1991 ACURA NSX trunk release

Ceiling/Courtesy/Trunk Light s
Courtes y Ligh t Test/Replacemen t
NOTE: Th e bul b o r len s alon e ca n b e replace d withou t
havin g t o remov e th e doo r panel .
1. Remov e th e doo r pane l (se e sectio n 20 ).
2 . Remov e th e tw o screw s an d th e retaine r plate , the n
remov e th e ligh t fro m behin d th e doo r panel .
3 . Mak e sur e tha t th e bul b i s OK , the n chec k fo r con -
tinuity betwee n th e A an d B terminals . Ther e shoul d
be continuity .
NOTE: Thi s ligh t ha s a built-i n diode . T o ge t a n ac -
curat e reading , eithe r tes t i t wit h a volt-ohmmete r
that compensate s fo r diodes , o r mak e sur e yo u con -
nec t you r tes t lead s t o matc h th e polarit y shown .
DOOR PANE L
RETAINE R
PLAT E
BUL B (3. 4 W )
LEN S
From No.3 4 (15A ) FUS E
To DOO R SWITC H
Door Switc h Tes t
1. Remov e th e doo r pane l (se e sectio n 20 ).
2 . Disconnec t th e 2- P connecto r fro m th e doo r switch .
View fro mtermina l sid e
2-P CONNECTO R
DOOR SWITC H (Buil t int o doo r loc k actuato r assembly )
3. Chec k fo r continuit y a t th e connecto r terminals .
• Ther e shoul d b e continuit y wit h th e switc h
release d (doo r open) .
• Ther e shoul d b e n o continuit y wit h th e switc h
pushe d (doo r closed) .
HOUSIN G
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Trunk Opener

Opener Switch Test

1. Remove the driver's door panel, then push the switch

out of the door panel as shown.

2. Check for continuity between the terminals.

• There should be continuity between the A and B

terminals when the switch is pushed.

• There should be no continuity when the switch

is released.
Solenoid Test/Replacement

1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the trunk side trim

panel.

2. Disconnect the 2-P connector from the solenoid

assembly, and test solenoid operation by connec-

ting battery power and ground to the A and B ter-

minals momentarily.

SOLENOID

ASSEMBLY

TRUNK LATCH

TRUNK OPENER

CABLE
BRACKET

BOLT

3. To remove the solenoid, remove the two bolts, then

disconnect the trunk opener cable from the

solenoid assembly.

OPENER CABLE

SOLENOID

ASSEMBLY

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
BRACKET
View from

terminal side

DOOR

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Security Alar m Syste m
Indicato r Replacemen t
1. Remov e th e doo r pane l (se e sectio n 20 ).
2 . Remov e th e tw o screw s fro m th e indicator .
3 . Remov e th e indicato r fro m th e doo r panel .
5-P CONNECTO RINDICATO
R
DOOR PANE L
Trunk Ke y Cylinde r Switc h Tes t
1. Ope n th e trun k li d an d remov e th e trun k rea r panel .
2 . Disconnec t th e 2- P connecto r fro m th e trun k ke y
cylinde r switch .
3 . Chec k continuit y a t th e switc h connecto r terminals .
• Ther e shoul d b e continuit y betwee n th e terminal s
whe n th e trun k loc k i s turne d t o UNLOC K wit h
the key .
• Ther e shoul d b e n o continuit y whe n th e loc k i s
released .
TRUNK KE Y
CYLINDE R SWITC H
2-PCONNECTO RTRUN
K KE Y
CYLINDE R
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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
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