dashboard HONDA INTEGRA 1998 4.G User Guide
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Consoles, Front and Rear
Replacement
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the front console.
CAUTION:
a AIISRS wire harnesses are covered with vellow insu-
lation. Before you disconnect any pan of an SRS wire
halness, disconnect the airbag connectors.a Whenever the ignition switch is ON {lll, o. has beenturned OFF for less than three minutes, be carefulnot
to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally
deploy and cause damage or injuries.a For additional pfecautions, reter to the SRS sub-section
in section 23.
PASSENGER'S AIRBAG
SRS UNIT
20-130
NOTEr Take care not to scratch the lront and rear con-
soles, and dashboard.
1. Remove the access cap.
CAUTION: When prying with a tlat tip screwdriver.
wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
ACCESS CAP
2. Remove the screws.
V : Screw locations
AV : Screw, 2 BV : Screw, 2
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Dashboard
Component Removal/lnstallation
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uomponenl r{emoval/ Insrallarlon -
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the dashboard and
sreenng corumn.
CAUTION:
a AIISRS wire harnesses are cove.ed with yellow insu-
lation. Belore you disconnect any part of an SRS wire
hahess, disconnect the airbag connectors.
o Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has been
turned OFF fol less than three minutes, be caretul not
to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally
deploy and cause damage or inturies.
a For additional precautions, reJer to the SRS sub-section
in section 23.
FRONTPASSENGER'S AIRBAG
SRS UNIT
CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap
it with protective tape, and apply proteclive tape around
the related parts, to prevent damage,
Instrument panel, Dashboad lower cover, Knee bolster
temovat:
1. Lower the steering column.
2. Remove the screws and detach the clips, then re-
move the instrument panel.
3. Remove the coin pocket.
4. Remove the screws and detach the clips, then re
move the dashboard lower cover.
Disconnect the connector.
A : Screwlocations,5A i Clip locations
AA: Clip, 2 B> : Clip, 2
INSTRUMENT PANEL
ii'- ' iq4'ii \Ll1
COIN POCKET
(cont'd l
20-133 
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Dashboard
Component Removal/lnstallation (cont'dl
5. Remove the knee bolster.
 
 
: Bolt
A'ir
locations,3
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m
{1.0 kgt m,7.2 tbf.fit
0
6. lnstallation is the reverse o{ the removal procedure.
Ste.eo ladio/cassette, Heatet contlol Danel removal:
1. Remove the rear console, then remove the front
console (see page 20-130).
Loosen the bolts, then remove the stereo radio/
cassette by pulling it out.
Disconnect the connector and antenna lead.
NOTEr The original radio has a coded theft protec-
tion circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code num-
ber before- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 47 (7.5 A) tuse from the under-
hood fuse/relay box.- removing the radio,
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn
it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter
the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio
ope.ation.
KNEE BOLSTER
20-134
CONNECTOR
CASSETTE
 
 
: Bolt locations, 2
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt m,
3. Carefully pry the hazard warning switch and rear
window detogger switch out of the heater control
panel.
Disconnect the connectors.
HAZARD WARNINGswtTcHREAR WINDOWDEFOGGER SWITCH
CONNECTORS 
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Dashboard
Component Removal/lnstallation (cont'dl
Side air vent removal:
Driver's
1. Remove the dashboard lower cover (see page 20-
133).
2. Carefully pry the moonroof switch out of the side
air vent, then disconnect the conneclor.
Pry here.
3. Remove the screw, then remove the side air vent.
> : Screw locstion,
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< : Clip, hook locations
A<: Clip, 1
BV : Hook, 3
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected
properly.
20-136
Flont passenger's
Carefully pry the side air vent at the lower edge, then
pull it out.
A: Clip. hook locations
AA : Clip, 1BV: Hook, 2
SIDE AIRVENT
PROTECTIVETAPE
Side delogger trim removal:
Carefully pry the side defogger trim at the rear edge, then
remove it.
A : Clip, hook locations
AA: Clip,lB A: Hook, 1
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Dashboard
Replacement Precautions
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the dashboard and
steenng column.
CAUTION:
a All SRS wire hsrnesses are covered wiih yellow insu-
lation. Before you disconnect any pan of an SRS wire
harness, disconnect the airbag conneclors.
a Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has been
tulned OFF for less than three minules, be careful not
to bump the SRS unit; the ai.bags could accidentally
deploy and cause damage or injuries.
a For additional precautions, refer lo the SRS sub-section
in section 23.
PASSENGER'S AIRBAG
Belore removing the dashboard:
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-ne.r rhe n^.iriua.ahla
NOTEr The original radio has a coded thett protec,
tion circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code num
ber before- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 47 (7.5 A) fuse from the under-
hood tuse/relay box.- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn
it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter
the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio
operation.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
SRS UNIT
20-138
2.Install the short connectors (RED).
Driver's:
Remove the access panel, then disconnect the con-
nector between the cable reel and driver's airbag.
CABL€ REELCONNECTOR--_--._-_-----
Front passenger's:
Remove the glove box (see page 20-137), thendisconnect the connector between the front pas-
senger's airbag and SRS main harness.
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESSCONNECTOR
ORIVER'S AIRBAG 
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Replacement
1. To remove the dashboard, tirst remove the:
a Front seats {see page 20-'103)
a Front and rear consoles (see page 20-130)
a Oashboard lower cover {see page 20-133)
a Knee bolster (see page 20-134)
. Glove box (see page 20-137). Clock (see page 20-1371
. Moonroof switch (see page 20-136)
a Stereo radio/cassette (see page 20-134)
2. Lower the steering column (see section 17).
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
l ; Boh, nut locations
AA : Bolr, 28 
 
: Nut, 2
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.n,16 tbf.ft)o21 13 N m 11.3 kgl m,
\€J' Prbl rll
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STEERING JOINTCOVER
STEERING COLUMN
3. Remove the nuts, then remove the front passenger's
airbag bracket.
 
 
: Nut locations, 4
6 x 1.0 mm L9.8Nm
{1.o kgt m,7.2tbt.rrUFRONT PASSENGEB'SAIRBAG
PASSENGER'S
SRS MAINAIRBAG BRACKET
HARNESS
4. Disconnect the air mix control cable and connectors.
AIR MIX CONTROLCABLE
HEATERCONTROLPANELCONNECTORS
(cont'd)
20-139 
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Dashboard
6.
Replacement (cont'dl
5. Disconnect the antenna lead.
Disconnect the connectors from the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
7.Remove the access panels on both sides.
CAUTION: When pfying with a tlat tip screwdrivel,
wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
ACCESSPANEL
HOOK H R<-- cLlP -- tfit\z-:E--4l_l
L__\L
lccPss pltlteL /
DASHBOARD
20-140
8. Remove the bolts, then lift and remove the
dashboard.
CAUTION: Use protective tape on the bottom of thefront pillar trim.
NOTE:
a Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
a To prevent damage to the shift lever and A/T gear
position indicator panel, wrap them with a shop
rowet.
V: Eolt localions, 6
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf m,7 .2 ,hl.ltl
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the dashboard fits onto the body cor,rec y.
a Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched, and that
the dashboard is not interfering with the air mix
control cable.
SHOP TOWEL 
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Remove the dashboard (see section 2O).
Remove the heater duct (see page 21 20) or the
evaporator lsee page 22-261.
Remove the two bolts, the nut and the passenger's
SRS beam.
PASSENGER'SSRS BEAM
Disconnect the mode control motor connector. and
remove the wire harness clip from the heater unit.
Remove the two mounting nuts and the heater unit.
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
I r 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf'ft)
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lnstall in the reverse order of removal. Make note of
these items:
. Apply sealant to the grommets
. Do not interchange the inlet and outlet hoses.
Make sure that the hose clamps are secure.
. Loosen the bleed bolt on the engine and refill the
radiator and coolant reservoir with the proper
engine coolant minure (see section 10).
Tighten the bleed bolt when all the trapped air
has escaped and engine coolant begins to flow
from it (see section 10).
. Connect all cables and make sure they are prop-
erly adjusted (see page 2'l-271.
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Evaporator
Replacement
Cut the dashboard insulato. at the areas shown.
Disconnect the connector from the A,,/C thermostat.
and remove the wire harness clips from the evapo-
rator.
6 x 1.0 rnm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbl.ft)
EVAPOBATOB
7. Remove the four self-tapping screws. the mounting
bolt and the mounting nut.
8. Disconnect the drain hose, and remove the evapo-
rator.
9, Install in the reverse order of removal, and:
. if you're installing a new evaporator, add refrig-
erant oil (ND-OlL 8: PiN 38897 - PR7 - A0IAH or
38899 - PR7 - A0 I I lsee page 22-21) .. replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting,
and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before
installing them.
NOTE: Be sure to use the right O-rings tor HFC-
134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.
. apply sealant to the grommets.
. make sure that there is no air leakage.. charge the system (see page 22-39) and test itsperformance {see page 22-24l .
CLIPS
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the SRS section {23) before performing repairs or ser-
vice.
1. Recover the retrigerant with a Recovery/Recycling/
Charging System \see page 22-221.
2. Remove the bolts, and disconnect the receiver line
and the suction line from the evaporator.
NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after dis-
connecting to avoid moisture and dust contamina-
UOn.
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,1.2 tbi.ft)
Remove the glove box (see section 20).
Remove the four bolts and the glove box frame.4.
SUCTION LINE
RECEIVER LINE
22-26 
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Electrical
Speciaf Toofs ..........................23-2
Troubleshooting
Tips 8nd Precautions .......................,..,.,.,.,.,......,..., 23-3
Five-step Troubleshooting ............,......,.,.,...,..,....., 23-5
Schsmatic Svmbols ...............23-6
Wire Color Code3 .. ................. 23-6
Relay and Control Unit Locations
Engine Compartment ......,.,.................,.,.,.,.,.,,,, 23-7
Dashboard and Door .........,...........,.....,.,....,.,.... 23-8
Dashboard and Floor ......................................... 23-10
Ouarter Pan€f .,,.,...,.,..,...,,,23-12
Connector ldontification and WireHarness Routing ......,.,......23-'13
Index to Circuits and Systems
Airbag
* Integrated Control Unit .....,.,.,.....23-152* Interlock Sytem .,...,.,...........,. 23.146
Lights, Exterior
Eack-up LighB ..................23.187
Brake Ligh$ ......................23-190*Daytime Running Lights (Canada) ................... 23"164
Front Parking Lights .......................................... 23-173
Front Side Marker Lights .................................. 23-173
Front Turn Signal Lights ..................-.......,...,.,. 23-173* Hazard Warning Lights ....................,........,....... 23-192
Headlights.....23-169
23-253 powerDistribution..................... 23-5/r
Air Conditioning.....,....... Soction 21
Alternator ..........,................... 23.99
iCigarette Lighter .........23-212
*Cruise Control
Distributor
'.'.,.'.'.,.'...,,,,.,''.'.,.',.'''.' 23.277
.............................. 23.88
................... 23-90lgnition Timing ......
Indicator Lights
Key-in Reminder System
Maintenance Reminder System*Seat Belt R€mindor System .,...........................* Side Marker/Turn Signal/HazardFlashcr Svstem .................23-192
Spark Plugs ............................23-98
Starting System .....................23-74* Stereo Sound System ...,......,..........,...,......,.,.,.,..,., 23-196
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ................ 23-277
Vshicle Speed Sensor (VSS) ................................. 23.130r Wiper/Washer System .........................................., 23-265
*Read SRS precautions on Psge 23-283 before working
in those areas,
23-154
23.136
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