Page 1005 of 1413

Dashboard
Replacement Precautions
SRS wife harnesses are routed near the dashboard and
steering column.
CAUTION:
a Alt SRS olectrical wiling harness€s ale covorad
with Yollow insulation.
a Botore disconnecting any part ot the SRS wiro
harness, connect ths short connscto6 (see page
23-2721.
a Roplac6 ih€ entiro aflectod SRS halnoss assem-
bly il it has an opon cilcuit or damagod wiling'
LEFT DASHSENSOR
Bstora lomoving the dashboaid:
!@@ To avord accioenlal dsployment and
""iUU inir.v, always install the plotoctive short
;onnectors on the driver's and tlont pass€ngel's air-
bag connectors bolors working near any SRS wiring'
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
necl the positive cable.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protec
tion circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code num-
ber before- disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No 32 (7.5A) Iuse from the under-
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 customer's 5 digit code to restore radlo
ooeration.
DRIVER'S AIREAG
SRS UNIT
20-136
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
2.lnstall the short connectors (RED)
Ddvar's:
Remove the access panel, then disconnect the con-
nector between the cable reel and driver's airbag'
Connect the short connector (RED) to the driver's
airbag connector lsee page 23-27 2l'
DRIVER'SAIRBAG CONNECTOB
CABLE REELCONNECTOR
SHORTCONNECTOR(RED)
Front passongor's:
Remove the glove box {see page 20-135}, then dis-
connect the connector between the tront pas'
senger's airbag and SRS main harness Connect the
short connector (RED) to the front passenger's air-
bag connector (see Page 23-273).
FROf{T PASSENGER'SAIRBAG
ACCESS PAI{EL
FRONT PASSET{GER'SAIRBAG CONNECTON
SHORTCONNECTOR(REDI
SBS MAIN HARNESS
CONNECTOR
Page 1006 of 1413

Replacement
To remove the dashboard, first remove the:
a Front seats (see page 2O-103)
a Front and rear consoles (see page 20-128)a Dashboard lower cover (see page 2O-131)a Knee bolster (see page 2O-132)a Glove box lsee page 2O-135). Clock (see page 20-135)
a Moonroot switch (see page 20-1341a Stereo radio/cassette {see page 20-132)
Lower the steering column (see section 17).
@@ ro avoid accidentat dedoyment andpossiblo in ury, always install the prot€ctive short
connector on tho drivsr's airbag connector bgtor€
lowering tho stooring column (so€ page 20-1361.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shoD towel.
: 8olt, nul locations
A
: Bolt, 28 : ut, 2
8 x 1.25 mm22 N-m 12.2 ksl.m,16 lbt.frl
8 x 1.25 mm
gill$"'l
STEERING COLUMN
3. Remove the nuts, then remove the front passsnger,s
airbag bracket,
@ To avoid accidantar daploym.nr ",'dpossibls iniury, always install th€ protoctiv. 3hqtconnoctor on tho ,ront passongor'a airbag conncc-tor whon tha SRS main ha.na$ is disconncctod llcrpago 20-136).
: Nut locatlons, 4
FRONT PASSENGER'S
FRONT PASSENGER'SAIRBAG BRACKET
4.
SRS MAINHARNESS
Disconnect the air mix controlcable and connectors.
AIR MIX CONTROLCAELE
CONNECTORS
(cont'dl
20-137
Page 1037 of 1413

Heater and Air Conditioning
Heater ........ 21-1
Air Conditioning .......... ..22-1
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRS}
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 passenge.'s airbag located in the dashboard above the glovs box. Information
necessary to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems msrk€d with an asterisk (') on the
conlents page include, or are located near, SRS components. Servicing, disassembling or,eplacing thes€ items
will require special precautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Acura dealer.
a To avoid r6nd6dng tho SRS inoporativo. which could lead to personal injury or dealh in tho svont ot a sevele
frontal collision, all SRS servica work musl b€ portormed by an authorized Acura dealer.
a lmpropor sorvico procaduro3, including incorrect romoval and installatlon of tho SRS, could load to porsonal iniu-
ry causod by uninlonlional activation of tho ailbag8.
a All SRS eloctdcal widng harnossos are covored with yollow in3ulation. Relatsd compononts a.o locatod in tha
stsering column, flont console, daehboard, and dashboafd low6r pan6l, and in lhe dsshboa.d above lh€ glove
box. Do not uao electdcal tost equipmont on theae circuhs.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number beto.e
- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 A) luse from the under-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 operation.
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
ABS Modulatol Unit Wile Harness
Engine Compartmont Wile Hatnaaa
Connoctor or
Torminal
Numbor ot
CaviiieELocationConnocta tooies
Ltol
c162
c163
c164
c165
c166
c't 67
c168
't4
2
2
Right side of engine comPartment
ABS modulator unit
ABS modulator unit
ABS modulator unit
ABS modulator unit
ABS modulator unit
ABS modulator unit
ABS modulator unat
Main wire harness (c21 1)
ABS Dressure switch
ABS right Jront solenoid (OUT)
ABS right front solenoid (lN)
ABS rear solenoid (OUT)
ABS rear solenoid llN)
ABS le{t front solenoid {OUT)
ABS left tront solenoid (lNl
Connector or
Tolminal
Numbd of
CaviliesLocationConnocta tot{oioE
c301
c302
c303
c304
c305
c306
c307
c308
c309
c310
c31 1
c312
c313
c314
c315
c316
c317
c318
c319
c320
20
20
1
2
14
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
2
5
Behind left kick Panel
Behind left kick panel
Behind lett kick Panel
Left side of engine compartment
Left side of engine comPartment
Left side of engine comPartment
Left side o{ engine comPartment
Left side of engine comPartment
Left side of engine compartment
Lelt side oJ engine comPartment
Middle of engine comPartment
Left side of engine comPartment
Left side oJ engine comPafiment
Behind leJt headlight
Behind left headlight
Behind left headlight
Behind left corner ot front
bumper
Behind lett corner ot front
DUmper
Behind left corner of ftont
DUmper
Behind left cornet of front
DUmper
Main wire harness (C4231
Main wire harness (C424)
Front fog light sYstem
Engine wire harness (C126)
Engine wire harness (C 127)
Test tachometer connector
Daytime running lights resistor
Windshi€ld wiper motot
Brake fluid level sensor ( + |
Brake fluid level sensor (- )
Power steering pressure (PSPI
Lett front wheel sensor
Cruise control actuator
Left headlight (Low beam)
LeJ-t headlight (High beam)
Front fog light system
Windshield washer motor
switch
Rear window washer motor
Left front side matker light
Left front tu.n signal/parking lights
USA
ABS
Option
Canada
Option
G301Lett side of engine comPartmentBody ground, via engine comPart-
ment wire harness
23-20
Page 1177 of 1413

Electrical Switch Replacement
a All SRS €lectric8l wiring hamosses ar€ covorsd withyellow insulation,
a Befora disconnecting any pan of tho SRS wilo har-neas. connect the short connoctor(sl.a R6place the entire attect6d SFS harness assombly ifit has an opon circuit 01 damaged wiling.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection
circuit, Be sure to get the customer's code number before- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 Al fuse from the under-hoodluse/relay box.- removang the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn iton. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the cus-tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio ope.ation.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the batery.
2. Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee bolster
{see page 23-70).
3. Disconnect the 5-P connector from the under-dashfuse/relay box and the 7-P connector from the mainwire harness (see page 23-70).
E
4. Remove the steering column covers.
Insert the key and turn it to ,,O',.
Remove the two bolts and replace the switch.
UPPER COVER
7. Install in the reve.se orde. of removat.
23-71
Page 1178 of 1413

lgnition Switch
Steering Lock Replacement
CAUTION:
a All SRS electrical wiring harnesses ale covsred with
yellow insulation.
a Belore disconnecting any parl ot the SRS wir€ hal-
ness, connecl the short connector{s).
a Replace the entire alfected SRS harness a$6mbly il
it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded thett protection
circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number betore
- disconnecting the batterY.
- removing the No. 32 (7.5 A) fuse from the under-hood
fuse/relay box.- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it
on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the cus-
tomer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove the dashboald lower cover and knee bolster
(see page 23-7'l ).
3. Disconnect the 5-P connector from the under-dash
fuse/relay box and the 7-P connector trom the main
wire harness {see page 23-71).
4. Remove the steering column covers (see page
23-711.
5. Remove the column holder mounting bolts and nuts'
BOLT22 N.m
12.2 kgl'm.
NUT13 N.m(1.3 kgf.m, 9.4 lbl'ftl
23-72
16 tbt.ftl
6. Lower the steering column sssembly.
7. Center-Dunch each oJ the two shear bolts and drill
their heads off with a 5 mm {3/1 6 in) drill bit'
CAUTION: Do not dama96 tho switch body whon
r€movlng the shoar bol$.
Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.
Install the new ignition switch without the key in-
serted.
Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
Insert the ignition key and check for proper opera-
tion of the steering wheel lock and that th€ ignition
key turns freely.
Tighten the shear bolts untilthe hex heads twist off.
8.
q
10.
11.
12.
Page 1224 of 1413
Gauge Assembly
Removal
CAUTION:
a All SRS electrical wiling harnesses ara cover6d with
yollow insulation.
a Eofore disconnecting any part ol the SRS wiro har-
n6ss, connoct lhe short connector(sl.
a Roplace tho entirs affocted SRS harneas assembly if
it has an open circuit 01 damaged wi.ing.
SBS MAIN HARI{ESS(Covor6d with Yollow in.ulationl
Remove the two screws lrom the instrument panel.
Remove the instrument panel.
NOTE: Remove the instrument panel careJully
without damaging the cliPs.
1.
2.
lcarrio. tho SRs indicolor 8ignal)
CLIPS
23-118
Tilt the steering wheel down with the tilt adjustment
tevet.
Remove the three mounting screws, and spread a
protective cloth on the steering column.
PROTECTIVE CLOTH
Pry the gauge assembly out, and disconnect allcon-
nectors from it.
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Take out the gauge assembly as shown.o.
Page 1244 of 1413
Interlock System
Component Location Index
All SRS electrical wiring harnass€s are covered with
yallow insulation.
Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire har-
ness, connect the shon connector(sl.
Replace the entire affected SRS halness ass€mbly it
it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
INTERLOCKCONTROLUNITfnput Test, page 23-141
SRS MAI[{ HARNESS
lcovorod with yellow insulstionl
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOIOTest, page 23- 143Repfacement, page 23-1 43
KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOIDsnd KEY INTERLOCK SWITCH(ln the steering lock assembly)Test, page 23-142
23-138