airbag HONDA INTEGRA 1994 4.G Workshop Manual

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS}
The Integra SRS includes a driver's airbag, located in the steering wheel hub. ln addition, all mod€ls excepi tna
Rs model for canada have a front passenger's airbsg located in the dashboard above the glove box, InformaUon
necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this servica Manual. ltems marked with an sstorisk (r) on thr
contents page include, or are located near, SRS components. Servicing. disassembling or roplacing thea6 ltems
will require special precautions and tools, and should thoreiore be done by an authorhed Acura dealer.
' To avoid rondering ths sRS inoporativo, which could lard to porronll Injury or darth In thc cvant ot. r.yr.
trontal collision, all sRs sorvico work must be pcrformcd by !n ruthorizcd Acu.! daerrr,
' lmpTopor 3orvica proceduroa, including inco.roct r.movd r d Installation of tha SRS, could Lld to pc[onc Inlu-
ry caussd by unintsntional activation ot tho airbags.
' All sRs oloctrical wiring harnoa$! aro coverod with yallow In3ulatlon, Rcbtcd componcnts arc bcrtad In tha
stoering Golumn, front console, dsrhboa.d, and darhboard lowor plnol, lnd in thc d$hbolrd abovc tha gaov!
bor. Do not uas oloctdcal te$ oquipmont on thaaa citcuhs.
NoTE: The original radio has a coded thett protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code numb6r b€lore* disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No. 32 (7.S A) fuse Jrom the undsr-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 cus_
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio oDerauon.

Canada Model
Vehicle ldentification Numbel
Manutacturer, Makeand
Type of v€hicle
JH4: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
ACURA Passenger car
Lino. Body and Engine TYPo
D87: INTEGRA 4-doot/Bl 881
DC2: INTEGRA 3-dootBl 8C1
DC4: INTEGRA 3-doori B18B1
Body Type and Transmission TYPo
3: 2-door Hatchback 5-speed Manual
4'. 2-door Hatchback 4-speed
Automatic
5: 4-door Sedan s-speed Manual
6: 4-door Sedan 4-speed Automatic
Vehicle Grade {Sedes}
3: RS without passenger SRS airbag
4: RS with passenget SRS aitbag
8: GS-R
Check Digit
Model Yeat
R: 1994
Factory Code
S: Suzuka Factory in Japan
Serial Numbel
JH4DB753. RS800001
Engine Number
81881-1 700001
Engin€ Type
81881: 1.8 I DOHC Sequential Multi-port
Fuel-injected engine
B18C1: 1.8 I DOHC VTEC Sequential
Multi-Dort Fuel-iniected engrne
Serial Number
Paint Code
COLOR
BG.33P
Vehicle ldentification Number and
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certification
Transmission Number
Y80-1000001
Transmission Type
Y80: Manual
MPTA: Automatic
Serial Numbel
Paint Code
Paint CodeColor
Paradise Blue-green Pearl
Lausanne Green Pearl
Granada Elack Pearl
Frost White
Thunder Gray Metallic
Torino Red Pearl
Milano Red
Stealth Gray Pearl
Rosewood Brown Metallic
BG.33P
G-71P
NH-5O3P
NH-538
NH-575M
R-72P
R-81
RP-24P
YR-503M
3DOOR4DOOR
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Warning/Caution Label Locations
BEFERTO- SERVICE MANUAL FOR DETAII'fD INSTRUCTION
E: DRIVER MODULE DANG€R
A: CABLE REAL CAUTION A
B: CABLE BEAL CAUTION B
A DANGER
EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE
CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER OR HEAVY METALS SUCH
AS COPPER, LEAD OR MERCURY MAY PRODUCE HARM.
FUL AND IRFITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COM.
POUNDS.
STORAGE T€MPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 2OOOF
(1OOOCI. FOR PROPER HANDLING. STORAGE AND DIS-
POSAL PROCEDURES REFER TO THE SERVICE MANUAL,
SRS SUPPLEMEf{T.
POTSON
CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM
I{ITRATE.
FIRST AID
IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING.
FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH U'ATER 15
MINUTES. IF GASES IFROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT}
ARE INHALED. SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET
PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
REFERTO- SERVICE MAI{UAL FOR OETAILED INSTRUCTION
C: STEERII{G WHEEL OTICE
]{OT|CE
IMPROPEB STEERII{G WIIEEL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION
DAMAGE SRS COMPONENT.
FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY.
D: DRIVER INFLATOR WAR[{|NG TAG
WARNII{G
TO PflEVE T ACCIDE]TTAL D€PLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
INJURY:
ALWAYS II{STALL THE PNOTECTIVE SHORT COI{NECTOR
O THE INFLATOR COI{I{ECTOR WHEN THE HARNESS IS
DISCONNECTED.
F: DRIVER MODULE WARNING
A, WABNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND' IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPIOYED, CAN SERIOUSLY I{URT OR KILL YOU.
. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMEI'IT OR PROB-
ING DEVICES.
THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIOENTAL OEPLOYMENT.
. NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIOE, DO NOT DISAS.
SEMALE.
. PLACE AIRBAG UPRIGXT WHEN REMOVED'
. FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL II{STRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
(cont'd)
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Warning/Caution Label Locations
(cont'd)
G: DBIVEB TNFORMATTON {SUNV|SORt
rThis vo.3ion ot tho lsb€l i! us6d in csrs wtth a,ront soatpaas€ngor's airbag.
G: DBIVEB INFORMATTON {SUNvtSORt.
. BEFoRE oRrvrNG, Reeo L.qset msiDr rxE GLovE Box.
ALWAYS WEAR YOUN SCIT EELTC.Ai IS EOUIPPED WITH A DRIVER AIRBAG ANOA_FRo_NT SEAT pASSENGER nrnslc nNo e raoNiSEATPASSENGER AIRBAG AS A SUPPIEMENTAL BES.TRAINT SYSTEM {SBSI
: Lr_ll^gls_lglls ro suppLEMENr rHE sEAr BEt-r.
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J: GLOVE BOX INFORMATIOf{
AIBBAG INFORMANO
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTiAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
. THE SRS MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER IT
IS INSTALLED. TI{E DATE OF INSTALLATION IS SHOWN
ON THE CERTTFICATION PLATE, LOCATED ON THE
DRIVER'S DOOR JAMB.
. DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS AND REPLACEMENT OF SNS
COMPONENTS MUST BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED
DEALER
. SEE YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL FOR AODITIONAL SRS
INFORMATION.
K: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER INFLATOR WARNING TAG
A WARNING
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT CAN SERIOUSLY
HURT OR KILL YOU.
INSTALL THE RED SERVICE CONNECTOR WHEN THE IN-
FLATOR HARNESS IS DISCONNECTED
L: FRONT SEAT PASSENGER MODULE DANGER
A 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.
STORGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EXCEED 2OOOF
tlOO"CI. FOB PROPER HANDLIING, STORAG€ AND DIS-
POSAL PROCEDURES REF€B TO THE SERVICE MANUAL,
SBS SUPPLEMENT.
POTSON
CONTAI'\'S POISONOUS SODIUM AZIOE 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 IN.
HALED, SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE. GET PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
KEEP OUT OF REACI.I OF CHILDREN.
A' WARNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND. IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYEO, CAN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILL YOU.
. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EOUIPMENT OR PROB.
ING DEVICES.
THEY CAN CAUSE ACCIOENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
. NO SERVICEAALE PABTS INSIDE. OO NOT OISAS-
SEMBLE.
. PLACE AIRBAG UPFIGHT WHEN REMOVED.
. FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
fi{lHfiFe*% _
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M: AIRBAG LABEL
AIRBAG
N: SRS WARNING IENGINE HOODI
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SBSI
THIS VEHICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG.
ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ARE
COLORED YELLOW.
TAMPERING WITH, DISCONNECTING OR USING ELECTRI-
CAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON TI{E SRS WIRING CAN MAKE
THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OB CAUSE ACCIOENTAL FIR'
ING OF THE INFLATOR.
A. WANING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AND, IF ACCIDEN-
TALLY DEPLOYED, CAf{ SERIOUSLY HURT YOU'
FOLLOW SERVICE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRSI
THIS VEI{ICLE IS EOUIPPED WITH DRIVER ANO FRONT
SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAGS.
ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS ARE
COLORED YELLOW.
TAMPENING WITI{, DISCONNECTING OR USI G ELECTRI'
CAL TEST EOUIPMENT ON THE SRS WIRING CAN MAKE
THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE OR CAUSE ACCIDENTAL FIB'
ING OF THE INFLATOB.
A WABNING
THE AIRBAG INFLATOR IS EXPLOSIVE AI{O, IF ACCIDEN-
TALI-Y DEPLOYED, CAN SEBIOUSLY HURT YOU'
FOLLOW SERVTCE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
N: SRS WARNING IENGINE HOODIi
'This vorsion
passonger's
ol tho labol is u36d in cs.t with a front soat
airbag.
{cont'd)

Steering
Special Tools ............. 17-2
Component Location
lndex ................ ...... 17-3
System Description
Ff uid Flow Diagram ......................... 17 -1
Steering Pump ................................. 17-5
Steering Gearbox ............................. 17-7
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 17-10
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-14
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-16
Inspection and Adiustment
Steoring Operation .......................... 17 -14
Power Assist Check
with Car Parked ........................... 17-18
Steering Linkage and Gearbox ....... 17-19
Pump Beh .............. 17-20
Rack Guide Adjustment ............. ..... 17-21
Ff uid Replacement ...................... ..... 17 -21
Pump Pressure Check .................. .... 17 -22
Ffuid Leakage lnspection ................ 17-23
+ Steering Wheel
Removal ..,,,,,,,........ 17-24
Disassembly/Reassembly ............... 17 -25
fnstallation ,......,,,,,. 17-26
* Steering Column
Removaf .................17-28
Inspection .............. 17-30
Installation ............. 17-31
Power Steering Hoses. Pipes
Replacemont ......... 17-3tl
Power Steering Pump
Removal ................. 17-35
Disassembly .......... 17-35
Reassembly ........... 17-'10
lnstallation ........,..., l7-tltl
Steering Gearbox
Removaf .,.,............. 17-45
Disassembly .......... 17-/E
Reassembly ........... 17-53
lnstallation ............. 17-63
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-65
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRSI
The Integra SRS includes a driver's airbag. located in the steering wheel hub, In addition, all models except the
RS model for Canada have a front passenger's airbag located in the dashboard above the glove box. Information
necessarv to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk {') on the
contents page include, or are located near, SRS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items
will require special precautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Acura dealer.
a To avoid rsndering ths SRS inoporative, which could load to po.sonal iniury 01 d€ath in th€ event ot a ssvare
lrontal collision, all SRS service work muat be performod by an authorizod Acura deal6t.
a lmploper service procodules. including incorloct romoval and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal iniu-
ry caused by unintontional activation ot the airbags.
a All SRS elsctdcal wiring harnesses ara covorod with ysllow insulation. Rolalod compon€nts 8re locatsd in tho
stse ng column, tront console, dashboard, and dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove
box. Do not use oloctrical tost equipmoni on thosa cilcuits.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded thett protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before
- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 A) tuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.
Alter service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed' enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.

Component Location
lndex
Powar Siooring:
NOTE:
a
a
It an intact airbag ass€mbly has been r€moved from a scrapped car or has been found defective or damaged during
transit. storage or service, it should be doploy€d (see section 23).
Before removing tho gearbox, remove ths ignition key to keep the steering shaft Jrom turning.
After installing the gearbox, check ths whe€l alignment and adiust if necessary.
CAUTION:
. All SRS aloctricll wiring h!m!|$a rrc covcred with
yrllow in3uhtion.
. 8€for€ disconnocling lny ptrt ol thc SRS wiro h!r'
ne*r, connect thc lhort conncctor{3l.
. Rcplsce lhc ontira ttfact d SRS harnccc a$embly il
it hs3 !n oprn circuh 01 dtm!9.d wiring.
SIEERING COLUiINRemoval, page 17-28Inspection, pago 17-30Installation, p6ge 17-31rcNMON SwlTCHSee s6ction 23
STEERII{G GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, pag.11-21
Removal, pags 17-45Diossombly, page 17-{8Bea65€mbly, page 17-53Installation, page 17-63
POWEN STEERING PUMPPump Beft Inspoction. page 17-2OPump Eeft Adjustm6nl, pago 17-2OPump Pressurg Ch€ck, page 17-22Removai, p6go 17-35Disassembly, p3gs 17-35Reassombly, psge l7-40lnstallation, page 17-44
STEERING WHEELRemoval. page 17-24Oisassembly/Reassembly, pageInstallation, page 17-2617-25
TIE'ROD END BALL JOINTBall Joint Eoot Replacement, page 17-63
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Steering Wheel
Removal
Airbag Removal
CAUTION:
. All SRS electrical wiring harnosses are covered with
yellow insulation.
. Before disconnecting any part oI the SRS wiro har-
ness, connect the 3hort connector{g}.
. Replace the entire sffected SRS harness assembly it
it has an opon circuit or damaged wiring.
17-24
1.
AIRBAGCONNECTOR
CABLE REELCONNECTOR
Disconnect the negative and positive cable from the
battery.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel
lower cover, then remove the shon connector.
Disconnect the connector between the airbag and
cable reel.
Connect the shon connector to the airbag side of
the connector.
Remove the lid B and cruise control set/resume
switch cover.
Remove the TORX@ T30 bit bolts then remove the
airbag assembly.
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Removal
Disconnect the connectors trom the horn and cruise
control sevresume switches.
HORN
Disassembly/Reassembly
8.Remove the steering wheel nut.
Remove the steering wheel by rocking it slightly
from side-to-side as you puil steadily with both
hands.STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEELNUTReplace.
@ store a removed airbag assembly with
the pad 3urfacs up. lf the airbag is improperly stored
face down, accid€ntal daployment could prop€l tho unit
with enough forca to cause serious iniury.
NOTE: lf an intact airbag assembly has been removed
from a scragoed car or has been found defective or
damaged during transit. storage or service, it should be
deployed (see section 23).
TORX6 BOLT
CAUTION:
C8r€{ully inspoct ihe sirbag assombly betors install.
ing. Do not install an airbag ass6mbly that 5how3
signs ol boing dtopped or improperly handled, such
as dents, crack3 or deformation.
Always k€gp tho short connector on the aitbag con-
nector when ths harnegg i9 disconnected.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag as-
sombly.
STEERING WHEEL
10 N.m {1.0 kgf m, Tlbt.ttl
t
TORX6 BOLT10 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 7lbf.ft)
LID
\s
SPACER
/
@
CRUISE CONTROL SET/NESUME SWITCHES
CRUISE CONTROL SET/RESUME SWITCHES COVER
HORN CONTACT PI-ATE
17-25

Steering Wheel
Installation
Airbag installation
CAUTION:
. B€fore inrtalling the stooring wheel, align tho front
who6l3 etraight ahead.
. Bo sure to install the harness wires so that thGy are
not pinched or intorfsring with othor car parts.
. Do not roplace thc original stsoring wheel with any
othor design. since it will maks it impo$ibla to prop-
erly install the airbag. {Only use genuine HONDA
replscomont parts)
. After rols3embly. confirm thai the whoels are still
straight ahoad 8nd that steoring wheel spoke anglo
is correct. lf minor spoke anglo adiustment is noc€s-
srry, do so qnly by adlustment ol th€ tie-rods, not byromoving and repositioning the steering wh€€|.
@ contirm ihat the airbag assombly is
socurely attachsd to the stooring wheel; oth€rwise,
scvoro porsonal iniury could r€sult during airbag
doploym6nt.
1. Before installing the steering wheel, center the
cable reel.
Do this by tirst rotating the cable reel clockwise
until it stoos.
Then rotate it counterclockwise (approximately two
turnsl until:- The yellow gear tooth lines up with the mark on
the cover.- The arrow on the cable reel label points straight
UD.
YELI-OW GEAR
ALIGNMENT MARK
17-26
2. Install the steering wheel.
NOTE: Be sure the steering wheel shaft engages
the cable reel and canceling sleeve.
a9 N.m (5.0 ksf'm,36 lbf.ftl
Attach the cruise control sevresume switch€s con-nector to the steering wheel clip.
Connect ihe horn connector.
CRUISE CONTROLSET/NESUME SWITCHESCONNECTOR