1998 ACURA INTEGRA dashboard

Lubrication Points
No. LUBRICAnON POINTSLUBRICANT
1 E^g,neAPI Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" orSH "Energy Conserving ll" grade oil,The oil container may also display the API Certificationmark shown below. Make sure it savs "For GasolineEngines. "
SAE Viscositv: See chart below.
2TransmissionManualHonda Genuine MTF*1
AutomaticGenuine Honda Premium Formula AutomaticTransmission Fluid (ATF)*,
Brake line (lncludes Anti-lock brake line)Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid13
Clutch lineGenuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*3
Power steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - 8070E
Release fork lManual transmission)Sup€r High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798 - 9002)
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8
Throttle wire end (Dashboard lower oanel hole)Cruise control actuator wire end(Dashboard lower Danel hole)Silicone grease
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11
14
Throttle cable end (Throttle link)Cruise control actuator cable end (Actuator link)Brake master cvlinder oushrodClutch master cylinder pushrod
Battery terminals
Fuel fill lid
Multi-purpose grease
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Engin6 hood hinges and engine hood latchHatch hinges 8od latch or trunk hinges and latchDoor hjnges, upper and lowerDoor ooen detent
Honda White Lithium Grease
19Rear b.ake calipersSilicone grease
20Power steering systemGenuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S*.
21Ai|' conditioning compressorRefrigerant oii ND-O|L8 {P/N38897 - PR7 - A01AH or38899-PR7-A01)(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R- 134a))
API SERVICE LABELAPI CERTIFICATION SEAL
Recommended engine oilEngin€ oil viscosity lorambrent lemperature ranges
r(For the details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work Dro-cedure (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation. etc.) contained in each section,
*1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because itdoes not contain the proper addtuves.*2: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affectshift quality.*3: Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 B.ake Fluid, Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease thelife of the system.'4: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatictransmission fluid can cause increase v,/ear and poor steering in cold weather.
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Description
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The automatic transmission is a combination of a 3-element torque converter and triple-shalt electronically controlled
automatic transmission which provides 4 speeds forward and 1 speed reverse. The entire unit is positioned in line with
the engrne.
Torque Converter, Gears, and Clutches
The torque converter consists of a pump, turbine, and stator, assembled in sigle unit. The torque converter is connected to
the engine crankshaft so they turn torether as a unit as the engine turns. Around the outside of the torque convener is a
ring gear which meshes with the starter pinion when the engine is being started. The entire torque converter assembly
serves as a flywheel while transmitting power to the transmission mainshaft.
The transmission has three parallel shafts; the mainshaft. the countershaft, and the sub shaft. The mainshaft is in-line with
the engine crankshaft.
The mainshaft includes the 1st, and 2ndl4th clutches,and gear for 3rd, 2nd, 4th, reverse, and 1st. (3rd gear is integral with
the mainshaft, while reverse gear is integral with the 4th gear.)
The countershaft includes the 3rd clutch and gears for 3rd,2nd, 4th, reverse, 1st, and parking. Reverse and 4th gears can
be loched to the countershaft at its center,providing 4th gear or reverse, depending on which way the selector is moved.
The sub-shaft includes the 1st-hold clutch and gears fo 1st and 4th.
The gears on the mainshaft are in constant mesh with those on the countersahft and sub-shaft.When certain combinations
of gears in the transmission are engaged by clutches. power in transmitted from the mainshaft to the countershaft via the
sub-shaft to orovude oil, lo'1. E, E. and E.
Electronic Control
The electronic control svstem consists of the Transmission Control Module (TCM), sensors, and four solenoid valves.
Shilting and lock-up are electronically controlled for comfortable driving under all conditions.
The TCM is located below the dashboard, behind the lelt side kick panel on the driver's side.
Hydraulic Control
The valve bodies include the main valve body, the secondary valve body, the regulator valve body, the serbvo body, and
the lock-up valve body, through the respective separator plates, They are bolted to the torque converter housing,
The main valve body contains the manual valve, the 1-2 shift valve, the 2-3 shitt valve, the Clutch Pressure Control
lCPC) valve, the 4th exhaust valve, the reliel valve, and the ATF pump gears.
The secondary valve body contains the 4-3 kick-down valve, the 3-2 kick-down valve, the 2-3 orifice control valve, the
3-4 shift valve, the orilice control valve, the modulator valve, and the servo control valve.
The regulator valve body contains the pressure regulator valve, the lock-up control valve, the torque converter check
valve, and the cooler check valve.
The servo body contains the servo valve, which is integrated with shift fork shaft, the throttle valve B, and the accumula-
tors.
The lock-up valve body contains the lock-up shift valve and the lock-up timing B valve, and is bolted to the regulator valve
ooqy.
Fluid from the regulator passes through the manual valve to the various control valves.
Shift Control Mechanism
Input to the TCM from various sensors located throughout the car determines which shift control solenoid valve should
be activated. Activating a shitt control solenoid valve changes modulator pressure, causing a shift valve to move. This
pressurizes a line to one ol the clutches, engaging that clutch and its corresponding gear.
Lock-uD Mechanism
In @ position, in 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and @ position in 3rd, pressurized fluid can be drained lrom the back oI the tor-
que converter through a fluid passage, causing the lock-up piston to be held against the torque converter cover. As this
takes place, the mainshaft rotates at the same speed as the engine crankshaft. Together with hydraulic control, the TCM
optimizes the timing of the lock-up mechanism.
The lock-up valves controlthe range of lock-up according to lock-up control solenoid valves A and B, and throttle valve B.
When lock-up control solenoid valves A and B activate, modulator pressure changes. Lock-up control solenoid valves
A and B are mounted on the torque converter housing, and are controlled by the TCM.
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Description
Electronic Control SYstem
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{The electronic control system consists of the Transmission control Module {TcM), sensors, and four solenoid valves'
shifting and lock-up are electronically controlled tor comfortable driving under all conditions
The TCM is located below the dashboard, behind the left side kick panel on the driver's side.
Shilt Control
Lock-up ControlSolenoid Valve A
Lock up Control
Lock-up ControlSolenoid Valve I
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Steering
Componsnt Location
lndox
*Stooring Wheel
Removal ....
Disassombly/Ro8$.mbly
Disassombly ......
F08$€mbly
Powcr Stosring Gosrbox
R6moval
............................ 17-3
............. 17 -1
................ 17-16
............................. 17_25
17-30
17.31
.......17-21
Sy3tom DGcription
Fluid Flow Disgram
Steering Pump .............. 17-5
Stocring Goarbox ...17.8
Troublorhooting
Gonoral Troubleshooting .............................. 17.10
Noiso lnd Vibration ...... 17-1i[
Fluid Losk3
lnspoction
Installation
Powor Steering Hos6, Lino3
Roplacom€nt .................. 17.34
Powor Steoring Pump
RGplac6montlolpeqtion lnd Adiu3tm6nl
Stoo.ing Operation
Powor A$bi Chock
with v.hiclo Parked
Stcering Linkage 6nd Goarbox
Pump Bolt
17.18
17.18
17.19
17-20
17.35
t7-36
17 -37
r7-39
Inspoction
................... 17.41
Rack Guide Adiustmont ..........................-.-.-. 17 -21
Ffuid Rcplacemont ........17-21
Pump Prc&suro Chock ...,........................,..,..., 17 -22
Fluid Leakage Inrpection ............................... 17-23
Dissssembly
R€aEs€mbly
In3tallation........... 17_58
Ball Joint Boot Replacem.ni ........................ 17-61
17-U
17.49
J ,urrar*TNTAL REsrRArNr sysrEM (sRsr
The Integra SRS includes a driver's airbag located in the steering wheel hub and a passenger's airbag located inthe dashboard above the glove box,
Information necessary 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, dissssembling or replacing
these items will require special pr6cautions and tools, and should therefore be done by an authorized Acura dealer.
. To avoid rondoring ths SRS inoparstivo. which could |rad to parsonal iniury or doath in the ov€nt of ! sev6.o
trontal collision, all SRS sarvice work must be perto.med by an authorizod Acura dsalor.. lmpropor 3orvic€ procadures, including inco[6ql rgmoval and inrtallation of the SRS, could l6ad to pgrsonal
iniury clus€d by unintentional doployment of the airbags,. Do nol bump tho SRS unh, (Xherwise, th6 3ystom may fail in cas€ ol a collision, or the airbags may d€ploy
when ths ignition switch is ON {ll).. All SRS electrical wiring harness€s aro covered with yallow insulation. Related component3 are located in ths
stcaring column. tront con3ol6, dashboard, d.shbolrd lower panel, and in the dashboard above ths glove box.
Do not u3o electrical test oquipm€nt on the3e circuii3.
NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before- disconn€cting the battery.- removing the No. 47 (7.5 A) fuse 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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Body
Bumpers
Front Bumper Replacement ....................-..... 20-111
Rear Bumpar Replacemeni
Hatchback ................. 20-1/B
Sedan .................... ....20-111'Carpet
. Repfacemenl .,.,.,.,,..-....-.20-126
Consoles, Front and Rear
* Replacement ..................20-130
Dashboard
Component Removal/lnstallation ................ 20-133
Replacement Precautions ...........,................. 20-138
R€placement ....,.,...........20-139
Doors
Door Index Hatchback ................................... 20-2
Front Door Index Sedan .................,.,..,.,....,.. 20-18
Rear Door Index Sedan ........,.,........,.............. 20-30
Emblems
Installation .....................20-167
FenderwellTrim
+ Replacement., ................20.162
Fram€ Repair Chart .-..........20-170
Hatch
Replacoment .......,..........20-118
Adiustment .................... 20-150
Hatch Latch and Lock Cylinder
Replacement ..,.,..... ........ 20-158
Hstch Spoiler
Replacement ......... .......-.20.161
Hatch Weatherstrip/Trunk Lid Wsatherstrip
Replacement ..................20.163
Headliner
ReDlacement
Hatchbsck ,.,....,......,.. 20-98
Sedan .........................................................20-100
Hood
Replacsment ......... ......... 20.146
Adiustment ....................20-117
lnterior Trim
Reolacement
Hatchback ................. 20-91
Sedan .........................................................20-9,1
Mirrors
Power Mirror Reolacement ..........,................ 20-49
Mirrol Holder Removal ............................,..... 20.50
Mirror Holder Installation .............................. 20-50
Mirror Visor and Mirrot Covet
Replacement
Haichback ............20-51
Sedan .................................................... 20-51
Rearview Mirror Reolacement ..........-....-.-.... 20.52
Roof Molding Rep|acament ................................ 20.164
Door and Sid€ Moldings
Replacement .,..........,..... 20-165
Moonroot
lnd6x
Hatchback -................20-77
Sodan .........................................................20-8il
Opener and Latch
Replacement .......... ......,. 20-156
Opensr Cables
Replacamsnt .,.,...,.. ......., 20-154
Retainers and W€atherstrip
Replacement .................. 20-160
Seats
Front Seat Romoval ....................................... 20-103
Front Seat Replacement ...........................,.,.. 20-104
Front Soat Disassembly and Reassembly ...20-106
Torsion Bar ReDlacomant .....,...,......,.......,..,., 2O-1O7
Seat Eelt Switch Ha.ness Location ..,...,.,.,..,2O-1O7
Front Seat Cover Replacemont ..,....,..,..,.....,. 20-108
Rear Soat Roplscemont
Hatchback ................. 20.110
Sedan.........................................................20-112
R€al Seat Cover Replacomont ...................... 20-114
Seat Belts
Front Seat Beh Replacement
Hatchback..................20.117
Sedan20-r18
Rear S6at Bolt R€plac€ment
Hatchback .-......-.-......20-121
Sedan.......................-.-....-.-..........-.............20-122
fnspection ......-.-.,....-.-....20-121
Chifd Seat Anchor Plate ................................ 20-125
Side Sill Panol
Beplacom€nt .................. 20-166
Sub-frame ........................... 20.169
Trunk Lid
Replacement ......... ..,..,.,.20-151
Adiustmeni .................... 20-153
Trunk Lid Latch and Lock Cvlindot
Replac€ment ......... ......... 20-159
Trunk Trim
Replacement .,.,,.,........... 20-97
Windshield, Rear Window, Ouarter Glass
lndex
Hatchback ...........,,.20-53
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S6dan ......................................................... 20.54

Windshield
Removal (cont'd)
Apply protective tape to along the edge ol the dash
board and body as shown.
Using an awl, make a hole through the rubber dam
and adhesive from inside the car' Push the piano wire
through the hole, and wrap each end around a piece
of wood.
PROTECTIVE TAPE
WINDSHIELD
ADHESIVE
WINDSHIELD
PIANO WIRE
ADHESIVE
With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire back
and forth in a sawing motion, and carelully cut
through the rubber dam and adhesive around the en
tire windshield.
CAUTION: Hold the oiano wire as close to the wind-
shield as possible to plevenl damage to the body and
dashboard.
8. Caretully remove the windshield
lnstallation
Scrape the old adhesive smooth with a knife to a
thickness of about 2 mm (O.08 in) on the bonding
surface around the entire windshield opening flange.
a Do not scrape down to the painted surtace oJ the
body; damaged paint will interfere with proper
bondang.
a Remove the rubber dam from the body.
a Mask off surrounding surfaces before painting.
Clean the body bonding sur,face with a sponge damp-
ened in alcohol.
NOTE: After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water
from getting on the surface.
lf the old windshield is to be reinstalled, use a putty
knile to scrape off all traces oI old adhesive, then
clean the windshield surface with alcohol where new
adhesive is to be applied.
NOTEr N4ake sure the bonding surface is kept free
of water, oil and grease.
CAUTION: Avoid setting the windshield on its
edges; small chips may later develop into cracks.
a Clean the shadowed area.
a Clean area @ as shown.
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WINDSHIELD
DAM
WINDSHIELD
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Windshield
Installation (cont'dl
With a sponge, apply a light coat of glass primer
around the edge of the windshield as shown, then
lightly wipe it o{f with gauze or cheesecloth.
NOTE:a Do not apply body primer to the windshield, and
do not get body and glass primer sponges mixed
up.
a Never touch the primed surtaces with your hands.
lf you do, the adhesive may not bond to the wind
shield properly, causing a leak after the windshield
is installed.
a Keep water, dust, and abrasive materials away
from the primed sur{ace.
V///t t applv slass primer her6.
UPPER RUBBER UPPERDAM MOLDING
WINDSIIIELD
UPPER MOLOING
n------kBB''i+,
KKKxxl DAM
20-58
1O. With a sponge, apply a light coat oI body primer to
the original adhesive remaining around the wind-
shield opening llange. Let the body primer dry tor
at least 10 minutes.
NOTE:
a Do not apply glass primer to the body, and be
carelul not to mix up glass and body primer
sponges.
o Never touch the primed surfaces with your hands.
a Mask olf the dashboard be{ore painting the
flange.
/////,, epptv body p.imer here.
16 mm{0.63 inl
5 mm {0.19 in)
6 mm {0.23 inl'16 mm{0.63 in}
5mm(O.'19 inl
16 mm10.63 in)
1'1. Thoroughly mixthe adhesive and hardener together
on a glass or metal plate with a putty knife.
NOTE:
a Clean the plate with a sponge and alcohol before
mlxlng.
a Follow the instructions that come with the
adhesive.
12. Before filling a cartridge, cut the end of the nozzle
as shown.
10 mm {O.39 in}

Headliner
Replacement
CAUTION: When prying with a llat tip screwdriver. wrap
it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE:
a Take care not to bend and scratch the headliner.
a Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other in
renor rr|m.
a Fold the front seat-back backward.
Hatchback
1. Remove:
a Door trim (see page 20-93)
. Front pillar trim (see page 20-91)
a Ouarter trim (see page 20-93)
a Coat hanger (see page 20 93)
a Rearview mirror (see page 20-52\
2. Remove the sunvisor and holder from each side.


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LOCK WASHER(o{rtsid€}
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ERACKErHOLOER
20-98
3. Remove the lront and rear ceiling lights, then dis-
connect the connectors.
: Screw, nut locations
A : Screw, 2B : Nut, 2
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LENS
HOOK
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YLENS
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR