1994 HONDA INTEGRA dashboard removal

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.

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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Dashboard
Component Removal/lnstallation
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the dashboard andsteering column.
CAUTION:
a All SRS olectrical wiring harnesses ar6 covolodwith yallow insulation.
a Betoro disconnecting any paft ot th6 SRS wiro
harn€ss, connoct th€ shoi connectots (s66 page
23-2721.
a Replaco th€ entire Itlocted SRS hsrness asaem-
bly il h has an open circuh or damagod wiring.
CAUTION: Whan prying with a flat tip scrowdiv... wrapit with protoctiv€ tape, and apply protectivo tapo a.oundth€ felatsd parts. to provent damag€.
Instiumont p8n6l, Dashboad lower covor. Knec bobtcframoval:
l. Lower the steering column.
2. Remove the screws and detach the cliDs, then re-
move the instrument panel.
3. Remove the coin oocket.
4. Remove the screws and detach the clips, then re-
move the dashboard lower cover.
Disconnect the connector.


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A i Clip locationg
AA: Cllp, 2 B> : Clip, 2
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INSTRUMENT PAI{EL
(cont'd)
COIN POCKET
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Dashboard
Component Removal/lnstallation (cont'dl
5. Remove the knee bolster.


: Bolt locations, 3
fi 6rt.omm
6 i;i'i#.,7.2 tbr.ftl
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KNEE
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal Drocedure.
Stol€o radio/cassette, Heater control panal removal:
1 . Remove the rear console, then remove the front con-
sole (see page 20-128).
Loosen the bolts, then remove the stereo radio/
cassette by pulling it out.
Disconnect the connector and antenna lead.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protec-
tion circuit, Be sure to get the customer's code num-
ber belore- disconnecting the battery.
removing the No. 32 17.5A) fuse from the under-
hood fuse/relay box.- removing the radio.
After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn
i1 on. When the word "CODE" is displayed. enter
the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio
operation.
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CONNECTOR
CASSETTE


i Bolt locations. 2
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgl.m,
3, Carefully pry the hazard warning switch and rear
window defogger switch out of the heater control
Daner.
Disconnect the connectors.
HAZARD WARNINGswtTcHREAR WINOOWDEFOGGER SWITCH

Dashboard
4.
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Component Removal/lnstallation (cont'd
Side air vent .emoval:
Drivsi's
1. Remove the dashboard lower cover (see page
20-1 31 ).
2. Caretully pry the moonroof switch out of the side
air vent, then disconnect the connector.
MOONROOFswrTcH
CONI{ECTOR
SIDE AIRVENT
3, Remove the screw, then remove the side air vent.
< : Clip, hook locatlont
A< : Clip, 1
BV : Hook, 3
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected
properly.
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SIDE AIRVENT
Front passsng€r's
Careiully pry the side air vent at the lower edge, then
pull it out.
A : Clip, hook locationg
AA : Clip, 1BV : Hook, 2
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SIDE AIRVENT
PROTECTIVETAPE
Sido detoggor t m romoval:
Carefully pry the side detogger trim at the rear edge, then
remove rt.
A : Cllp, hook location!
AA : Clip,lB A: Hook, 1
PROTECTIVE

Dashboard
Replacement (cont'd)
5. Disconnect the antenna lead.
Disconnect the connectors
fuse/relay box.
from the under-dash
CONNECTOR(A/T only)
CONNECTORS
Remove the access panels on both sides.
GAUTION: When prying with 8 tlat tip scrowdrivor'
wrap it with protective tapo to pl€vent damaga'
accEssPANEL
6.
DASHBOARD
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8.Remove the bolts, then lift and remove the
dashboard.
CAUTION: Use protoctive tspe on the bottom ol tha
lront tillar trim;
NOTE:
a Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
a To prevent damage to the shift lever (M/T) or
selecter lever and A/T gear position indicator
panel (A/T), wrap them with a shop towel.
V : Bolt locations, 6
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt'm, I7.2 tbt.ftt
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PROTECTIVE
9. lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure
NOTE:
a Make sure the dashboard fits onto the body cor-
rectly.
a Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dash-
board wire harnesses are not pinched, and thal
the dashboard is not interfering with the air mix
control cable.
SHOP TOWEL

5.
6.
7.
Rsmove the dashboard (see section 2O).
Remove the heater duct (see page 21-20) or theevaporator lse€ page 22-26).
Rsmove the two bolts, nut and the passenger,s SRS(}eam.
PASSEIVGER'SSRS EEAM
Disconnect the mode control motor conngctor, andremove the wire harness clip from the h€8ter unit.Remove the two mounting nuts and the haater unit.
6 r 1.0 mm9.8 .m (l.O kgt.m, 7.2 tbt.frl
MODE COI{TROL I,IOTORcol{t{€cToF
8.
8 x 1,26 mln22 N.m 12.2 kgf.m, 18 tbt.ttl
9. Install in the reverse order of removal, and:
a apply sealant to the grommets.a do not int6rchange the inlet and outl€t hoses.Make sure that the hose clamps are secure.a loosen th€ ble6d bolt on th6 engine and r€fillthetadiator and coolant r€servoir with the propsr en_gine coolant mixture (sse section 1O).Tighten the blsed boh when all the trapped air has6sc8p6d and engine coolant begins to flow fromit (see section 1O).a connect all csbles and make sure they 8re properlyadiusted (see pdge 21-271.
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