1998 ACURA INTEGRA Service Repair Manual

Replacement
1. To remove the dashboard, tirst remove the:
a Front seats {see page 20-'103)
a Front and rear consoles (see page 20-130)
a Oashboard lower cover {see page 20-133)
a Knee bolster (see page 20-134)
. Glove box (see page 20-137). Clock (see page 20-1371
. Moonroof switch (see page 20-136)
a Stereo radio/cassette (see page 20-134)
2. Lower the steering column (see section 17).
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
wrap it with a shop towel.
l ; Boh, nut locations
AA : Bolr, 28

: Nut, 2
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m 12.2 kgl.n,16 tbf.ft)o21 13 N m 11.3 kgl m,
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STEERING JOINTCOVER
STEERING COLUMN
3. Remove the nuts, then remove the front passenger's
airbag bracket.


: Nut locations, 4
6 x 1.0 mm L9.8Nm
{1.o kgt m,7.2tbt.rrUFRONT PASSENGEB'SAIRBAG
PASSENGER'S
SRS MAINAIRBAG BRACKET
HARNESS
4. Disconnect the air mix control cable and connectors.
AIR MIX CONTROLCABLE
HEATERCONTROLPANELCONNECTORS
(cont'd)
20-139

Dashboard
6.
Replacement (cont'dl
5. Disconnect the antenna lead.
Disconnect the connectors from the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
7.Remove the access panels on both sides.
CAUTION: When pfying with a tlat tip screwdrivel,
wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
ACCESSPANEL
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DASHBOARD
20-140
8. Remove the bolts, then lift and remove the
dashboard.
CAUTION: Use protective tape on the bottom of thefront pillar trim.
NOTE:
a Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
a To prevent damage to the shift lever and A/T gear
position indicator panel, wrap them with a shop
rowet.
V: Eolt localions, 6
6 x 1.0 mm9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf m,7 .2 ,hl.ltl
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a Make sure the dashboard fits onto the body cor,rec y.
a Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched, and that
the dashboard is not interfering with the air mix
control cable.
SHOP TOWEL

Bumpers
Front Bumper Replacement
CAUTION: Wear gloves to remove and install the tront bumper.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the front bumper.
. Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.
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6x1.0mm i9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf m, I
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BUMPERBEAMGUSSET
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GUSSET
{Type-R Model}
ID
FRONT BUMP€R
{cont'd)

Bumpers
Front Bumper Replacement (cont'dl
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FRONT TURNSIGNAL LIGHTHOLDER
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SIDE CLIPS
SIDE PLATE
FRONT BUMPER
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SIGNAL LIGHT
FRONT SPOILER{Type-Rl
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
20-142

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Bumpers
Rear Bumper Replacement
JCAUTION: Wear gloves to remove and install the rear
bumper.
NOTE:
. An assistant is helpful when removing the rear
bumper.
. Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.
Hatchback:
1. Remove the nuts, screws and clips, then remove the
rear bumper.
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REAR BUMPERCONNECTORDisconnect,
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NOTE: lf necessary, disassemble the rear bumper.
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BEAR BUMPERUPPER BEAM
LICENSE PLATELIGHT
REAR BUMPER
Remove the absorber, bumper
rear oumper Deam.
V: Boll locations,4
beam gusset and
12 x 1.25 mm64 N m 16.5 kgf m,47 rbf.rtl .)
ACCESS CAP
ABSOREER
BUMPER BEAMGUSSET
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal Drocedure.
NOTE: Make sure the license plate light connector
is connected, and the grommet is installed properly.
{cont'd)
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REAR BUMPER
20-143

Bumpers
REAR BUMPER
Rear Bumper Replacement (cont'd)
Sedan:
1. Remove the screw lrom each side.
Screw
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REAR BUMPER
2. Open the trunk lid, then remove the rear trim panel
(see page 20-97).
3. Disconnect the license plate light connector and
grommet from the rear trunk area. Remove the clips
and bolts, then remove the rear bumper.
V: Clip locations, 5 A: Bolt locations, 2
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*LICENSE PLATE LIGHTCONNECTOR
20-144
GROMMET
4. lf necessary, remove the license plate light harness,
bracket and lens from the rear bumper (see page
20-1431.
5. Remove the absorber, bumper beam gusset and rearoumper oeam.
V : Eolt locations, 4
12 x 1.25 mm I64 N.m 16.5 kgl.m, j
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6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE;
r Make sure the license plate light connector is
connected, and the grommet is installed properly.
. Make sure the rear bumper engages the side clips
securely.
REAB BUMPER
20-145

Hood
Replacement
NOTE:
a An assistant is helplul when removing the hood.
a Take care not to damage the hood and body.
a When removing the clips, use a clip remover.
a Open the hood.
'L IJ necessary, remove the hood edge protector.
A : Clip locations, l6
NOTE: lf necessary, remove the hood hinge.
V: Bolt locations, 4
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2. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood.


i Bolt locations, 4
3.Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
a lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
a Make sure the hood locks securely.
a Make sure the hood opens properly.
a Adjust the hood alignment.
6 x 1.O mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgl m,7.2 tbf ft)
HOOD IIINGE
HOOD
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HOOD