ACURA NSX 1997 Service Repair Manual

Seats

Seat Cover Replacement (cont'd)

7. Detach the hooks, then remove the seat-back

cushion.

HOOKS

8. Detach the clips, then remove the seat cover.

Clip locations

SEAT COVER
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

• To prevent wrinkles when installing the seat

cover, make sure the material is stretched even-

ly over the frame before securing all the hooks

and clips.

• If necessary, replace any damaged clips.

• Before installing the seat cushion, scrape the old

adhesive smoothly from the seat cushion frame.

Clean the bonding surface with a sponge

dampened in alcohol.

Apply an adhesive to the shadowed area as

shown.

Forward

SEAT CUSHION

FRAME
SEAT-BACK

CUSHION

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Seat Belt s
Replacemen t
SRS wir e harnesse s ar e route d nea r th e retractor .
Al l SR S wir e harnesse s an d connec -
tor s ar e colore d yellow . D o no t us e electrica l tes t
equipmen t o n thes e circuits .
CAUTION :
• B e carefu l no t t o damag e th e SR S wir e
harnesse s whe n servicin g th e retractor .
• Remov e th e shor t connecto r (RED ) fro m th e it s
holde r an d disconnec t th e SR S wir e harnes s
connector , the n connec t th e shor t connecto r
(RED ) t o th e tensione r connector .
NOTE: T o preven t dust , wra p th e SR S wir e
harnes s connecto r wit h a protectiv e cover .
RETRACTO R
SEAT BEL T
TENSIONE R
PROTECTIV E
COVE R
SR S WIR E
HARNES S
SR S WIR E HARNES S
CONNECTO R TENSIONE
R
CONNECTO R
CONNECTOR
HOLDE R
SHOR T
CONNECTO R
(RED)
CAUTION : Chec k th e sea t belt s fo r damage , an d replac e the m if necessary . B e carefu l no t t o damag e the m durin g
remova l an d installation .
1 . Remove :
• Sea t (se e pag e 20-39 )
• Cente r pilla r tri m pane l (se e pag e 20-38 )
2. Remov e th e thre e ancho r bolts , retracto r bol t an d retracto r mountin g bolt , the n remov e th e sea t bel t an d sea t bel t
buckle .
CAUTION : Whe n removin g th e retractor , d o no t touc h th e sea t bel t tensioner .
NOTE : Whe n removin g th e ancho r bolt s an d retracto r bolt .
RETRACTO R MOUNTIN GBOLT6 x 1. 0 m m13 N- m (1. 3 kgf-m ,9.4 Ibf-ft )
SEAT BEL T
TENSIONE R *
UPPE R ANCHO R BOL T
7/16-2 0 UN F32 N- m (3. 3 kgf-m ,24 Ibf-ft )
CENTE R PILLA R TRI M
PANE L
(see pag e 20-38 )
CENTE R PILLA R
TRI M PANE L
RETRACTO R BOL T
7/16-2 0 UN F
3 2 N- m (3. 3 kgf-m ,
2 4 Ibf-ft )
SEA T BEL T BUCKL E
* CENTE R ANCHO R BOL T
7/16-2 0 UN F
3 2 N- m (3. 3 kgf-m ,
24 Ibf-ft )Disconnec t th e connecto r (driver' s only) .
SEAT BEL T
CAP
* LOWE R ANCHO R BOL T7/16-2 0 UN F32 N- m (3. 3 kgf-m ,
2 4 Ibf-ft )
RETRACTO
R
PROTECTIV E
BAG
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Seat Belt s
Replacemen t (cont'd )
TOOTHE DLOCK WASHE R
PLAI N
WASHE R
* UPPE R ANCHO R BOL T SPRIN
G WASHE R
BEARIN G
TOOTHE DLOCK WASHE R
TOOTHEDLOCK WASHE R
* LOWE R ANCHO R BOL T
RETRACTO R BOL T
SPRIN G WASHE R
* CENTE R ANCHO R BOL T
SPRING WASHER
3. Chec k tha t th e retracto r lockin g mechanis m function s a s describe d o n pag e 20-45 .
4 . Installatio n i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE:
• Mak e sur e yo u assembl e th e washer s o n th e ancho r bolt s a s shown .
• Befor e attachin g th e cente r pilla r tri m panel , mak e sur e ther e ar e n o twist s o r kink s i n th e sea t belts .
• O n reassembly , replac e th e ancho r bolt s (* ) an d us e liqui d threa d lock .
Ancho
r bol t construction :
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Inspection

SRS wire harnesses are routed near the retractor.

All SRS wire harnesses and connec-

tors are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test

equipment on these circuits.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage the SRS wire har-

nesses when servicing the retractor.

• Remove the short connector (RED) from the its

holder and disconnect the SRS wire harness

connector, then connect the short connector

(RED) to the tensioner connector.

NOTE: To keep out dust, wrap the SRS wire har-

ness connector with a protective cover.

RETRACTOR

SEAT BELT

TENSIONER

PROTECTIVE

COVER

SRS WIRE

HARNESS

SRS WIRE HARNESS

CONNECTOR

Retractor Inspection
TENSIONER

CONNECTOR

CONNECTOR

HOLDER

SHORT

CONNECTOR

(RED)
3. Replace the seat belt with a new one if there is any

abnormality.

On-the-Car Seat Belt Inspection

1. Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on

anything.

2. After installing an anchors, check for free move-

ment on its retaining bolt. If necessary, remove the

bolt and check that the washers and other parts are

not damaged or improperly installed.

3. Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.

Clean with a shop towel if necessary.

CAUTION: Use only soap and water to clean.

NOTE: Dirt built-up in the metal loops of the seat

belt anchors can cause the seat belts to retract

slowly. Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean

cloth dampened in isopropyl alcohol.

4. Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled

out slowly. The seat belt is designed to lock only

during a sudden stop or impact.

5. Make sure that the seat belt will retract

automatically when released.

6. Replace the seat belt with a new one if there is any

abnormality.

CAUTION: When checking the retractor, do not

touch the seat belt tensioner.

1. Before installing the retractor, check that the seat

belt can be pulled out freely.

2. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the

retractor is leaned slowly up to 15° from the

mounted position. The seat belt should lock when

the retractor is leaned over 40°.

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Seat Belts

Child Seat Anchor Plate

An attachment point is provided for a child restraint

system which uses a top tether. The tether bracket and

bolt are available at your Acura dealer. The tether at-

tachment point is located on the panel behind the

passenger's seat-back.

1. Adjust the passenger seat fully forward to make

room behind the seat-back.

2. Using the dimensions shown, measure and mark

the location of the attachment point on the interior

panel.

3. Use a razor blade or sharp knife to carefully cut a 1

inch diameter circle at the point you marked. Cut

through one layer at a time. You will need to

remove two layers to reach the tether attachment.

4. Install the tether bracket and bolt and tighten to:

16 Ibf-ft (22 N-m)

Make sure to route the tether through the space be-

tween the headrest and seat.

8 x
1.25
mm

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

25 mm

(1 in)

CHILD SEAT

ANCHOR PLATE

100 mm

(25.4
in)

246 mm

(62.5
in)

NOTE:

• Do not remove the toothed washer from the

child seat anchor plate. Use the child seat an-

chor plate with the toothed washer attached to

it.

• When installing a child seat, follow the instruc-

tions of the manufacturer of the child seat.

• Additional anchor plates are available.

Do not use the anchor plate for any

other purpose; it is designed exclusively for in-

stallation of a child seat.
Rearview Mirror

Replacement ——

1. Carefully remove the cover with a flat tip

screwdriver.

2. Loosen the lock bolt, then slide the mirror stay from

the
lug.

MIRROR
LUG

MIRROR STAY

LOCK BOLT

Counter-

clockwise

COVER

3. Remove the lock bolt, then remove the toothed

lock washer and hold spring from the mirror stay.

LOCK BOLT

Left-hand threads

TOOTHED LOCK WASHER

HOLD SPRING

MIRROR STAY

4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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Carpet
Replacemen t
SRS component s ar e locate d in 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 service .
1 . Remove :
• Seat s (se e pag e 20-39 )
• Footres t
• Under-das h fus e bo x li d (se e pag e 20-38 )
• Sid e sil l tri m (se e pag e 20-38 ) •
Sid e sil l pa d (se e pag e 20-38 )
• Rea r sid e tri m pane l (se e pag e 20-38 )
• Cente r armres t (se e pag e 20-49 )
• Cente r consol e pane l (se e pag e 20-52 )
2. Detac h th e clip s a t th e fron t edg e (passenger's) .
3. Remov e th e consol e carpe t attachin g scre w fro m th e heate r uni t (passenger's) .
4 . Disconnec t th e ai r duc t (driver's ) an d ai r vent , the n remov e th e carpe t hook s fro m th e dashboar d insid e screws .
DASHBOAR D
INSID E SCRE W
CARPE THOOK(3)
AI R VEN T
CLIPS
CONSOL E CARPE T
FLOORCARPE T
SRS UNI TSCRE W
CONSOL ECARPET
AIR DUC T
AIR VEN T
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Carpet

Replacement (cont'd)

5. Pull up the retainers, then remove the floor carpets.

6. Remove the console carpets.

FOOTREST
RETAINERS

FOOTREST MOUNTING

BOLTS

SEAT HARNESSES

7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

• Take care not to damage, wrinkle or twist the carpets.

• Make sure the air vents are connected, into the heater unit and air duct.

• Make sure the seat harnesses are routed correctly.
CONSOLE

CARPETS

RETAINERS
FLOOR CARPETS
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Center Armrest

Replacement

CAUTION: When removing the center armrest inner panel, wrap the flat tip screwdriver with protective tape or a shop

towel to prevent damage.

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the center armrest, dashboard and rear center trim panel.

Disassemble in numbered sequence.

CENTER ARMREST

INNER PANEL

Open the Lid.

INNER BOX

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
CENTER ARMREST

INNER PANEL

CENTER ARMREST

Remove the center armrest

by lifting it up.

FRONT TOP

PAD

FRONT COVER

CUP HOLDER

ARMREST

TRAY

ARMREST

LOWER TRAY
Disassembly:

INNER PANEL

BASE
REAR COVER

BASE
REAR TOP

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Dashboard

Component Removal/Installation

Clock and center air vent removal:

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and

related parts.

1. Remove the clock by pulling it backward from the

center air vent, then disconnect the connector.

2. Remove the center air vent mounting screws.
4. To make a gap between the center air vent and

dashboard, pull the top of the center air vent while

lowering it as shown.

CLOCK

Disconnect the connector.

CENTER AIR

VENT

CENTER AIR VENT

MOUNTING SCREWS

3. Insert a plastic between the center air vent and

center console panel to prevent damaging them.

CENTER AIR VENT

CENTER CONSOLE

PANEL
PLASTIC PLATE

(Thin plate)
NOTE: Make as large a gap as possible.

DASHBOARD

CENTER AIR

VENT

PLASTIC

PLATE

5. Insert a flat tip screwdriver between the center air

vent and dashboard as shown.

NOTE: Use the correct size flat tip screwdriver as

shown.

3.3 mm
(0.13
in)

max.

CENTER AIR

VENT

DASHBOARD
PLASTIC

PLATE

FLAT TIP

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6. Afte r insertin g th e screwdriver , tur n i t 90° .
CENTE R AI R
VEN T
30 m m(1. 2 in )
FLA T TI PSCREWDRIVE R
7. Inser t th e ti p th e screwdrive r i n unde r th e hoo k b y
pivotin g it . Detac h th e hoo k b y pryin g it .
HOO KCENTE R AI R
VEN T
FLA T TI P
SCREWDRIVE R
8. Pul l th e cente r ai r ven t backwar d whil e pryin g th e
hook .
CAUTION : Us e a sho p towe l o n th e dashboar d to
preven t damage .HOOK
DASHBOAR DCENTER AI R
VEN T
SHO P TOWE L
FLA T TI P SCREWDRIVE R
9. Detac h th e othe r hoo k i n th e sam e manner , the n
remov e th e cente r ai r vent .
CENTE R AI R
VEN T
HOOK S
10. Instal l th e cente r ai r ven t an d clock .
NOTE:
• I f ther e is a mino r den t o n th e dashboard , repai r
i t b y han d a s shown .
DASHBOAR D
Make sur e th e connecto r o f th e cloc k i s con -
necte d properly .
(cont'd)
HOOK
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