wiring ACURA TL 1995 Service Repair Manual

59. Raise the hoist.

60. Remove the shift cable guide bracket.

CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable.

61. Remove the transmission beam from the body, and

loosen the three bolts on the transmission bracket.

SHIFT CABLE

GUIDE BRACKET
6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,

7.2 Ibf-ft)

TRANSMISSION

BEAM
Loosen these

bolts.

62. Remove the stop holder, mid mount stops and mid

mounts.

Replace.

MID MOUNT

STOP

(US model only)

STOP HOLDER

(US model only)
MID MOUNT

Replace.
63. Lower the hoist.

64. Raise the chain hoist to remove all slack from the

chain.

65. Check that the engine/transmission is completely

free of vacuum hoses, fuel and coolant hoses and

electrical wiring.

66. Slowly raise the engine approximately 150 mm (6 in).

Check once again that all hoses and wires are discon-

nected from the engine/transmission.

67. Remove the left and right brackets.

LEFT:

LEFT

BRACKET

RIGHT:

RIGHT

BRACKET

68. Raise the engine all the way and remove it from the

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Front Seat

Seat Harness Wiring Locations

(With Seat Heater)

NOTE: Replace the seat cover, seat heater and wire har-

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Wiring/Connector Location s
HEATER VALV E CONTRO L SOLENOI D
VALV E CONNECTO R RADIATO
R FA N CONTRO L MODUL E
(Locate d unde r righ t sid e o f dash )
Test , pag e 22-2 0
COMPRESSO R CLUTC H RELA Y
CONNECTO R
Wir e colors : WHT , RED ,
BLK/YE L an d RED/BL U
RADIATO R FA N RELA Y CONNECTO R
Wir e colors : WHT , YEL/WH T
WHT/BLU an d L T GRN/YE L SUNLIGH
T SENSO R
A/ C DIOD E
RADIATO R FA N
CONNECTO R
OUTSID E AI R TEMPERATUR E SENSO R COMPRESSO
R CLUTC H
CONNECTO R
A/ C PRESSUR E SWITC H
CONNECTO R CONDENSE
R FA N RELA Y CONNECTO R
Wir e colors : WHT , YE L
WHT/GR N an d L T GRN/YE L
CONDENSE R FA N CONNECTO R BLOWE
R MOTO R RELA Y
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Component/Wiring Location s
Index
SRS INDICATO R LIGH T (I n th e gaug e assembly )
Troubleshooting , pag e 24-1 3 T
o HOR N SWITC H
DASHBOAR D WIR E HARNES S
t o SR S INDICATO R LIGH T in
GAUG E ASSEMBL Y
5 P CONNECTO R T
o CRUIS E CONTRO L
SET/RESUM E SWITC H
T o DRIVER' S AIRBA G
FRON T PASSENGER' S AIRBA G
ASSEMBL Y
Replacement , pag e 24-4 6
Disposal , pag e 24-5 0
MAI N WIR E HARNES S
t o DASHBOAR D
WIR E HARNES S
16 P CONNECTO R
SR S MAI N HARNES S
to MAI NWIRE HARNES S
3 P CONNECTO R
SRS MAI N HARNES Sto FRON T PASSENGER' SAIRBAG3P ('9 6 Model) ,2P ('9 7 - 9 8 Models )
CONNECTO R
SERVIC E CHEC K
CONNECTO R (2P )
[ORN , GRN/YEL ]
SR S MAI N HARNES S
SRS UNI T GROUN D
SRS MAI N HARNES S
t o UNDER-DAS H
FUSE/RELA Y BO X
2 P CONNECTO R
MEMOR Y ERAS E SIGNA L
(MES ) CONNECTO R (2P )
[GRY , GRY ] or [GRN , GRN ]
SRS UNI T(Includin g safin g senso rand impac t sensor)
Replacement , pag e 24-5 6
SR S MAI N HARNES S
to SR S UNI T18P CONNECTO R
SR
S MAI N HARNES S
to CABL E REE L2P CONNECTO R
DRIVER'
S AIRBA G
ASSEMBL Y
Replacement ,
pag e 24-4 6
Disposal , pag e 24-50
CABL E REE LReplacement ,
pag e 24-5 2
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Precautions/Procedures
Wiring Precaution s
• Neve r attemp t t o modify , splic e o r repai r SR S wiring .
NOTE : SR S wirin g ca n b e identifie d b y specia l yello w
oute r covering .
• B e sur e to instal l th e harnes s wire s s o tha t the y ar e no t
pinche d o r interferin g wit h othe r parts .
Mak e sur e al l SR S groun d location s ar e clea n an d
ground s ar e securel y fastene d fo r optimu m metal-to -
meta l contact . Poo r groundin g ca n caus e intermitten t
problems tha t ar e difficul t t o diagnose .
Disconnectin g th e SR S Connecto r a t th e Under-das h
Fuse/Relay Box :
CAUTION : Avoi d breakin g th e connector ; it' s double -
locked.
1. Firs t lif t th e connecto r li d wit h a thi n screwdriver , the n
pres s th e connecto r ta b down , an d pul l th e connecto r
out.
UNDER-DAS H FUSE/RELA Y BO X
SRSMAI NHARNES S
TAB
2. T o reinstal l th e connector , pus h it int o positio n unti l i t
clicks , the n clos e it s lid .
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Airbag

Replacement (cont'd)

CAUTION: Be sure to install the SRS wiring so that it is

not pinched or interfering with other parts.

5. Install the new airbags:

Driver's Side: Place the driver's airbag in the steering

wheel, and secure it with new Torx bolts.

TORX BOLTS

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

Use a Torx T30 bit.

DRIVER'S AIRBAG
Front Passenger's Side:

Place the front passenger's airbag into the dash-

board.

Tighten the middle airbag mounting nut, then install

the bracket and four mounting nuts.

Tighten the two outer airbag mounting nuts first,

then tighten the two bracket mounting nuts.

FRONT PASSENGER'S

AIRBAG

FRONT PASSENGER'S

AIRBAG MOUNTING NUT

(MIDDLE)

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

BRACKET

MOUNTING NUTS

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 Ibf-ft)

Replace.

FRONT PASSENGER'S

AIRBAG

MOUNTING NUTS

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 Ibf-ft)

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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

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Engine Removal/Installation

Removal

• Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly

and hoist brackets are attached to the correct positions

on the engine.

• Make sure the car will not roll off stands and fall

while you are working under it.

CAUTION:

• Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted sur-

face.

• Unplug the wiring connectors carefully while holding

the connector portion to avoid damage.

• Mark all wiring and hoses to avoid misconnection.

Also, be sure that they do not contact other wiring

or hoses or interfere with other parts.

1. Secure the hood open as far as possible.

2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,

then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-

set buttons.

3. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then

the positive terminal.

4. Remove the engine ground cables and ignition coil

wire.

IGNITION COIL

WIRE

GROUND

CABLES
6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,

7.2 Ibf-ft)
5. Remove the battery, then remove the heat shields.

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.2 Ibf-ft)

HEAT

SHIELDS

6. Remove the battery base.
6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,

7.2 Ibf-ft)

8 x
1.25
mm

22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 Ibf-ft)

BATTERY

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44. Disconnect the vacuum hoses, then remove the front

engine mounts.

VACUUM

HOSE
FRONT

ENGINE

MOUNT

45. Slowly raise the hoist up a little.

46. Remove the mid mounts.

MID MOUNT SPACER

MID MOUNTS
47. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts

and the torque converter cover, then separate the

engine and the transmission.

Attach the transmission jack with a rubber pad or a

wooden block to protect the transmission housing.

Remove this bolt

after separating

the transmission

from the engine.
TRANSMISSION

HOUSING

MOUNTING

BOLT

DOWEL PIN

TORQUE CONVERTER

COVER

TRANSMISSION HOUSING

MOUNTING BOLT

48. Reinstall the mid mounts to the transmission and

retorque the mounting bolts.

49. Raise the chain hoist to remove all slack from the

chain.

50. Check that the engine is completely free of vacuum

hoses, fuel and coolant hoses and electrical wiring.

51. Slowly raise the engine approximately 150 mm (6 in).

Check once again that all hoses and wires are discon-

nected from the engine.

52. Raise the engine all the way up, and remove it from

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Wiring/Connector Location s
BLOWER MOTO R RELA Y
(Locate d o n th e under-das h rela y box )
Test , pag e 22-5 7 HEATE
R VALV E CONTRO L SOLENOI D
VALV E CONNECTO R
SUNLIGH T SENSO R
Replacement , pag e 22-5 5
Test , pag e 22-5 5
COMPRESSO R CLUTC H RELA Y
CONNECTO R
Wir e colors : WHT , RED ,
YEL/BLK , RED/BL U
Test , pag e 22-5 7
COMPRESSO R CLUTC H
CONNECTO R
A/ C PRESSUR E SWITC H
CONNECTO R
OUTSID E AI R TEMPERATUR E SENSO R
Replacement , pag e 22-5 4
Test , pag e 22-5 4
CONDENSE R FA N CONNECTO R CONDENSE
R FA N RELA Y CONNECTO R
Wir e colors : WHT , YEL/WHT ,
WHT/GRN, L T GRN/YE L
Test , pag e 22-5 7
RADIATO R FA N RELA Y CONNECTO R
Wir e colors : WHT , YEL ,
WHT/BL U an d L T GRN/YE L
Test , pag e 22-5 7
RADIATO
R FA N
CONNECTO RMAI
N WIR E
HARNES S
RADIATO R FA N CONTRO L MODUL E
(Locate d unde r righ t sid e o f dash )
Test , page , 22-4 8
NOTE : Refe r t o page 22-3a of the '96-9 8 Acura
3.2TL Servic e Manual supplement for the differences
on this page for the 3.2TL.
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