ACURA NSX 1991 Service Repair Manual

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). 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 (M/T) or selecter lever and indicator panel (A/T), wrap 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

DEFROSTPANEL

MOUNTING BOLTS
DASHBOARD
RETAINER (4)
DEFROST PANEL

GUIDE PIN

PROTECTIVE
TAPE
DASHBOARD SCREW
PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS

SRS
UNIT

SHOP TOWEL
CONSOLE CARPET CORROSION RESISTANT BOLT
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS

DASHBOARD
END PLATE
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS

SIDE AIR VENT

DASHBOARD

MOUNTING SCREWS

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.ProCarManuals.com

Special Tools

Ref. No.

Tool Number

Description


Qty

Page Reference

07LAJ-PT3010A

Test Harness


1

22-49, 50ProCarManuals.com

Special Tools

Ref. No.


Tool Number


Description

KS-AHM-32-003

07JGG-001010A

07JAA-001000B

07HAZ-SG00400
07MAZ-SL00500

07MAZ-SP00500

07LAZ-SL40300

07LAZ-SL40400
07MAZ-SP0020A
Digital Multimeter
Belt Tension Gauge
Antenna Wrench Deployment Tool
Test Harness A
Test Harness B
Test Harness C
Test Harness D Short Connector A Set

Included in SRS Tool Set 07MAZ-SM5000A

Included in SRS Tool Set 07MAZ-SL0010A
1
1
1
1

1

1

1
1
1
23-78('91-'96)
23-109('91-'96)
23-236('91-'96)
24-37('93-'96)
23-339('91-'93)
23-342('93-'96)
23-343('93-'96)
23-346('93-'96)
23-328('93-'96)

Qty


Page ReferenceProCarManuals.com

Relay and Control Unit Locations

Dashboard

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT
TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD

RELAY

UNDER-DASH FUSE BOX
INTEGRATED

CONTROL UNIT
DASHBOARD

LOWER COVER
STARTER CUT RELAY

Wire colors: BLK/WHT

BLK/WHT, BLU/GRN,

and BLK/BLUProCarManuals.com

Dashboard, Door and Floor

DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL
POWER WINDOW
CONTROL UNIT
CIGARETTE LIGHTER

RELAY
SRS UNIT
FOOT WELL BASS SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT FLOOR

PANEL
EPS POWER UNIT

(Behind foot well

bass speaker)
SECURITY CONTROL UNIT

DAYTIME RUNNING

LIGHTS CONTROL
UNIT (Canada)

ABS CONTROL UNIT

CRUISE CONTROL UNIT
EPS CONTROL UNIT
(A/T)

POWER DOOR LOCK
CONTROL UNIT
Wire colors: YEL/RED, BLU/GRN, BRN/YEL, and BLKProCarManuals.com

Relay and Control Unit Locations
Rear Bulkhead
FAN CONTROL

UNIT

ECM

TCS FAIL-SAFE

RELAY

Wire colors: YEL,
and LT GRN/BLK TRANSMISSION CONTROL
MODULE (TCM)
DASH LIGHTS
BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL UNIT
TCS CONTROL UNIT

GRN/RED, RED/BLK,ProCarManuals.com

RETRACTABLE HEADLIGHT

CONTROL UNIT
INTERLOCK CONTROL

UNIT (A/T)

FUEL PUMP RELAY

Wire colors: YEL, RED,

BLK/YEL, and BLK/REDProCarManuals.com

Relay and Control Unit Locations

Engine Compartment

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

RELAY

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

FUSE/RELAY BOX
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

FAN RELAY

Wire colors: YEL/BLU,

BLK/YEL, WHT/RED,

and WHT/BLU

IGNITION CONTROL

MODULE (ICM)ProCarManuals.com

Under-dash Fuse Box

CAUTION:
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

24-10 ('93-'96)).
Replace the entire affected SRS harness assembly if
it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.

SRS MAIN
HARNESS
Removal:

1. Disconnect both the negative cable and positive
cable from the battery.

2.
Carefully remove
the
side
sill
pad
(pull
it up.
rear
end first).

3. Remove the fuse box door.

FUSE BOX

DOOR

SIDE SILL PAD

SIDE SILL TRIM

4. Remove the three screws, then remove the side sill
trim.

5. Remove the under-dash fuse box mounting bolts.
Removal/InstallationProCarManuals.com

6. Disconnect the under-dash fuse box connectors.
NOTE: The SRS main harness connector is double
locked. To remove it, first lift the connector lid,
then press the connector tab down and pull the connector out. Installation:
1. Connect the connectors to the under-dash fuse box.
NOTE: To reinstall the SRS main harness connec-
tor, push it into position until it clicks, then close
the connector lid.
2. Install the under-dash fuse box.
3. Install the side sill trim, fuse box door and door sill pad.
4. Connect both the negative cable and positive cable to the battery.
5. Confirm that all systems work properly.
7. Take out the under-dash fuse box.
TAB

LID

SRS FUSE

No. 1 (10 A)

SRS MAIN HARNESS
SIDE SILL TRIM
FUSE BOX
DOOR
SIDE SILL PADProCarManuals.com