1991 ACURA NSX service

Warning/Caution Label Locations

(cont'd)

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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('94-'96)
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18-30

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

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

G: 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.
H: SRS UNIT CAUTION CAUTION NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR TAMPER.DO NOT DROP.
STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY AREA.
I: 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.
J: CONSOLE BOX INFORMATION
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAG INFORMA-
TION SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
CAN PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN A FRONTAL
COLLISION. A FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF
THE SRS IS IN YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL.
THE SYSTEM MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER DATE OF MANUFACTURE, AS
NOTED ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE.
ANY REPAIR, INSPECTION OR NEARBY AC-
CESSORY INSTALLTION SHOULD BE DONE BY
AN ACURA DEALER. IF YOUR SRS INDICATOR:
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LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING OR FLASHES;
FAILS TO LIGHT OR STAYS ON AFTER THE
IGNITION IS FIRST TURNED ON:
SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED ACURA DEALER.

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Warning/Caution Label Locations

(cont'd)

K. 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.
L: POWRE SOURCE CAUTION DANGER
DO NOT REMOVE, IMPACT OR DISASSEMBLE. M: PRETENSIONER ELR CAUTION
CAUTION
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR
REMOVAL OF THE PRETENSIONER.
N: ENGINE HOOD WARNING WARNING
THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER AIR-
BAG AS A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
(SRS)

ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNEC-
TORS ARE COLORED YELLOW. DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT ON

THESE CIRCUITS. TEMPERING WITH OR DISCON-
NECTING THE SRS WIRING COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL FIRING OF THE INFLATOR OR MAKE

THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. WHICH MAY

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
O: LABEL AIRBAG
WARNING
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE INJURY: ALWAYS INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE
SHORT CONNECTOR WHEN THE HARNESS
IS DISCONNECTED.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD DI-
AGNOSIS BE PERFORMED USING ELECTRI-
CAL 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. SHORT COUPLER (RED) IS TO BE IN-
STALLED IMMEDIATELY WHENEVER COU-
PLER IS DISASSEMBLED.
ELECTRIC TESTER SPECIFIED BE USED FOR
CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS.
THE ANCHOR BOLT IN THE SHOULDER
AREA IS TO BE REMOVED BEFORE THE
PRETENSIONER.
NO DISASSEMBLY OR IMPACT ALLOWED.
FOR HANDLING, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL
METHOD, REFER TO THE SERVICE
MANUAL.ProCarManuals.com

Lubrication Points

For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the Illustrated Index and various workprocedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

No.

LUBRICATION POINTS

LUBRICANT

Engine
Transmission

Manual

Automatic

Brake Line (including anti-lock brake system)
Clutch Line Shift lever pivots (M/T)Release fork (M/T)Steering gearbox (Manual)
Steering boots Steering column bushings
Steering ball jointsSelect lever (A/T)
Pedal linkage Intermediate shaft
Brake master power pushrod
Trunk hinges Door hinges upper and lower
Door opening detents
Fuel filler lid
Front hood hinges and latch
Clutch master cylinder pushrod
Tilt lever

Parking brake cable end
Throttle cable end Rear hatch latchRetractable headlight pin contact area
Shift cable end and select cable end
Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal, Caliper pin, Piston
Recommended Engine Oil
API Service Grade: SG Fuel Efficient Oil:
Identified by the words, "Energy Conserving II" API Service Grade: SG
SAE viscosity: 10 W—30 recommended
Fuel Efficient Oil:
Identified by the words, "Energy Conserving II"
SAE Viscosity: See chart below.
API Service Grade: SF or SG SAE Viscosity: See chart below.
Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission
Fluid or an equivalent DEXRON® II type automatic

transmission fluid

Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4
Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4
Silicone grease with molybdenum disulfide
Multi-purpose grease
Silicone grease Recommended Manual Transmission Oil
API Service Grade: SF or SG
transmission oil viscosity forambient temperature ranges
Engine oil viscosity for
ambient temperature rangesProCarManuals.com

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For cars sold in California, this service is recommended only: other areas, it is required.

Replace every 6 years or 60,000 miles (96,000 km), whichever comes first.

Thereafter, replace
every
2
years
or
30,000
miles
(48,000
km), whichever comes first.
This service is recommended only.
Check oil and coolant level at each fuel stop.

Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often.ProCarManuals.com