1997 ACURA NSX Service Repair Manual

Rear Hatch/Engine Cover

Replacement/Adjustment

CAUTION: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Remove the engine cover.

2. Remove the connector cover, and disconnect the rear defogger, antenna lead and ground cable connectors.

3. Remove the rear hatch assembly by removing the support strut mounting bolts and rear hatch mounting bolts.

NOTE:

• Have an assistant hold the rear hatch assembly when removing the support struts.

• Take care not to damage the roof panel and rear hatch glass.

4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

• Before tightening the mounting bolts, adjust the rear hatch assembly and striker.

• With the rear hatch assembly closed fully, check for water leaks.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

Trunk Lid Spoiler/Trunk Trim Panel

Replacement

NOTE:

• Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.

• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim panels.

CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver,

wrap it with protective tape or a shop towel to prevent

damage.

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:

• If necessary, replace any damaged clips.

• Make sure the connector is connected properly.ProCarManuals.com

Opener Cable s
Replacemen t
1. Remov e th e opener s an d latches , the n disconnec t th e opene r cables .
2. Remov e th e fue l li d latch .
3 . Remov e th e opene r cable s b y removin g th e clip s a s shown .
NOTE:
• Befor e pullin g ou t th e opene r cables , ti e a strin g t o th e opene r cabl e s o yo u ca n pul l i t bac k i n later .
• Tak e car e no t t o ben d th e opene r cables .
4 . Installatio n i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE:
• Mak e sur e th e opene r cable s ar e route d an d connecte d properly .
• I f necessary , adjus t th e opene r cable s b y changin g th e positio n o f th e cabl e housing .
• I f necessary , replac e an y damage d clips .
Standar d cabl e housin g
position .
REA R HATC H
OPENE R CABL E
REAR HATC H
LATCHReplacement , se e pag e 20-6 8
REA
R HATC HOPENE RReplacement , se e pag e 20-6 8
FUE L LI D OPENE R
Replacement , se e pag e 20-6 8
FUE L LI D LATC H
Replacement , se e pag e 20-6 8 LOC
K CYLINDE R
Replacement , se e pag e 20-6 9
TRUN K LI D LATC H
Replacement , se e pag e
20-69
TRUN K LI DOPENE R CABL E
TRUNK LI D OPENE RACTUATO RReplacement , se e pag e 20-6 9
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Opener/Latch
Replacement
NOTE: Tak e car e no t t o ben d th e cables .
Rear Hatc h Opener/Latch :
REAR SID E TRI M PANE L
Removal , se e pag e 20-3 8
FUE L LI D
OPENE R CABL EReplacement , se e pag e 20-6 7
OPENE RTo remov e th e opener ,
pul l ou t th e opene r kno b an d
remov e th e sid e sil l pa d
an d tri m (se e pag e 20-38 ).
REA
R HATC H
OPENE R CABL EDisconnec t th e rea r
hatc h opene r cable .
Replacement , se e pag e 20-6 7
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Trunk Li d Opener/Latch :
NOTE : Tak e car e no t t o ben d th e cabl e an d rod .
Installation i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE : Mak e sur e th e opene r cabl e i s route d an d
connecte d properly .
TRUNK LI D OPENE R
CABL E Replacement ,
se e pag e 20-6 7
CORROSION RESISTAN T BOLT/NU T
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Side Air Scoop/Side Sill Panel/Side Step Panel

Replacement

CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape or a shop towel to prevent damage.

NOTE:

• Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

• Do not drop the special mounting nuts inside the body.

Disassemble in numbered sequence.

Clip location
Special bolt locations

INSIDE CLIP (1)

Side air scoop removal:
SPECIAL BOLT (2)

SPECIAL MOUNTING NUT

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,

7.2 Ibf-ft)
AIR INTAKE

DUCT ASSEMBLY

© SIDE AIR SCOOP

REAR INNER

FENDER

SIDE SILL PANEL
SPECIAL MOUNTING NUT

6 x 1.0 mm

9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,

7.2 Ibf-ft)

CORROSION RESISTANT BOLT
SIDE AIR

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NOTE:

• Take care not to twist the side sill panel.

• Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

Disassemble in numbered sequence.

NOTE: Loosen the screw,

then remove the clip using

a clip remover.
Clip locations
SIDE SILL

PANEL

SIDE CLIP (9)

Remove the clips by turning

them 45°.
SIDE CLIP

NOTE: When removing the side sill

panel, the clips will stay in the body.

Side sill panel and side step panel removal:

SIDE STEP PANEL

FRONT INNER

FENDER
REAR INNER FENDER

SIDE SILL PANEL

Remove the side sill panel by

sliding it forward.

To install the side sill panel, remove the clips from the

body, install them on the panel, then install the panel on

the
car.

NOTE: If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
Clip locations

CLIP

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