trunk ACURA NSX 1997 Service Repair Manual

4. I f th e ol d trun k sub-spoile r i s t o b e reinstalled , replac e an y damage d seals .
5 . Replac e th e grommet s wit h ne w ones .
6 . Installatio n is th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
Trunk Sub-spoile r
Replacemen t
NOTE: Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e trun k li d an d relate d parts .
1 . Appl y protectiv e tap e t o bot h insid e fac e o f th e trun k li d spoiler .
2 . Ope n th e trun k lid .
3 . Remov e th e trun k sub-spoiler .
- 1 Remov e th e trun k striker .
- 2 Pul l th e rea r edg e o f th e trun k sub-spoile r u p b y hand , the n inser t a plasti c cli p remove r betwee n th e trun k li d an d
trun k sub-spoile r i n th e sequenc e shown to releas e th e clips .
NOTE :
• Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e painte d surfac e o f th e trun k lid .
• Whe n releasin g th e clip s o f th e cente r area , hol d th e trun k sub-spoile r b y han d t o reven t jumpin g it .
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Description
Security Alar m System :
Th e securit y alar m syste m is a n anti-thef t alar m system . I f someon e trie s t o ope n th e trunk , hoo d o r eithe r doo r withou t
th e ignitio n key , o r i f th e roo f i s no t full y latched , th e securit y contro l uni t sense s a signa l fro m th e sensor s an d activate s
relay s t o flas h th e headlight s an d soun d th e hor n fo r abou t tw o minutes .
SECURIT Y CONTRO LUNITInpu t Test , pag e 23-5 8
RIGH T (HIGH ) HOR N
Test , pag e 23-5 2
Horn s
Componen t Locatio n Inde x
SRS component s ar e locate d i n thi s area . Revie w th e
SR S componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s
i n th e SR S (sectio n 24 ) befor e performin g repair s o r ser -
vice .
Test , pag e 23-5 3
Test, pag e 23-5 3
SECURITY/LEF T (LOW ) HOR N
Test , pag e 23-5 2
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Opener/Latch

Trunk Lid Opener Actuator

Replacement

Canadian Models

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the left trunk side trim panel.

2. Remove the trunk lid opener actuator.

—1 Disconnect the trunk lid opener actuator connec-

tor.

—2 Remove the actuator mounting bolts.

—3 Disconnect the trunk lid opener cable.

3. Install the trunk lid opener actuator in the reverse

order of removal, and note these items:

• Make sure the actuator connector is plugged in

properly and the opener cable is connected proper-

ly.

• Check the operation of the actuator; the trunk lid

opens properly.ProCarManuals.com

Stereo Sound System

CD Changer Removal

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Push the lock lever.

3. Remove the mounting bolt.

4. Remove the DIN cord from the CD changer.

CD CHANGER

5. Remove the CD changer bracket mounting nuts,

then remove the CD changer.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: When you check a right taillight, perform bulb

check of a right taillight according to the following pro-

cedures.

1. Push the lock lever.

2. Loosing the mounting bolt.

3. Take down the CD changer.ProCarManuals.com

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ITEMMETRICENGLISH
ELECTRICALBattery
Starter
Alternator
Fuses
In the under-dash fuse box
In the under-hood fuse/relay box
In the engine compartment
fuse/relay box
Headlights, high, low
Front turn signal lights
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Taillights
Front side marker lights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Gauge lights
Indicator lights
Glove box and fuse lights
Ceiling lights
Trunk lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell light
Illumination and indicator lights
High mount brake light12 V – 52AH/5HR
12 V – 55AH/5HR
12 V – 1.4 kW
12 V – 120 A
7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A
7.5 A, 10 A, 15 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 50 A
10 A, 20 A, 30 A, 40 A, 120 A
12 V – 65 W/35 W (HID)
12 V – 45 CP
12 V – 5 W
12 V – 45 CP
12 V – 32/2 CP
12 V – 2 CP
12 V – 3 CP
12 V – 3 CP
12 V – 32 CP
12 V – 8 W
12 V – 3.0 W, 1.4 W
12 V – 1.4 W, 1.96 W
12 V – 3.4 W
12 V – 8 W
12 V – 3.4 W
12 V – 3.4 W
12 V – 5 W
12 V – 1.4 W, 0.84 W
12 V – 0.91 W, LED
LED
TIRE
M/T
A/T
BRAKE SYSTEM
Front: 215/40 R17 83Y Rear: 255/40 R17 94Y165/80 D 16 (Folding spare tire)
Power assisted self-adjusting
ventilated disc
58.0/38.8 cm
28.99/6.01 sq in
Mechanical expanding, rear two wheel
brakes
WHEEL
ALIGNMENTCamber Front
Rear
Caster
Toe Front
Rear–0 °20 ’
–1 °30 ’
8 °
Out 3.5 mm Out 0.14 in
In 4.0 mm In 3/16 in
NOTES
Size
Type, front and rear
Pad and lining surface area: front/rear
Parking brake type
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Construction

Composition

REAR HATCH

FRAME

TRUNK LID (#6000)

HOOD

(#6000)

SIDE SILL (#6000)

REAR FENDER (#6000)

Body Composites

(#5000)
DOOR (#6000)

FRONT FENDER (#6000)

Types of aluminum alloys for pressings:
ROOF PANEL

(#6000)ProCarManuals.com

Doors

Disassembly (cont'd)

5. Remove the mounting screws. Lift the door panel

straight up off the sill.

Disconnect the connectors:

• Trunk lid opener

• Power window/Door mirror

• Courtesy light

• Security alarm

DOOR PANEL
CONNECTORS

MOUNTING SCREW

6. Remove the switch panel and air duct from the

door panel as required.

SWITCH PANEL

AIR DUCT

DOOR PANEL
7. Remove the mounting screws and disconnect the

connectors, then remove the power window con-

trol unit and speaker unit.

POWER WINDOW

CONTROL UNIT

CONNECTORS

MOUNTING

SCREW

SPEAKER UNIT

CONNECTOR

8. Remove the lower door weatherstrip retaining

clips, then pull off the lower door weatherstrip.

Remove the screw grommets, and carefully remove

the plastic cover.

Clip locations
Clip locations

LOWER

WEATHERSTRIP
PLASTIC COVER
LOWER

WEATHERSTRIP
LOWER

WEATHERSTRIP

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Climate control unit, stereo cassette/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

CASSETTE 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.

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Trunk Lid

Replacement/Adjustment

1. Remove the mounting screws, then remove the rear hatch air scoop.

2. Disconnect the high-mount brake light harness connector, and remove the harness clamp from the support strut.

3. Remove the trunk lid by removing the trunk lid mounting bolts.

4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

• Make sure the high-mount brake light connector is connected properly.

• Adjust the trunk lid alignment.ProCarManuals.com

Trunk Lid Spoiler/Trunk Trim Panel

Replacement

NOTE:

• Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.

• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim panels.

CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver,

wrap it with protective tape or a shop towel to prevent

damage.

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

• If necessary, replace any damaged clips.

• Make sure the connector is connected properly.ProCarManuals.com