1997 ACURA NSX light

REAR HATCH

FRAME

INSIDE

7. Thoroughly mix the adhesive and hardener

together on a glass or metal plate.

NOTE:

• Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before

mixing.

• Follow the instructions that came with the

adhesive.

8. Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle

as shown.

Cut nozzle end

as shown.

10 mm
(0.39
in)

7 mm
(0.3
in)
9. Pack adhesive into the cartridge without air

pockets to ensure continuous delivery. Put the car-

tridge in a calking gun, and run a bead of adhesive

around the edge of the glass as shown.

GLASS

10. Use suction cups to hold the glass over the open-

ing, align it with the alignment marks made in step

4 and set it down on the adhesive. Lightly push on

the glass until its edges are fully seated on the

adhesive all the way around.

NOTE: Do not open or close the doors until the

adhesive is dry.

ALIGNMENT MARKS

GLASS
6. With a brush, apply a light coat of body primer to

the original adhesive remaining around the rear

hatch frame.

NOTE:

• Make sure the surface is kept free of water, oil

and grease.

• Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be

careful not to mix up glass and body primer

brushes.

• Never touch the primed surfaces with your

hands.

Apply body primer here.
ADHESIVE

ADHESIVE

GLASS

REAR HATCH

FRAME
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Front Bumper

Replacement

1. Loosen the mounting screw, then pull the right and left front turn signal lights out and disconnect the connectors.

2. Remove the skirt covers, then remove the bumper mounting bolts on each side, and lower skirt mounting bolt.

3. Lower the inner fender, then remove the bumper mounting nuts and the skirt mounting bolts from inside the front

fender on each side.

4. Lift and remove the front bumper.

NOTE:

• Disconnect the washer hose, horn connecters, and ambient sensor connector.

• An assistant is helpful when removing the front bumper.

• Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE: Insert the bumper bracket hooks into the bumper bracket holes.ProCarManuals.com

Trunk Lid

Replacement/Adjustment

1. Remove the mounting screws, then remove the rear hatch air scoop.

2. Disconnect the high-mount brake light harness connector, and remove the harness clamp from the support strut.

3. Remove the trunk lid by removing the trunk lid mounting bolts.

4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

• Make sure the high-mount brake light connector is connected properly.

• Adjust the trunk lid alignment.ProCarManuals.com

Roof
- Loc k Receiver s Adjustmen t
NOTE: Thi s adjustmen t shoul d b e don e i n th e followin g
orde r afte r removin g o r replacin g th e loc k receiver .
1 . Loose n th e loc k receive r mountin g bolt s a t eac h o f
th e fou r corners , the n tighte n the m lightly .
Front:
FRON T LOC KRECEIVE R
Rear:
2. Instal l th e roo f o n th e body .
REAR LOC KRECEIVE R
CAUTION : Whe n installin g th e roof , mak e sur e
bot h roo f sid e lock s ar e unlocked .
NOTE:
• Mak e sur e eac h roo f sid e hoo k align s wit h th e
hoo k sto p properly .
• Befor e securin g th e roo f b y turnin g eac h roo f
sid e loc k handle , chec k tha t th e roo f sid e retaine r
align s agains t th e fron t pilla r retaine r an d rea r
pilla r pane l evenl y a t eac h side , an d chec k tha t
th e seal s fi t flush .
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Seals/Retainers Alignmen t
Adjustmen t
NOTE: Whe n th e followin g part s hav e bee n replace d o r
removed , thi s adjustmen t shoul d b e done .
• Roo f sid e seal s
• Roo f sid e loc k unit s
• Fron t an d rea r pilla r seal s
CAUTION : T o preven t damage , plac e th e roo f o n a n
appropriat e pad .
1 . Remov e th e roo f fron t tri m an d roo f sid e tri m (se e
pag e 20-82 ).
2 . Instal l th e roo f sid e loc k handle .
3 . Tur n th e roo f sid e loc k handl e t o th e locke d posi -
tion.
4. Loose n th e roo f sid e loc k uni t mountin g nuts , the n
tighte n the m lightly .
ROOF SID E
LOC K HANDL E
ROO F SID E
LOC K UNI T
5. Retur n th e roo f sid e loc k handl e to th e unlocke d posi -
tion.
6. Remov e th e fron t an d rea r roo f rai l tri m (se e pag e
20-79 ).
7 . Loose n th e loc k receive r mountin g bolt s a t eac h o f th e
fou r corners , the n tighte n the m lightly .
Front :
FRON T LOC KRECEIVE R
Rear:
REAR LOC KRECEIVE R
8. Instal l th e roo f o n th e body .
CAUTION : Whe n installin g th e roof , mak e sur e bot h
roo f sid e lock s ar e unlocked .
NOTE : Mak e sur e eac h roo f sid e hoo k align s wit h th e
hoo k sto p properly .
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Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis Circui t Chec k
The Automati c Climat e Contro l Syste m ha s a built-i n sel f diagnosi s feature . T o ru n it , tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) ,
the n tur n th e fa n spee d dia l t o th e AUT O position . Se t th e temperatur e contro l dia l t o 60° F (18°C) , the n graduall y mov e
the dia l u p th e temperatur e rang e to 90° F (32°C) . A t eac h temperatur e setting , pus h bot h th e AUT O an d OF F button s
on th e contro l uni t a t th e sam e time . Wai t fo r a t leas t on e minut e fo r th e syste m to readjus t an d chec k fo r problems .
I f an y problem s ar e foun d i n circuit s "A " throug h "I" , th e syste m wil l indicat e whic h circui t ha s th e proble m b y lightin g
th e respectiv e indicato r light .
NOTE : Th e climat e contro l uni t doe s no t memoriz e whic h self-diagnosi s indicato r light s com e on . I f yo u tur n th e ig -
nitio n switc h OFF , th e indicato r ligh t memor y wil l b e lost .
AUT O BUTTO NOFF BUTTO N
TEMPERATUR E TEM P DISPLA Y
CONTRO L DIA LFAN SPEE D DIA L
NOTE :
• Whe n yo u tur n th e ignitio nswitch OFF , th e self-diagnosi s functio n wil l b e canceled .
• After completin g repair work, run th e self-diagnosi s agai n to mak e sure that ther e are n o othe r malfunctions .
22-16
22-18
22-2 0
22-2 2
22-2 4
22-2 6
22-2 8
22-3 0
22-3 2
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Sunlight Sensor

Removal

Protect the dashboard with a shop towel, then with a

small screwdriver, carefully pry the sunlight sensor out

of the dashboard and disconnect its connector.

SUNLIGHT

SENSOR
Test

Measure the voltage between the terminals with the sen-

sor out of direct sunlight.

• With the connector connected (probe the back of it):

1.4 ± 0.2 V

• With the connector disconnected: 0.1 - 0.2 VProCarManuals.com

A/C System Service

Performance Test

The performance test will help determine if the air con-

ditioning system is operating within specifications.

Only use service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-

tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove

HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system.

CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant

and lubricant vapor or mist can irritate eyes, nose

and throat. Avoid breathing the air conditioner

refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist.

If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work

area before resuming service.

R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioning sys-

tem should not be pressure tested or leak tested with

compressed air.

Some mixtures of air and R-134a have

been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures

and can result in fire or explosion causing injury or

property damage. Never use compressed air to pres-

sure test R-134a service equipment or vehicle air

conditioning systems.

Additional health and safety information may be obtained

from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

1. Connect a R-134a refrigerant Recovery/Recycl-

ing/Charging System to the vehicle as shown fol-

lowing the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

2. Insert a thermometer in the center vent outlet.

Determine the relative humidity and air

temperature by calling the local weather informa-

tion line.

3. Test conditions:

• Avoid direct sunlight.

• Open engine cover.

• Open the doors.

• Set the temperature control dial to MAX COOL

and push the mode control button to VENT and

FRESH button.

• Turn the fan switch to MAX.

• Run the engine at 1,500 RPM.

• No driver or passengers in vehicle.

4. After running the air conditioning for 10 minutes

under the above test conditions, read the delivery

temperature from the thermometer in the dash vent

and the high and low system pressure from the A/C

gauges.
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