ACURA NSX 1991 Service Repair Manual

Warning/Caution Label Locations

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A: CABLE REEL CAUTION A

REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED IN-

STRUCTIONS.

B: STEERING WHEEL NOTICE
NOTICE

IMPROPER STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL OR IN-

STALLATION CAN DAMAGE SRS COMPONENTS.

FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY.

C: INFLATOR WARNING
WARNING

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE INJURY:

ALWAYS INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE SHORT

CONNECTOR ON THE INFLATOR CONNECTOR

WHEN THE HARNESS IS DISCONNECTED.
D: DRIVER'S INFLATOR CAUTION
DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS
SUCH AS COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE

HARMFUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE
COMPOUNDS. 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 POTAS-

SIUM 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 CON-
TACT) ARE INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
E: DRIVER MODULE WARNING WARNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF AC- CIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR
KILL YOU.
DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR
PROBING DEVICES.
THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISAS-
SEMBLE.
PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGHT WHEN REMOVED.FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY.ProCarManuals.com

(SUNVISOR)

F: DRIVER INFORMATION

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT

THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER AIR-

BAG AS A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-

TEM
(SRS)

IT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE SEAT

BELT.

BEFORE DRIVING READ LABEL INSIDE THE

CONSOLE BOX.

G: MONITOR NOTICE

NOTICE

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAILED

INSTRUCTIONS.

H: STEERING COLUMN CAUTION

CAUTION

TO AVOID DAMAGING THE SRS CABLE OR REEL,

WHICH COULD MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERA-

TIVE, REMOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BEFORE

REMOVING THE STEERING SHAFT CONNECTOR

BOLT.
L: CONSOLE BOX INFORMATION

AIRBAG INFORMATION

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AF-

TER IT IS INSTALLED. THE DATE OF INSTAL-

LATION IS SHOWN ON THE CERTIFICATION

PLATE, LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR

JAMB.

DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS AND REPLACEMENT OF

SRS COMPONENTS MUST BE DONE BY AN

AUTHORIZED DEALER.

SEE YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDI-

TIONAL SRS INFORMATION.

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Warning/Caution Label Locations

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J: PASSENGER'S INFLATOR CAUTION

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY MET-

ALS SUCH AS COPPER, LEAD OF MERCURY

HARMFUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLO-

SIVE COMPOUNDS.

STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED

200°F
(93°C).
FOR
PROPER
HANDLING STOR-

AGE AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES REFER TO

THE 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 AT-

TENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

WARNING

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND

POSSIBLE INJURY:

ALWAYS INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE SHORT

CONNECTOR WHEN THE HARNESS IS DIS-

CONNECTED.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD DIAG-

NOSIS BE PERFORMED USING ELECTRICAL

TEST EQUIPMENT OR PROBING DEVICES.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR TAMPER.

STORE THE REMOVED AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

WITH THE PAD SURFACE UP.

FOR SPECIAL HANDLING OR STORAGE REFER

TO THE SERVICE MANUAL.

DISPOSE OF THE ENTIRE UNIT AS DIRECTED.

K: POWRE SOURCE CAUTION

DANGER

DO NOT REMOVE, IMPACT OR DISASSEMBLE.
L: PRETENSIONER ELR CAUTION

CAUTION

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR

REMOVAL OF THE PRETENSIONER.

SHORT COUPLER (RED) IS TO BE INSTALLED

IMMEDIATELY WHENEVER COUPLER IS DIS-

ASSEMBLED.

ELECTRIC TESTER SPECIFIED BE USED FOR

CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS.

THE ANCHOR BOLT IN THE SHOULDER AREA

IS TO BE REMOVED BEFORE THE PRETEN-

SIONER.

NO DISASSEMBLY OR IMPACT ALLOWED.

FOR HANDLING, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL

METHOD, REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL.

M: SRS WARNING (HOOD)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND

FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS.

ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNEC-

TORS ARE COLORED YELLOW.

TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USING

ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIR-

ING CAN MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR

CAUSE ACCIDENTAL FIRING OF THE INFLATOR.

WARNING

THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF

ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY

HURT YOU. FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL IN-

STRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

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R—Replace I—Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary.

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Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often.
Severe Driving Conditions
Items marked or in the chart indicate you will need some services more frequent-

ly in certain severe driving conditions.

The conditions are:
A: Driving loss than 5 miles (8 km) per trip, or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
B: Driving, on rough or muddy roads, or de-iced roads.

C: Driving in extremely dusty conditions.
D: Extensive idling or driving long periods at slow speeds, such as a delivery vehicle. *6 : Ruler to Base Service Manual ('93 NSX, P/N 61SL002).
Services for Severe Driving Conditions
—
Clean
the air
cleaner
element
every
7,500 miles
(12,000
kml or 6
months
and
replace every
30,000
miles (48,000 km) or 24 months under condition B or C,

— Replace engine oil and oil filter every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or\
3 months under conditions A, B, C, Dor E.
— Replace transmission oil every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 7. months under conditions D of E.

— Inspect front brake discs and calipers, and rear brake dises, calipers and pads every 7,500 miles (12,000

km) or 6 months under conditions B, C of D.
— Inspect the power steering system every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months under conditions A, B or C.ProCarManuals.com

Engine Oil

Replacement

CAUTION: Remove the drain plug carefully while the en-

gine is hot, the hot oil may cause scalding.

1. Warm up the engine.

2. Drain the engine oil.

WASHER

Replace.

DRAIN PLUG

45 IM-m (4.5 kg-m, 33 Ib-ft)

3. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and refill

with the recommended oil.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the drain plug.

Requirement
API Service Grade: Use "Energy

Conserving II" SG or SH grade oil.

SAE
10W-30
preferred.

You can also an oil a cantainer that

bears API CERTIFICATION mark.

Capacity
5.0
(5.3
US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)

at change, including filter.

6.3
(6.7
US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)

after engine overhaul.

Change
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or

6 months whichever comes first.
API CERTIFICATION MARK

The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell

you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight. Select the oil for

your car according to this chart:

Ambient Temperature

An oil with a viscosity of 10W —30 is preferred for im-

proved fuel economy and year-round protection in the

car.

You may use a 5W —30 oil if the climate in your area is

limited to the temperature range shown on the chart.

4. Fill the engine with oil up to the specified level, run

the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for

oil leakage and oil level.ProCarManuals.com

Chassis and Paint Codes
U.S. Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Manufacturer, Make and
Type of VehicleJH4: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Body Type
Door and Transmission Type
Vehicle Grade
Check Digit
Factory Code
Serial Number

COLOR
R-77
Paint Code
Vehicle Identification Number
and Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard Certification Berlina Black
Sebring Silver Metallic
Grand Prix White Formula Red

Color

NH-547
NH-552M
NH-565
R-77 Paint Code
Paint CodeTransmission Number
Transmission Type
Serial Number
J4A4: 2000001 ~ MR9A: 2000001~
ProCarManuals.com

CANADA Model

Vehicle Identification Number
JH4NA115*PT800001

Engine Number
C30A1-3700001
Transmission Number
Transmission Type J4A4: 5-speed Manual TransmissionMR9A: 4-speed Automatic Transmission
Serial Number
J4A4: 2000001
MR9A: 2000001

Paint Code
Paint Code
NH-547
NH-552M

NH-565
R-77
Color
Berlina Black
Sebring Silver Metallic
Grand Prix White
Formula Red
Vehicle Identification Number and Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification
Paint Code
COLOR
R-77
J4A4-2000001ProCarManuals.com

Warning/Caution Label Locations

SRS CAUTION LABELS: Refer to page 1-8.
FROZEN

BATTERY CAUTION

BATTERY

CAUTION

RADIATOR BLEED

PLUG CAUTION
AIR CONDITIONING R-134a CAUTION(U.S.A only)

EXPANSION

TANK CAP CAUTION
ENGINE COOLANT
CAUTION • PRECAUTION
SPARK PLUG
CAUTION

TIRE INFORMATION
EMISSION CONTROL

INFORMATION and

VACUUM HOSE

ROUTING DIAGRAM
RETRACTABLE

HEADLIGHT CAUTION
ABS and BRAKE

FLUID CAUTION ABS CAUTION

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Warning/Caution Label Locations
(cont'd)
A: CABLE REEL CAUTION A CAUTION:
BEFORE INSTALLING CABLE REEL
B: CABLE REEL CAUTION B
CAUTION:
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE; DO NOT DIS-
ASSEMBLE OR TAMPER.
C: STEERING WHEEL WARNING WARNINGBEFORE INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL:
D: INFLATOR WARNING WARNING
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE INJURY:
ALWAYS INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE SHORT
CONNECTOR ON THE INFLATOR CONNECTOR
WHEN THE HARNESS IS DISCONNECTED. E: DRIVER'S INFLATOR CAUTION

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER. OR HEAVY MET-
ALS SUCH AS COPPER, LEAD. OR MERCURY,
MAY PRODUCE HARMFUL AND IRRITATING
GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS. STORAGE

TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 200°F. FOR

PROPER HANDLING. STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES REFER TO THE ACURA 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) AIR INHALED. SEEK FRESH
AIR. IN EVERY CASE. GET PROMPT MEDICAL AT-

TENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
F: MODULE WARNING WARNING
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE INJURY:
ALWAYS INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE SHORT
CONNECTOR ON THE INFLATOR CONNECTOR
WHEN THE HARNESS IS DISCONNECTED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD DIAGNO-
SIS BE PERFORMED USING ELECTRICAL TEST
EQUIPMENT OR PROBING DEVICES.
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DIS-
ASSEMBLE OR TAMPER.
STORE THE REMOVED AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WITH
THE PAD SURFACE UP. FOR SPECIAL HANDLING OR STORAGE REFER TO
THE ACURA SERVICE MANUAL.
DISPOSE OF THE ENTIRE UNIT AS DIRECTED.
CENTER THE FRONT WHEELS.
ALIGN THE MARKS.
READ SERVICE MANUAL.
CENTER THE FRONT WHEELS.
ALIGN THE MARKS. (CABLE REEL) READ SERVICE MANUAL.ProCarManuals.com