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Transmission Control Module
Replacement
I The Transmission Control Module (TCMI is located be-
low the dashboard, behind the lelt side kick panel on
the driver's side.
CAUTION:
a All SRS electrical wiring hahesses are covered withyellow insulation.
a Betore disconnecting any pan ot the SRS wile har-
ness. connect the short connectors lsee page 23-7O).
a Replace the entir6 affected SRS harness ass€mbly if
it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
1. Remove two clips securing the kick panel then
move it.
2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the TCM.
6 x 1.0 mm12 N'm{1.2 kgf.m,8.7 tbf.Itl
WIRE HARNESS/CONNECTORS6 x 1.0 mm12 N.m(1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbt.ftl
KICK PANEL
SRS MAIN HARNESS
14-84
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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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8. Remov€ the stesring ioint cover.
Remove tho steering joint bolts, and move the ioint
toward ths column.
JOIMT OOVER
STEERING COLUMN
BOITS
10.
'l1.
Disconnoct the ignition switch connectors from th6
undor-dash fuse/relav box.
Remove tho steering column by removing the
attaching nuts 8nd bolts.
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7.
Connect the ignition switch wire connectors to the
under-dash fuse/relav box.
Install the combination switch and turn signal can-
celing sleeve onto the steering column.
NOTE: Be sure the wires are not caught or pinched
by any parts when installing the combination
switch.
TURN SIGNAL CANCELINGSLEEVE
Install the cable reel onto the steering column, then
connect the SRS main harness and cable reel wiro
harness and install the connector holder.
NOTE: Align the slot in the cable reel with the pro-
jection on the canceling sleeve.
coMatNATroN swncH
UPPER COLUMN COVER
9. Installthe column covers.
scREws
lnstall the driver's knee bolster.
lnstall the lower cover.
Installthe steering wheel {see page '17-26).
10.
11.
't2.
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Windshield
Removal (cont'd)
6. Apply protective tape to along the edge ot the dash-
board and body as shown.
Using an awl, make a hole through the rubber d8m
and adhesive from inside the car. Push the piano wire
th.ought the hole, 8nd wrap each end around a paece
of wood.
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WII{DSHIELD
PIANO WIRE
ADHESIVE
Wilh a helper on the outside. pull the piano wire back
and forth in a sawing motion. and carefully cut
through the rubber dam and adhesive around the en-
tire windshield.
CAUTION: Hold tho dano vyi]o as clos6 to tho wind-
shield as possible to pr€vsnt damag€ to ths body and
dashboard.
8. Carefully remove the windshield.
lnstallation
1. ScraDe the old adhesive smooth with a knife, to a
thickness of about 2 mm (O.O8 in) on ths bonding
surtace around the entite windshield opening flange,
NOTE:
a Do not scrape down to the paintsd surfaco ot the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bonding.
a Remove the rubber dam from the bodv.
a Mask off surrounding surfaces betore painting.
2. Clean the body bonding surtace with a sponge damp-
ened in alcohol.
NOTE: Atter clesning, keep oil, grease and water
from getting on the surface.
3. lf the old windshi€ld is to be reinstalled, use a putty
knife to scrape df{ all iraces oJ old adhesive, then
clean the windshield surface with alcohol where new
adhesive is to bs applied.
NOTE: Make su.e the bonding surface is kept {ree
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid sotllng thE wlndshiold on hs
edges; small chips may latct dcvelop into crack3'
a Clean the shadowed area.
a Clean the area @ as shown.
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WINDSHIELD
DAM
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Windshield
Installation (cont'd)
With a sponge. apply a light coal oJ glass primer
around the edge ot the windshield as shown, then
lightly wipe it olt with gauze or cheesecloth.
NOTE:
a Do not apply body primer to the windshield, and
do not get body and glass primer sponges mlxed
up.
a Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
ll you do, the adhesive may not bond to the wind-
shield properly, causing a leak afterthe windshield
is installed.
o Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials awaY
from the primed surface.
V//f, : apptv stass ptimer hors.
WINDSHIELD
RUBBER -DAM .YJ * o
>\ast,
/\WINDSHIELD
\UPPER MOLOING
UPPER RUBBER UPPER
10. With a sponge, apply a light coat of body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the wind-
shield opening flange. Let the bodY primer dry tor
at least 1O minutes.
NOTE:
a Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be
careful not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges,
a Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
a Mask otl the dashboard before painting the
flange.
//////, I Aeely bodv Primer h6te.
16 mm{0.63 in)
5 mm {0.19 inl
6 mm (0.23 in)
16 mm1O.63 inl
5mm(O.19 inl
16 mm
10.63 inl
1 1 . Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.
NOTE:
a Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
mixlng.
a Follow the instructions that come with the
adhesive.
12. Before filling a cartridge, cut the end ol the nozzle,
as shown.
Cut nozzle end,
10 mm (O.39 inl
20-58
7 mm 10.27 in)
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Moonroof
Motor, Drain Tube and Frame Replacement
CAUTION: B€ caretul not to damag€ lhe seats, dash-
board and other interior trim.
1. Remove the glass (see page 2O-79) and headliner
(see page 20-98).
2. Disconnect the motor connector, and remove the
clips securing the ceiling light wire harness.
3. Remove the bolts and nuts, then remove the motor,
if necessarv,
NOTE: Make sure both sliders are parallel when in-
stalling the motor.
: 8olt, nut locationg
A
: Bolt, 2
6x1.Omm I9.8 N.m ILd tt.o kgf.-, I,.?- ", _,/
< : CliD locations. 2
CEILIING LIGHT
FRAME
B : Nut, 3
20-80
4.Disconnect the drain tubes.
Remove the bolts, then remove the trame from the
car.
NOTE: You may require assistance when removing
the frame.
: Eolt locations, I
6 x 1.0 mm
DRAIN TUBETo install, slide the draintube over the ftame nozzleat least 10 mm {O.4 in}.
6.
TUBE CI-IP
Pull the drain tubes out the front and rear pillars.
NOTE; Betore pulling out the drain tube, tie a string
to the end of it so it can be reinstalled.
Installation is the reverse ol the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Clean the surtace of the frame.
a Check the trame seal.
a Check for water leaks.
7.
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt m,7.2 rbr.ttl )
FRAME
FRONT
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Motor, Drain Tube and Frame Replacement
CAUTION: Be carotul not to damago th€ seats, dash-
board and other int6rior trim,
1. Remove the glass (see page 2O-86) and headliner(see page 20-10O).
Disconnect the motor connector, and remove the
clips securing the ceiling light wire harness.
NOTE: To remove the motor, remove the screws.
Disconnect the drain tubes.
Loosen the front bolts.
Remove the bolts, then remove the trame from the
car.
NOTE:
a You may require assistance when removing the
trame.
a Take care not to bend the sunshade rails.
TUBECLIP
DRAIN TUBETo install, slade the drain tube ov6rthe frame nozzle at least 10 mm lO.4 in).
SUNSHADERAILS
Pullthe drain tubes out of the tront and rear oillars.
NOTE: Before pulling out the drain tube, tie a string
to the end of it so it can be reinstalled.
Installation is the reverse of the removal grocedure.
NOTE:
a Install the tube clips with the ends facing the side to easea Clean the surtace of the frame.
a Check the frame seal.
a Check for water leaks.
a Make sure the sunshade moves smoothlv.
SCREW
4.
\/
Make sure the sliders areparallel when installing themotor,
CONNECTOR
FRAME
BOLT6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m (1.O lg{.rn.7.2 tbt.ttl
Loosen the tront bohs
Fo?w!?d
tt.
FRONTDRAIN VALVES
installation of the headliner.
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