1991 ACURA NSX Service Repair Manual

Climate control unit, stereo cassete/radio and glove box removal:

Disassemble in numbered sequence.

NOTE: Remove the center console panel.

CLIMATE CONTROL

UNIT

Disconnect the connectors.

SRS UNIT

STEREO

CASSETE RADIO

Disconnect the connectors.

GROUND CABLE

Passenger's:

GLOVE BOX
Disconnect the connectors.

PASSENGER'S

AIRBAG

DASHBOARD LOWER

COVER (Passenger's)
TRUNK LID OPENER

MAIN SWITCH

GLOVE BOX

LID

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.

(cont'd)ProCarManuals.com

Dashboard
Component Removal/Installation (cont'd)
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the steering

column.
CAUTION:
All SRS wiring harnesses are covered with
yellow outer insulation.Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire
harness, install the short connectors (see page
23-328).

Replace the entire affected SRS harness assem-
bly if it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard,
steering column and related parts.
CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screw-
driver, wrap it with protective tape or a shop towel
to prevent damage. LEFT DASH
SENSOIR
PASSENGER'S AIRBAG
RIGHT DASH

SENSOR

SRS MAIN HARNESS
SRS UNIT

Drivers:
RETRACTOR SWITCH/DASH
BRIGHTNESS CONTROLLER

INSTRUMENT

PANEL

TCS SWITCH

Disconnect the connectors.

DASHBOARD
BRACE

KNEE

BOLSTER

KNEE BOLSTER

PAD
INSTRUMENT
PANEL

CLIP

KNEE BOLSTER

PAD

Disconnect the

connectors.

DASHBOARD LOWER COVER (Driver's)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.ProCarManuals.com

Replacement

SRS wire harnesses are routed near the dashboard and

steering column.
CAUTION:All SRS wiring harnesses are covered with
yellow outer insulation.Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire
harness, install the short connectors (see page
23-328).

Replace the entire affected SRS harness assem-
bly if it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
LEFT DASH

SENSOR
PASSENGER'S

AIRBAG

RIGHT DASH
SENSOR

SRS MAIN

HARNESS
SRS UNIT

1. To remove the dashboard, first remove the: Seats (See page 20-39('93-'96))
Dashboard lower cover (Driver's) (See page
20-54))

Knee bolster and pad (See page 20-54)
Dashboard brace (See page 20-54)
Center armrest (See page 20-49)

Clock, center air vent and console panel (See

pages 20-50, 51, 52)

Climate control unit and stereo cassette/radio
(See page 20-53)Dashboard lower cover (Passenger's) (See page

20-53)

Glove box lid and glove box (See page 20-53)

2. Lower the steering column (see section 17).
To avoid accidental deployment and NOTE:
Remove the access panel, then remove the
short connector (RED). Disconnect the connec-
tor between the airbag and cable reel, then con- nect the short connector (RED) to the airbag

connector.

AIRBAG
CONNECTOR
CABLE REEL

CONNECTOR
ACCESS PANEL SHORT CONNECTOR

(RED)

Connect the special tool to the cable reel

connector.

CABLE REEL
CONNECTOR
SHORT
CONNECTOR
(RED)

SRS
SHORT CONNECTOR

07MAZ–SP00200

(cont'd)

possible injury always install the short connector
on the airbag connector when the SRS wire
harness is disconnected.ProCarManuals.com

Dashboard

Replacement (cont'd)
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,

wrap with a shop towel.
STEERING COLUMN

8 x
1.25
mm
16 N.m
(1.6 kg-m,

12 lb-ft)

8 x
1.25
mm
23 N.m
(2.3
kg-m,
17 Ib-ft)
3. Remove the nuts, then remove the airbag bracket (passenger's).
To avoid accidental deployment and

NOTE:
Disconnect the connector between the pas-
senger's airbag and SRS main wire harness.

Connect the short connector (RED) to the airbag

the connector.

PASSENGER'S AIRBAG
SRS MAIN

WIRE HARNESS
SHORT CONNECTOR
(RED)

AIRBG CONNECTOR
Connect the special tool to the SRS main wire

harness connector.
PASSENGER'S AIRBAG CONNECTOR/
SHORT CONNECTOR (RED)
SRS MAIN WIRE
HARNESS CONNECTOR

SRS SHORT CONNECTOR

07MAZ–SP00200

PASSENGER'S AIRBAG

AIRBAG BRACKET

SRS MAIN

WIRE HARNESS

MOUNTING NUT

6 x 1.0 mm 10 N .
m

(1.0 kg-m, 7.2 Ib-ft)
MOUNTING NUT

6 x 1.0 mm 10 N
.
m

(1.0 kg-m, 7.2 Ib-ft)

When installing the airbag bracket, tighten the
mounting nuts in the numbered sequence.

Remove the instrument panel and gauge assembly.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
INSTRUMENT
PANEL

possible injury always install the short connector
on the airbag connector when the SRS wire
harness is disconnected.
CONNECTOR
HOLDERProCarManuals.com

5. Remove the mounting screws, then remove the side air vents from each side of the dashboard.
6. Remove the dashboard end plate and fold the console carpet down (see page 20-47). 7. Remove the dashboard mounting bolts and screw, then lift and remove the dashboard.

NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
Use protective tape on the bottom of the front pillar trim.

To prevent damage to the shift lever (M/T) or selecter lever and indicator panel (A/T), wrap with a shop towel.
CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape or a shop towel to prevent damage. NOTE: If necessary, remove the defrost panel.
MOUNTING BOLTS

DEFROSTPANEL

MOUNTING BOLTS
DASHBOARD
RETAINER (4)
DEFROST PANEL

GUIDE PIN

PROTECTIVE
TAPE
DASHBOARD SCREW
PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS

SRS
UNIT

SHOP TOWEL
CONSOLE CARPET CORROSION RESISTANT BOLT
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS

DASHBOARD
END PLATE
DASHBOARD

MOUNTING BOLTS

SIDE AIR VENT

DASHBOARD

MOUNTING SCREWS

8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pin and defrost panel correctly.
Before tightening the mounting bolts, make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.ProCarManuals.com

Special Tools

Ref. No.

Tool Number

Description


Qty

Page Reference

07LAJ-PT3010A

Test Harness


1

22-49, 50ProCarManuals.com

Special Tools

Ref. No.


Tool Number


Description

KS-AHM-32-003

07JGG-001010A

07JAA-001000B

07HAZ-SG00400
07MAZ-SL00500

07MAZ-SP00500

07LAZ-SL40300

07LAZ-SL40400
07MAZ-SP0020A
Digital Multimeter
Belt Tension Gauge
Antenna Wrench Deployment Tool
Test Harness A
Test Harness B
Test Harness C
Test Harness D Short Connector A Set

Included in SRS Tool Set 07MAZ-SM5000A

Included in SRS Tool Set 07MAZ-SL0010A
1
1
1
1

1

1

1
1
1
23-78('91-'96)
23-109('91-'96)
23-236('91-'96)
24-37('93-'96)
23-339('91-'93)
23-342('93-'96)
23-343('93-'96)
23-346('93-'96)
23-328('93-'96)

Qty


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Relay and Control Unit Locations

Dashboard

CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT
TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD

RELAY

UNDER-DASH FUSE BOX
INTEGRATED

CONTROL UNIT
DASHBOARD

LOWER COVER
STARTER CUT RELAY

Wire colors: BLK/WHT

BLK/WHT, BLU/GRN,

and BLK/BLUProCarManuals.com