 terminals of the in-car temperature sensor with
specifications shown in the following graph: It should

be within specification.

TEMPERATURE

CAUTION: The sensor uses a thermistor which can
be damaged if high current is applied to it during test-
ing. Therefore, use a circuit tester that puts out a
measuring current of 1 mA or less.ProCarManuals.com

5. Remove the five screws and center console panel,

then disconnect the 3-P connector and 4-P connec-

tor from the floor wire harness.

CENTER CONSOLE PANEL
4-P

CONNECTOR

3-P CONNECTOR

6. Remove the four screws, then disconnect the 14-P

and 30-P connectors from the floor wire harness

and take out the climate control unit.

CLIMATE

CONTROL UNIT

30-P CONNECTOR

14-P CONNECTOR
7. Remove the four screws, then disconnect the 16-P

connector, mast antenna lead, and window anten-

na lead and take out the stereo radio/cassette

player.

STEREO RADIO/

CASSETTE PLAYER

16-P CONNECTOR

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BRACKET BEAM
COTTER PIN

Replace.

SELECT

LEVER PIN SELECT LEVER
MOUNTING BOLT
SHIFT CABLE

HOLDER

6 x 1.0 mm
12 N .
m

(1.2 kg-m, 9 Ib-ft)

6 x 1.0 mm

8 N .
m (0.8 kg-m, 6 Ib-ft)
SHIFT CABLECLAMPS
SHIFT CABLE

COVER

LOCK PIN
Install in this
direction. CONTROL

LEVER
LEVER
CONTROL

SRS MAIN

HARNESS Make sure lifts are placed properly.
1. Remove the center console panel (see section 20).

2. Remove the shift cable by removing the cotter pin and
selector lever pin from the selector lever, and mount-

ing bolts from the bracket beam.

3. Remove the shift cable clamps.

4. Remove the shift cable holder and shift cable cover.
5. Remove the shift cable by removing the lock pin and
control lever pin from the control lever.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend the calbe when
removing it.
6. Install the shift cable in the reverse order of removal.
7. Check the cable adjustment on reassembly, on page
14-157.

Shift Cable
Removal/Installation
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 assembly if
it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
CAUTION:

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Carpet
Replacement
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the carpet. CAUTION:
Remove:
2. Detach the clips at the front edge (passenger's). 3, Remove the console carpet attaching screw from the heater unit (passenger's).
4. Disconnect the air duct (driver's) and air vent, then remove the carpet hooks from the dashboard inside screws.
DASHBOARD

INSIDE SCREW
CARPET
HOOK
(3)

AIR VENT

AIR DUCT
AIR VENT

CLIPS
FLOOR
CARPET
CONSOLE
CARPET

CONSOLE CARPET LEFT DASH
SENSOR
PASSENGER'S

AIRBAG
RIGHT DASH

SENSOR

SRS
MAIN

HARNESS
SRS UNIT

Side sill pad (See page 20-38) Rear side trim panel (See page 20-38)
Center armrest (See page 20-49)
Center console panel (See page 20-52)

SRS UNIT
SCREW
(cont'd)
Seats (See page 20-39)
Footrest
Under-dash fuse box lid (See page 20-38)
Side sill trim (See page 20-38)

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.ProCarManuals.com