Page 1025 of 1413
Hatch Latch and Lock CYlindet
Replacement
NOTE: Take care not 10 bend the cylinder rod and hatch
opener cable.
1. Remove the rear trim panel (see page 20-921.
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod and connector.
3. Remove the hatch latch.
>: Screw locatiois, 3
^ 6x1.omm I
{Dm s.e N m (1.0 ksl m,- ,?tb:tn __/
20-156
4. Disconnect the hatch opener cable.
HATCH LATCH
5. Remove the lock cylinder by turning it 45o
>: Bolt localion, 1
o.
CYLINDER ROD
lnstallalion is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Apply grease to the hatch latch.
HATCH LATCH
Make sure the hatch locks securely.
Make sure the hatch opens properly.
Make sure the connector is connected properly.
a
a
a
Page 1027 of 1413
Retainers and WeatherstriP
Replacement
CAUTION: Wear gloves to lemov€ and install tho i€tain€rs'
NOTE: Take care not to bend the retarners.
< : Screw localions, 19 < : Clip locations, I
| .€\
!:
l{SHOP TOWELq
CENTER PILLARMOLDING
Boot side section:
I
RETAINER
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Check the weatherstrip lor damage or deterioration, and replace if necessary'
a After installing the weatherstrip, check for water leaks'
a lf necessary, adjust the position of the door glass (see page 20-40)
a It necessarv, replace any damaged clips.
Center oillar section:
FRONT CENTER PILLAR
CENTER PILI-ARMOLDING
NOTE: The numbers atter the part names
show the quantities ot the parts used
!9
RETAINER
WEATHERSTRIP
REAR CLIP
RETAINER
WEATHERSTRIP
20-158
Page 1028 of 1413
Hatch Spoiler
Replacement
a Take care not to scratch the hatch.a Open the hatch.
1. Remove the hatch side trim and hatch trim panel (seepage 2O-146).
2. Remove the nuts and disconnect the connector.
: Nut locations, 4
6 x 1.0 mm
Ch 9.8 N.m(J (1.0 ksl m, I__. 7,4b1!t ,/coI{t{EcroR
Remove the hatch spoiler by turning the clip nut onthe left side counterclockwise.
HATCH SPOILER
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Fender Well Trim and
Wheelhouse Protector
Replacement
a Take care not to bend the tender well trim.a Before installing the lender well trim, clean the bodvbonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.a After cleaning, keep oil, g.ease or wafer lrom getlingon the surface.
> i Scr€w locations.
I
ADHESIVEFENDER WELLTRIM
20-159
Page 1031 of 1413

Door and Side Moldings
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with 8 flal tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to pr€vont damag€'
NOTE:
a To remove the doot moldlng, temove the door panel and plastic cover {see pages 2O-4' 2O' 32],'
a To remove the rear side molding, remove the side trim panel (see page 20-91)
a Take care not to bend the door moldings.
a The steel core in the door molding cann-ot be restored to its original shape once it is bent. Replace the door molding
if the steel core is bent.
V : Clip locations
av : cllp (Hatchb6ck, 5) BV: clip (Hatchback' 3)
V: Plastic nui locatlon(Hatchback, 1)(Sedan, 1)
CV: Cllp (Halchback, 1l{Sodan,2l
Dv: Clip lsodan, 1)
Hatchbsck
20-162
30 mm(1.18 inl
lnstallation is the reverse
NOTE: It necessary,
oJ the removal Procedure.
replace any damaged cliP.NEW ADHESIVE TAPE
Thicknoss: 1.2 mm lo.o5 inl
Forward
STEEL
CLIP
O'
lr>
r9
NOTE:
a BeJore instatling the rear door molding,
scrape the adhesive tape from the mold-
ing and body.
a Clean the motding and door bonding sur-
Jaces with a sponge dampened in alcohol'
a Atter cleaning, keep oil, grease and water
Jrom getting on the surface.
a Glue the new adhesive tape to the mold-
ing as shown.
6mm 30mm
ls 2f 61 . t.l.18 inlREAR DOORMOLDING
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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lllustrated Index
CAUTION:
a All SRS electrical wiling harnesses are covered with
y€llow insulation.
a Bafore disconnecting any pan of the SRS wile har-
ness. connect the sholt connectorlsl.
a Replace the sntire aflected SRS halness assembly if
it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded thelt protection
circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before- disconnecting the battery.- removing the No. 32 (7.5 Al fuse lrom the under-
hood fuse/relav 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.
BLOWER UNITReplacement, page 21-2OOverhaul, page 21-21HEATER UNITRepfacement, page 2l 22Overhaul, page 21-24
RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-29Replacement, page 21 29I{EATER VAIVE CABLEAdjustment, page 21-27
BLOWEN RESISTORTest, page 21-9
AIR MIX CONTROLCABLEAd,ustment, page 21-27Replacement. page 21-26
a/c swrTcH(wirh A/clTest, page 22-20
RECIRCULATIONCONTROL SWITCHTest, page 21-31
HEATER FANswtTcHTest, page 2'l-3O
MODE CONTROL MOTORTest, page 21-28Repfacement, page 21'28
MODE CONTROL SWITCHTest, page 21'31
HEATER CONTROL PANELRepf acement, page 21 -25
Overhaul, page 21-26
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLEVER(Adjustmonl: See AIR MIXCONTROL CABLE}
SRS MAIN HARNESS
W,
21-2
I
Page 1045 of 1413

Troubleshooting
Symptom Chart
NOTE: Check the engine coolant level and allow the engine to warm up before troubleshooting.
SYMPTOMREMEDY
Hot air flow is low.Blower motor runs, but one ol more
speeds are inoperative.
Follow the tlowchart (see page 21-9).
Blower runs properly.Check for the following:. Clogged heater duct. Clogged heater outlet. Incorrect door position
No hot air JlowBlowel motor does not run at all.Follow the flowchart (see page 2l-l1l
Blower motor runs.Check for the following:. clogged heatet duct. Clogged blower outlet. Clogged heater valve. Faultv air mix door. Heater valve cable sdjustment lsee page 2'l-271
. Air mix control cable adjustment (see page 21-27)
. Faulty thermostat (see section lO)
. Clogged evaporator (with air conditioning). Frozen evaporator (with air conditioning)
Mode control motor does not run, or one or more modes are
inooerative.
Follow the flowchart (see page 21-14).
Recirculation control door does not change between FRESH
and RECIRCULATE.
Follow the flowchart (see page 21- 17).
21-A
Page 1046 of 1413
Blower Motor Speed
iii
I!i
-l
I
To pago 21-1O
l|t|
\
\
Blowor motor run3, bul ono olmors rpoodt aro inoporotivo.
Turn the ignition swirch ON lll).and the heater tan switch OFF.
Does the blower motor run?
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Measure the rosistance betwoenthe No. 2 and No. 4 terminals oIthe blow€r resistor.
ls there aDorox. 2-3 ohms?
Remove the heater conlrol pan€l{seo page 21-25}.
Turn the ignition switch ON (li).
At the heater fan switch 6P con-nector, ground each of thesewares individually in ths lollowingorder:. BLU wire. BLUMHT wir€. BLU/YEL wire. 8LU/BLK wi.e
To page 21-10
(cont'd)
21-9