1991 ACURA NSX fuel

System Description


Fuel Pressure
The fuel supply system consists of a fuel tank, in-tank high pressure fuel pump, fuel pump relay, fuel pump
resistor, main relay, fuel filter, pressure regulator, injec-
tors and injector resistor.
This system delivers pressure regulated fuel to the in-
jectors and cuts the fuel delivery when the engine is not
running.
Relieving

Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.
Keep open flames or sparks away from the work

area.
Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while the engine is
off.
NOTE: Before disconnecting fuel pipes or hoses,
release pressure from the system by loosening the 6
mm service bolt at top of the fuel filter.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove fuel filler cap.
3. Use a box end wrench on the 6 mm service bolt at the fuel filter, while holding the special banjo bolt
with another wrench.

4. Place a rag or shop towel over the 6 mm service bolt.
5. Slowly loosen the 6 mm service bolt one complete
turn.
SERVICE BOLT
12N.m(1.2kg-m. 9 Ib-ft)

SHOP

TOWEL
FUEL FILTER

NOTE:

A fuel pressure gauge can be attached at the 6 mm
service bolt hole.
Always replace the washer between the service bolt
and the special banjo bolt, whenever the service

bolt is loosened to relieve fuel pressure.

Replace all washers whenever the bolts are

removed to disassemble parts.

(cont'd)
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Fuel Supply System

Fuel Injectors (cont'd)

Replacement
Do not smoke during the work. Keep open flames away from your work area.
1. Relieve fuel pressure (page 11-87).
2. Remove the intake manifold covers.
3. Disconnect the connectors from the injectors.
4. Disconnect the vacuum hose and fuel return hose from the pressure regulator.
NOTE: Place a rag or shop towel over the hoses before disconnecting them.
5. Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel pipe.
6. Loosen the retainer nuts on the fuel pipe and harness holder.
7. Disconnect the fuel pipe.
8. Remove the injectors from the intake manifold.
O-RING

Replace.

CUSHION
RING

Replace.

INJECTOR

SEAL

RING
Replace.

9. Slide new cushion rings onto the injectors.
10. Coat new O-rings with clean engine oil and put them on the injectors.
11. Insert the injectors into the fuel pipe first.
12. Coat new seal rings with clean engine oil and press them into the intake manifold.ProCarManuals.com

13. Install the injectors and fuel pipe assembly in the manifold.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the O-ring, install the injectors in the fuel pipe first, then install them in the intake

manifold.

INTAKE MANIFOLD
COVERS

CONNECTOR
FUEL PIPE INSULATOR
MARKINGS

12 N·m
(1.2
kg-m,

9 Ib-ft)

FUEL

PIPES

14. Align the center line on the connector with the mark on the fuel pipe.

15. Install and tighten the retainer nuts.

16. Connect the fuel hose to the fuel pipe. 17. Connect the vacuum hose and fuel return hose to the pressure regulator.
18. Install the connectors on the injectors.
19. Install the intake manifold covers.
20. Turn the ignition switch ON but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for approximately two seconds, the fuel pressure in the fuel line rises. Repeat this two or three times, then check whether there is any fuel leakage.
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Fuel Supply System

Injector Resistor

Description

The resistor lowers the current supplied to the injectors

to prevent damage to the injector coils. This allows a

faster response time of the injectors.
Testing

1. Disconnect the resistor connector.

2. Check for resistance between each of the resistor

terminals (b, c, d, e, f and g) and the power terminal

(a).

Resistance should be: 5—7

INJECTOR

RESISTOR

MAIN

RELAY
ECU

INJECTOR RESISTOR

INJECTORS

Replace the resistor with a new one if any of the

resistances are outside of the specification.ProCarManuals.com

Pressure Regulator
Description

The fuel pressure regulator maintains a constant fuel
pressure to the injectors. When the difference between
the fuel pressure and manifold pressure exceeds 3.5
kg/cm2 (50 psi), the diaphragm is pushed upward, and

the excess fuel is fed back into the fuel tank through the
return line.

CLOSE
Testing
Do not smoke during the test. Keep
open flames away from your work area.

1. Attach a pressure gauge to the service port of the
fuel filter (page 11-88).
Pressure should be:

323-363
kpa
(3.30-3.70
kg/cm2.
46-53
psi)
(with the regulator vacuum hose disconnected)
PRESSURE FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE
REGULATOR
07406-0040001

INTAKE MANIFOLD

VACUUM

DIAPHRAGM

FUEL
INLET
2. Reconnect the vacuum hose to the pressure
regulator.

OPEN

INTAKE MANIFOLD

VACUUM

DIAPHRAGM

FUEL
INLET
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Fuel Supply System

Pressure Regulator (cont'd)

3. Check that the fuel pressure rises when the vacuum hose from the regulator is disconnected again.
If the fuel pressure did not rise, check to see if it

rises with the fuel return hose lightly pinched.
If the fuel pressure still does not rise, replace the
pressure regulator.
Replacement
Do not smoke while working on fuel sys-

tem . Keep open flame away from work area.
1. Place a shop towel under pressure regulator, then
relieve fuel pressure (page
11-87).
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose and fuel return hose.
3. Remove the two 6 mm retainer bolts.
O-RING
Replace.

PRESSURE REGULATOR

RETURN HOSE
SHOP TOWEL

NOTE:
Replace the O-ring. When assembling the regulator, apply clean engine
oil to the O-ring and assemble it into its proper
position, taking care not to damage the O-ring.ProCarManuals.com

Fuel Filter
Replacement Do not smoke while working on fuel
system. Keep open flame away from work area.

The filter should be replaced: every 4 years or 60,000
miles (96,000 km), whichever comes first or whenever

the fuel pressure drops below the specified value

(323–363
kPa,
3.30–3.70
kg/cm2,
46–53
psi
with

the pressure regulator vacuum hose disconnected) after

making sure that the fuel pump and the pressure

regulator are OK.

1. Place a shop towel under and around the fuel filter.

2. Relieve fuel pressure (page 11-87).
3. Remove the 12 mm banjo bolt and the fuel feed
pipe from the filter.

4. Remove the fuel filter clamp and fuel filter.
5. When assembling, use new washers, as shown.

WASHER
Replace

WASHER
Replace

10 N·m(1.0 kg-m, 7 Ib-ft)
SERVICE BOLT

12 N·m (1.2 kg.m, 9 Ib-ft)
BANJO BOLT28 N·m (2.8 kg-m, 20 Ib-ft)
WASHER
Replace

28 N·m

(2.8
kg-m,

20 Ib-ft)ProCarManuals.com

Fuel Supply System

Fuel Pump

Description

Because of its compact impeller design, the fuel pump is installed inside the fuel tank, thereby saving space and simplifying the

fuel line system.

FUEL PUMP

FUEL FILTER
FUEL PUMP BRACKET

FUEL PUMP CROSS SECTION (Side view)
PUMP ASSEMBLY CROSS SECTION (Top view)

DISCHARGE PORT

INLET PORT

RELIEF VALVE
PUMP COVER

IMPELLER

CASING

IMPELLER
GROOVES

PUMP CASING

ARMATURE COIL
CHECK VALVE

The fuel pump is comprised of a DC motor, a circumference flow pump, a relief valve for protecting the fuel line systems, a check

valve for retaining residual pressure, an inlet port, and a discharge port. The pump assembly consists of the impeller (driven by

the motor), the pump casing (which forms the pumping chamber), and the pump cover.

OPERATION

(1) When the engine is started, the main relay actuates the pump, and the motor turns together with the impeller.

Differential pressure is generated by the numerous grooves around the impeller.

(2) Fuel entering the inlet port flows inside the motor from the pumping chamber and is forced through the discharge port via

the check valve.

If fuel flow is obstructed at the discharge side of the fuel line, the relief valve will open to bypass the fuel to the inlet port

and prevent excessive fuel pressure.

(3) When the engine stops, the pump stops automatically. However, a check valve closes by spring action to retain the residual

pressure in the line, helping the engine to restart more easily.ProCarManuals.com