glove box ACURA TL 1995 Service Repair Manual
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Airbag
Replacement
After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the
airbag assemblies and the SRS unit must be replaced.
Store a removed airbag assembly with
the pad surface up. If the airbag is improperly stored
face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit
with enough force to cause serious injury.
CAUTION:
Always disconnect the airbag connectors when the
SRS main harness is disconnected.
'96 Model: Always keep the short connector (RED) on
the passenger's airbag when the harness is discon-
nected.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag.
NOTE:
Do not install used SRS parts from another vehicle.
When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
Carefully inspect the airbag before you install it. Do
not install an airbag that shows signs of being
dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks
or deformation.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-
set buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at
least three minutes.
3. Disconnect the airbag connectors:
Driver's Side:
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the 2P connector between the driver's
airbag and cable reel.
ACCESS
PANEL
Front Passenger's Side:
'96 Model:
Remove the glove box, then remove the short connec-
tor (RED) from it's holder.
Disconnect the 3P connector between the front pas-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness, then connect
the short connector (RED) to the airbag side of the con-
nector.
FRONT PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
3P CONNECTOR
SHORT CONNECTOR (RED)
SRS MAIN HARNESS
'97 - 98 Models:
Remove the glove box.
Disconnect the 2P connector between the front pas-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness.
FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG
2P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS
2P CONNECTOR
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
2P CONNECTOR
CABLE REEL
2P CONNECTOR
DRIVER'S
AIRBAG.ProCarManuals.com
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6. Reconnect the airbag connectors.
Front Passenger's Side:
'96 Model:
Attach the short connector (RED) to the connector
holder, then reinstall the glove box.
SHORT CONNECTOR
(RED) /HOLDER
FRONT PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
3P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS
3P CONNECTOR
'97-98 Models:
Attach the airbag connector to the connector holder,
then install the glove box.
SRS MAIN HARNESS
2P CONNECTOR
FRONT PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
2P CONNECTOR
Driver's Side:
Connect the driver's airbag 2P connector to the cable
reel 2P connector, then install the access panel on the
steering wheel.
CABLE REEL
2P CONNECTOR
ACCESS PANEL
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
2P CONNECTOR
7. Connect the battery positive cable, then connect the
negative cable.
8. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system
operation:
Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator
light should come on for about six seconds and
then go off.
Make sure both horn buttons work.
Take a test-drive, and make sure the cruise con-
trol switches work.
9. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets.ProCarManuals.com
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8. Install the new SRS unit.
TORX BOLTS
9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 Ibf-ft)
Use a Torx T30 bit.
Replace.
SRS MAIN HARNESS
18P CONNECTOR
TORX BOLTS
9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 Ibf-ft)
Use a Torx T30 bit.
Replace.
9. Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector to the
SRS unit, then push it into position until it clicks.
10. Reinstall the radio panel bracket and radio panel
assembly.
11. Reinstall the dashboard center trim and center con-
sole.
12. Reconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector to the
cable reel 2P connector, and reinstall the access
panel on the steering wheel.
13. Reconnect the front passenger's airbag connector
to the SRS main harness, then reinstall the glove
box.
14. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then the nega-
tive cable.
15. After installing the SRS unit, confirm proper system
operation: Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS
indicator light should come on for about six sec-
onds and then go off.
16. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the
customer's radio station presets.ProCarManuals.com
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D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K: Refer to page 1-12
D: DRIVER INFORMATION (SUNVISOR)
U.S. model
CAUTION
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF
CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
BELT.
DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.
DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE
AIRBAG.
DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR
BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.
SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-
TION AND EXPLANATIONS.
THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS
INSTALLED.
THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN OF THE DRIV-
ER'S DOORJAMB.
Canada model
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT
THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER AIRBAG AND A
FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG AS A SUPPLEMEN-
TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (S.R.S.).
IT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE SEAT BELT.
BEFORE DRIVING READ LABEL INSIDE THE GLOVE
BOX.
U.S. model (98 model)
WARNING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR.
CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER CAN BE KILLED BY
THE AIRBAG.
THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN.
NEVER PUT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT.
SIT AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE FROM THE AIRBAG.
ALWAYS USE SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS.
THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS
INSTALLED.
THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN ON THE DRIV-
ER'S DOORJAMB.ProCarManuals.com
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Warning/Caution Label Locations
(cont'd)
D: DRIVER INFORMATION (SUNVISOR)
Canada model (98 model)
CAUTION
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY PROTECTION IN ALL TYPES OF
CRASHES, YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
BELT.
DO NOT INSTALL REARWARD FACING CHILD SEATS IN
ANY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSITION.
DO NOT SIT OR LEAN UNNECESSARILY CLOSE TO THE
AIRBAG.
DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECTS OVER THE AIRBAG OR
BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND YOURSELF.
SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMA-
TION AND EXPLANATIONS.
THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS
INSTALLED.
THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN OF THE DRIV-
ER'S DOORJAMB.
E: ASSISTANT INFORMATION
U.S. model
AIRBAG SEE OTHER SIDE.
U.S. model (98 model)
AIRBAG WARNING
FLIP VISOR OVER
F: STEERING COLUMN NOTICE
NOTICE
TO PREVENT SRS DAMAGE, REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
BEFORE REMOVING STEERING SHAFT CONNECTING
BOLT.
G: MONITOR NOTICE
NOTICE
• NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
• REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUC-
TIONS.
H: SRS CONSOLE/GLOVE BOX INFORMATION
Canada model (95 - 97 model)
AIRBAG INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
• THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT IS
INSTALLED. THE DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN
ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE, LOCATED ON THE
DRIVER'S DOORJAMB.
• DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS AND REPLACEMENT OF SRS
COMPONENTS MUST BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED
DEALER.
• SEE YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL SRS
INFORMATION.
I: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE DANGER
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARM-
FUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COM-
POUNDS. STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED
200 F (100°C). FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE AND
DISPOSAL PROCEDURES REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL,
SRS SUPPLEMENT.
POISON
CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM
NITRATE.
FIRST AID
IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING.
FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT)
ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
WARNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.
• DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROB-
ING DEVICES. THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-
MENT.
• NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEM-
BLE.
• PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.
• FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
J: PASSENGER AIRBAG CAUTION
U.S. model (98 model)
WARNING
CHILDREN CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BY A PASSENGER
AIRBAG.
THE BACK SEAT IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR CHILDREN
AGES 12 AND UNDER. MAKE SURE ALL CHILDREN USE
SEAT BELTS OR CHILD SEATS.
K: SRS WARNING (HOOD)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND FRONT
SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS.
ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ARE
COLORED YELLOW.
TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USING ELECTRI-
CAL TEST EQUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIRING CAN MAKE
THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR CAUSE ACCIDENTAL FIR-
ING OF THE INFLATOR.
WARNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT YOU. FOLLOW
SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.ProCarManuals.com
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Description
The automatic transmission is a combination of a 3-element torque converter and a dual-shaft electronically controlled
automatic transmission which provides 4 speeds forward and 1 reverse. The entire unit is positioned in line with the engine.
Torque Converter, Gears and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump, turbine and stator, assembled in a single unit.
They are connected to the engine crankshaft so they turn together as a unit as the engine turns.
Around the outside of the drive plate is a ring gear which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being started.
The entire torque converter assembly serves as a flywheel while transmitting power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has two parallel shafts: the mainshaft and the countershaft. The mainshaft is in line with the engine
crankshaft.
The mainshaft includes the 1st, 2nd and 4th clutches, and gears for 4th, 2nd, 1st and reverse (3rd gear is integral with the
mainshaft, while the reverse gear is integral with 4th gear).
The countershaft includes the 3rd, and 1st-hold clutches, and gears for 3rd, 4th, 1st, 2nd, reverse, and parking. The sec-
ondary drive gear is integrated with the countershaft.
The gears on the mainshaft are in constant mesh with those on the countershaft.
When certain combinations of gears in the transmission are engaged by clutches, power is transmitted from the mainshaft
to the countershaft to provide and positions.
Electronic Control
The electronic control system consists of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), sensors, a linear solenoid and four
solenoid valves. Shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions.
The TCM is located below the dashboard, behind the glove box on the passenger's side.
Hydraulic Control
The lower valve body assembly includes the main valve body, the servo body and the shift control solenoid valves. They
are bolted on the lower part of the transmission housing.
Other valve bodies, the regulator valve body, the ATF pump body, the 2nd accumulator body, and the throttle valve body,
are bolted to the torque converter housing.
The main valve body contains the manual valve, the 1 - 2 shift valve, the 2 - 3 shift valve, the 3 - 4 shift valve, the 4th kick-
down valve, the 2 - 3 orifice control valve, the 3 - 4 orifice control valve, the 4th exhaust valve, the servo control valve,
and the main orifice control valve.
The servo body contains the servo valve, 3rd and 4th accumulator pistons.
The regulator valve body contains the regulator valve, the lock-up shift valve, and the cooler relief valve.
Fluid from the regulator passes through the manual valve to the various control valves.
The throttle valve body includes the throttle valve which is bolted onto the 2nd accumulator body. The 2nd accumulator
piston is assembled in the 2nd accumulator body.
The linear solenoid is joined with the throttle valve body.
The ATF pump body contains the modulator valve, the lock-up control valve, the lock-up timing valve, and the relief valve.
The torque converter check valve is located in the torque converter housing under the ATF pump body.
The 1st and 1st-hold accumulator pistons are assembled in the rear cover.
The clutches receive fluid from their respective feed pipes or internal hydraulic circuit.
Shift Control Mechanism
Input from various sensors located throughout the vehicle determines which shift control solenoid valve the TCM will acti-
vate. Activating a shift control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This pressurizes
a line to one of the clutches, engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear.
Lock-up Mechanism
In position, in 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and in position in 3rd, pressurized fluid is drained from the back of the torque con-
verter through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this takes place,
the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshaft. Together with hydraulic control, the TCM optimizes the
timing of the lock-up mechanism. The lock-up valves control the range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid
valves A and B, and throttle valve. When lock-up control solenoid valves A and B activate, the modulator pressure changes.
The lock-up control solenoid valves A and B are mounted on the torque converter housing, and are controlled by the TCM.ProCarManuals.com
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Description
The electronic control system consists of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), sensors, a linear solenoid, and four
solenoid valves.
Shift and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions.
The TCM is located below the dashboard, behind the glove box on the passenger's side.
TCM
Linear Solenoid
Shift Control
Solenoid Valve A
Shift Control
Solenoid Valve B
Lock-up Control
Solenoid Valve A
Lock-up Control
Solenoid Valve B
Engine Speed Signal
Brake Switch Signal
Mainshaft Speed Sensor
Signal
Countershaft Speed
Sensor Signal
Vehicle Speed Sensor
Signal
Indicator Light
Self-Diagnosis Signal
Electronic Control System
Shift Control
Lock-up Control
Throttle Position
Sensor Signal
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Sensor Signal
Service Check
Connector
Barometric
Pressure Sensor
INTERLOCK
CONTROL UNIT
Self-Diagnosis
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
DTC Erasure (MES Mode)
NOTE: This operation can also be done with the Honda PGM Tester.
1. Connect the SCS service connector to the service check connector (2P) under the glove box.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) while keeping the brake pedal depressed.
4. After the ABS indicator light goes off, release the brake pedal.
5. After the indicator light comes on, depress the brake pedal again.
6. After the indicator light goes off, release the brake pedal again.
7. After few seconds, the indicator light blinks twice and the DTC is erased. If the indicator light does not blink twice,
repeat steps 1 through 6. If the indicator light stays ON after the indicator light blinks twice, check the DTC because a
problem was detected during initial diagnosis before shifting to MES mode.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and remove the SCS service connector.
Conditions for DTC erasure
Vehicle speed is at 6 mph (10 km/h) or less.
The SCS service connector is connected before the ignition switch is turned ON (II).
The brake pedal is depressed before the ignition switch is turned ON (II).ProCarManuals.com
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Glove box removal:
1. Open the glove box.
2. Detach the damper clip. Remove the bolts while hold-
ing the glove box, then remove it.
5 x 0.8 mm
9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m,
7 Ibf-ft)
DAMPER CLIP
DAMPER
GLOVE BOX
SIDE AIR VENT
Open the glove box, then push the
clips from the glove box opening by
hand, and pull it out.
Bolt locations, 2
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Side air vent (Front passenger's)/Side defogger trim
removal:
Clip locations
SIDE DEFOGGER TRIM
Carefully pry it at the rear edge,
then remove it.
SHOP
TOWEL
HOOK CLIP
HOOK
CLIP
Push here.ProCarManuals.com
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Slide Motor , Slid e Gearbo x Replacemen t
CAUTION: Wea r glove s t o remov e an d instal l th e slid e
moto r an d slid e gearbox .
NOTE :
Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e sea t cover .
T o remov e th e slid e moto r an d slid e gearbox , slid e th e
fron t sea t backwar d fully , an d rais e th e sea t cushio n t o
its fron t maximu m height .
1. Remov e th e fron t sea t throug h th e doo r openin g (se e
pag e 20-71 ).
2 . Remov e th e reclin e cove r (se e pag e 20-72 ).
3 . Remov e th e slid e join t cabl e (se e pag e 20-81 ).
4 . Disconnec t th e slid e moto r connector .
5 . Remov e th e bolt s fro m eac h side .
6 x 1. 0 m m8 N- m (0. 8 kgf-m ,
6 Ibf-ft )6 x 1. 0 m m9 N- m (0. 9 kgf-m ,
7 Ibf-ft )
SLID E
GEARBO X
6. Remov e th e slid e moto r an d slid e gearbo x whil e
movin g th e lowe r rails .
NOTE : Tak e car e no t t o damag e th e slid e lea d screws .
LOWERRAILSLID E LEA D
SCRE W
SLID E
MOTO R
SLIDE
GEARBO X LOWE
R
RAIL
7. Installatio n i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE:
Before installin g th e slid e moto r an d slid e gear -
box , greas e th e slid e lea d screw s a s shown .
Befor e installin g th e slid e moto r an d slid e gear -
box, alig n portio n a s shown .
Check th e slid e lea d scre w fo r bending .
SLIDEGEARBO X
SLIDE
MOTO R SLID
E LEA D
SCRE W
SLID E
MOTO R
CONNECTO R
SLIDE LEA D
SCRE W
SLIDE LEA D
SCRE W
Apply liqui d threa d lock .Apply liqui d threa d lock .
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