Page 562 of 1413
Gearshift Selector
Disassembly/Reassembly
CAUTION:
a All SRS electrical wiing haln€ssss are covered withy6llow insulation.
a 8€fore disconnecting 8ny pan of the SRS wire har-
neaa. connOct th6 short connectors (sse page 23-701.
a Roplace the entire affected SRS hahess assembly if
il has an opon circuit or damaged wiring.
9.8 N.m {1.O kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.frl
SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID
CONTROL BRACKET
SELECT LEVER BRACKET
CONTROL SEAL
SRS MAIN HARNESS
[E--__ rocK ptN
ADJUSTER
-6{stLtcoNEGREASEe-LEVER COVER
LOCK PIN ROD
-#qSILICONE GREASE
@6
5 N.m (0.5 kgt.m, 4 lbt.ftl
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEGEAR POSITION SWITCHTesting, see Section 23
9.8 N.m (1.0
7 .2 tbt.ltl
12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ftl
9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf'm,7.2 lbf.ftl
14-172
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Shift Indicator Panel
Adjustmet
CAUTION:
a All SRS olectrical wifng harnesses aro covered withyellow insulation.
a Bofors disconnecting any pan of the SRS wire har-
ness, connect tho sho.t connectors {sse page 23-7O),
a Replace the entire aflect€d SRS harness assembly if
it has an open circuit or damaged wiring,
1.Check that the index mark on the indicator aligns
with the N]mark on the shift indicator panel when
the transmission in NEUTRAL.
lf not aligned, remove the center console (see sec-
tion 2O).
Remove the shift indicator panel mountinq screws
and adjust by moving the panel.
NOTE: Whenever the shift indicator panel is re-
moved, reinstall the panel as described above.
MOUNTING SCREW3 N'm lO.3 kst.m, 2 lbf.ftt
INDEX MARK
@
@
@
SRS MAIN HARNESS
14-173
Page 608 of 1413

Steering
Special Tools ............. 17-2
Component Location
lndex ................ ...... 17-3
System Description
Ff uid Flow Diagram ......................... 17 -1
Steering Pump ................................. 17-5
Steering Gearbox ............................. 17-7
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting ................ 17-10
Noise and Vibration ......................... 17-14
Fluid Leaks ............. 17-16
Inspection and Adiustment
Steoring Operation .......................... 17 -14
Power Assist Check
with Car Parked ........................... 17-18
Steering Linkage and Gearbox ....... 17-19
Pump Beh .............. 17-20
Rack Guide Adjustment ............. ..... 17-21
Ff uid Replacement ...................... ..... 17 -21
Pump Pressure Check .................. .... 17 -22
Ffuid Leakage lnspection ................ 17-23
+ Steering Wheel
Removal ..,,,,,,,........ 17-24
Disassembly/Reassembly ............... 17 -25
fnstallation ,......,,,,,. 17-26
* Steering Column
Removaf .................17-28
Inspection .............. 17-30
Installation ............. 17-31
Power Steering Hoses. Pipes
Replacemont ......... 17-3tl
Power Steering Pump
Removal ................. 17-35
Disassembly .......... 17-35
Reassembly ........... 17-'10
lnstallation ........,..., l7-tltl
Steering Gearbox
Removaf .,.,............. 17-45
Disassembly .......... 17-/E
Reassembly ........... 17-53
lnstallation ............. 17-63
Ball Joint Boot Replacement .......... 17-65
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM {SRSI
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 passenger's airbag located in the dashboard above the glove box. Information
necessarv to safely service the SRS is included in this Service Manual. ltems marked with an asterisk {') on the
contents page include, or are located near, SRS components. Servicing. disassembling or replacing these items
will require special precautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Acura dealer.
a To avoid rsndering ths SRS inoporative, which could load to po.sonal iniury 01 d€ath in th€ event ot a ssvare
lrontal collision, all SRS service work muat be performod by an authorizod Acura deal6t.
a lmploper service procodules. including incorloct romoval and installation of the SRS, could lead to personal iniu-
ry caused by unintontional activation ot the airbags.
a All SRS elsctdcal wiring harnesses ara covorod with ysllow insulation. Rolalod compon€nts 8re locatsd in tho
stse ng column, tront console, dashboard, and dashboard lower panel, and in the dashboard above the glove
box. Do not use oloctrical tost equipmoni on thosa cilcuits.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded thett protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before
- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 A) tuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.
Alter 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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Component Location
lndex
Powar Siooring:
NOTE:
a
a
It an intact airbag ass€mbly has been r€moved from a scrapped car or has been found defective or damaged during
transit. storage or service, it should be doploy€d (see section 23).
Before removing tho gearbox, remove ths ignition key to keep the steering shaft Jrom turning.
After installing the gearbox, check ths whe€l alignment and adiust if necessary.
CAUTION:
. All SRS aloctricll wiring h!m!|$a rrc covcred with
yrllow in3uhtion.
. 8€for€ disconnocling lny ptrt ol thc SRS wiro h!r'
ne*r, connect thc lhort conncctor{3l.
. Rcplsce lhc ontira ttfact d SRS harnccc a$embly il
it hs3 !n oprn circuh 01 dtm!9.d wiring.
SIEERING COLUiINRemoval, page 17-28Inspection, pago 17-30Installation, p6ge 17-31rcNMON SwlTCHSee s6ction 23
STEERII{G GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, pag.11-21
Removal, pags 17-45Diossombly, page 17-{8Bea65€mbly, page 17-53Installation, page 17-63
POWEN STEERING PUMPPump Beft Inspoction. page 17-2OPump Eeft Adjustm6nl, pago 17-2OPump Pressurg Ch€ck, page 17-22Removai, p6go 17-35Disassembly, p3gs 17-35Reassombly, psge l7-40lnstallation, page 17-44
STEERING WHEELRemoval. page 17-24Oisassembly/Reassembly, pageInstallation, page 17-2617-25
TIE'ROD END BALL JOINTBall Joint Eoot Replacement, page 17-63
17-3
Page 631 of 1413
Steering Wheel
Removal
Airbag Removal
CAUTION:
. All SRS electrical wiring harnosses are covered with
yellow insulation.
. Before disconnecting any part oI the SRS wiro har-
ness, connect the 3hort connector{g}.
. Replace the entire sffected SRS harness assembly it
it has an opon circuit or damaged wiring.
17-24
1.
AIRBAGCONNECTOR
CABLE REELCONNECTOR
Disconnect the negative and positive cable from the
battery.
Remove the access panel from the steering wheel
lower cover, then remove the shon connector.
Disconnect the connector between the airbag and
cable reel.
Connect the shon connector to the airbag side of
the connector.
Remove the lid B and cruise control set/resume
switch cover.
Remove the TORX@ T30 bit bolts then remove the
airbag assembly.
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Page 635 of 1413
Steering Golumn
Removal
LOWER COVER
Remove the column covers
screws.
CAUTION:
. All SRS el€ctrical wiring hlrnesses are coversd withyollow insuhtion.
. Bctore dieconnocting any part ol tho SRS wiro h!r-
nesa, connoct the thort connector (s).
. Roplace tho ontire aftected SRS harness asr€mbly if
it has !n open circuit or d!mlgod wiring.
Remove the airbag assembly and steering wheel
.(see page 17-25).
Remove the lower cover.
Remove the driver's knee bolster.
by re mov in g the
17-2A
scREws
5. Remove the connector holder and disconnect the
SRS main harness from the cable reel wire ha.ness
at the under side ot the column bracket.
HARNESS
Remove the cable reel and turn signal canceling
steeve.
Remove the combination switch from the steering
column by disconnecting the connectors,
TURN SIGNAL CANCELINGSlTEVE
COMA|NANON SW]TCH
7.
CABI..E REEL
STEERING COLUMN
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Steering Column
Installation (cont'dl
Finaltorque:22 N.m{2.2 kgf.m, 16lbt.ftl
CAUTION:
. All SRS electrical wiring hrrnossos are covgrod wilhyellow insulation,
. When disconn€cting the SRS wire harness, installthe short connector on the airbag. th€n dbconnoct
the wire harness.
. Replaca the entire alfected SRS harness assembly if
there is an open circuit or damage to tho wiring.
1. Slip the upper end of the steering joint onto the col-
umn shaft {line up the bolt hole with the flat on the
shaft), and loosely install the upper steering joint
bolt.
UPPER STEERING JOINT BOLTBolt must line up withflat on shaft.
STEERINGJOINT
Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pin-
ion shaft. Line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft) and loosely jnstallthe lower bolt.
NOTE:
. Be sure that the lower steering joint bolt. is
securely in the groove in the steering gearbox
pinion.
. Before tightening the steering joint bolts, pull on
the sleering joint to make sure that the steeringjoint is fully seated.
LOWER STEERING JOINT BOLTFin6ltoroue:22 N.m {2.2 kgt m. 15 lbf.ftl
17 -32
Install the steering column with the flange nuts,then installthe column holder and flange bolts.
Tighten the upper and lower steering joint boltsloosely installed in steD 2,
FLANGE BOLTS22 N.m12.2 ksi.m, 16 tbtftl
Install the steering joint cover with the clamps andclip.
CLIP
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Garpet
Replacement
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the carpet.
CAUTION:
a All SRS slectrical wiring harn€ssos al€ covorod
with yollow insulation.
a Belore disconn€cting 8ny patt of th€ SRS wite
harness, connoct th€ short connectors {see pago
20-2721.
a ReDlace the €ntire affected SRS haln€sa assam-
bly if it has an opan cilcuit or damaged wiring.
ORIVER'S AIRBAG
1. Remove:
Hatchback
a Front seat (see page 2O-103)
a Rear seat (see page 20-108)
a Rear shell {see page 2O-91}
a Rear trim panel {see Page 20-921
a Side trim panel (see page 20-92)
a Front seat belt lower anchor (see page 20-115)
a Front and rear consoles (see page 2o-128)
. Kick panel (see page 2O-91)
a Dashboard lower cover (see page 20-131)
a Opener cover (see page 20-154)
Sedsn
a Front seat (see page 20-103)
a Rear seat {see page 2O-1 10)
a Rear pillar trim panel (see page 20-95)
a Center pillar lower trim (see page 20-94)
a Front seat belt lower anchor {see page 20- 1 1 6l
a Front and rear consoles (see page 20-128)
a Kick panel (see page 20-91)
a Dashboard lower cover (see page 20-131)
o Opener cover (see Page 20-155)
2. Remove the footrest.
V : Bolt locatios, 2
FOOTREST
20-124
I
v
6 x 1.O mm9.8 N.m {'l.o7 .2 tbt.ftl