Filed Under (Acura) by admin on 23-08-2010
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Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust . 1. Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle and support if on safety stands. 2. Remove the caliper bolt, and pivot the caliper up out of the way. NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage or deterioration. 3. Remove the pad shim, pad retainers and pads. 4. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining. The measurement does not include pad backing plate thickness. Brake Pad Thickness: Standard: Type R Model: 10.5 – 11.5 mm 10.41 – 0.45 inch) All except Type R Model: 9.5 – 10.5 mm (0.37 – 0.41 inch) Service Limit: 1.6 mm 10.06 inch) 5. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the front pads as a set. 6. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
Filed Under (Acura) by admin on 11-08-2010
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WARNING: A transient high tension (25,000 V) occurs at the bulb sockets of the high intensity discharge (HID) lamps when the combination light switch is turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if you do not observe the cautions below. CAUTION: – Never turn on the combination light switch before fitting the HID bulbs to their bulb sockets and completing the reassembly of the headlight assembly. – Do not service the headlights assembly in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, near a sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet to prevent electrocution. – Do not touch the surface of the HID bulbs with your bare hands and do not stain it with any oils and fats. – Do not disassemble the inverter unit and the ignitor unit. – Do not turn on the HID bulb by using a power source other than the battery mounted on your vehicle. 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the radio’s preset buttons. Combination light switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable. Disconnect the headlight assembly 2P connector.
Filed Under (Acura) by admin on 06-08-2010
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CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts. Instrument panel: 1. Remove the center air vent. 2. Remove the climate control unit and audio unit as an assembly (’96 – 98 models, ‘99 – 04 models). NOTE: Do not disconnect the connectors. 3. Remove the dashboard lower cover and driver’s switch trim. 4. Remove the screws, detach the clips, then carefully pull out the instrument panel in the numbered sequence. Disconnect the connector, then remove it. NOTE: Release the adhesive at the left side of the skirt carefully. 5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. NOTE: Make sure the connections are connected properly. Dashboard lower cover: Detach the clips, then remove the dashboard lower cover. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Driver’s switch trim: 1. Remove the dashboard lower cover.
Filed Under (Acura) by admin on 03-08-2010
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SRS wire harnesses are routed near the steering column and passenger’s side dashboard. CAUTION: All SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow outer insulation. Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire harness, install the short connectors. Replace the entire affected SRS harness assembly if it has an open circuit or damaged wiring. STEREO RADIO/CASSETTE REPLACEMENT NOTE (L and LS models): These versions have a stereo radio/cassette player with a 5-digit coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the code number before: -disconnecting the battery. removing the No. 56 (7.5 A) fuse. removing the radio. After reconnecting power and turning the radio ON, the word “CODE” will be displayed. Then enter the code. 1. Remove the center console panel.
Filed Under (Acura) by admin on 02-08-2010
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1. Recover the refrigerant with a Recovery/Recycling/Charging System. 2. Remove the dashboard lower cover, the knee bolster and the glove box. 3. Remove the ECM. 4. Remove the ABS control unit and the radiator fan control module together with the bracket, then remove the TCM. Remove the security control unit. 5. Disconnect the connectors from the power transistor, blower motor high relay, evaporator temperature sensor, blower motor and the heater sub- harness, then remove the blower motor and heater subharness connectors from the brackets. Disconnect the passenger’s airbag harness clip. 6. Remove the wire harness clips, the three self-tap- ping screws and the pipe cover. 7. Remove the expansion valve covers, then disconnect the suction line and unbolt the expansion valve from the evaporator. NOTE: Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination. 8. Disconnect the drain hose, and remove the seven self-tapping screws. Then pull the evaporator out of the front passengers side to remove it. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the evaporator fins when removing the evaporator. 9. Install in the reverse order of removal. Make note of the following items. If you’re installing a new evaporator, add refrigerant oil (ND-OIL 8). Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil (ND-OIL
before installing them. NOTE: Be sure to use the right O-rings for HFC134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage. Be careful not to damage the evaporator fins when installing the evaporator. Install the expansion valve capillary tube with the capillary tube in contact with the suction line directly, and wrap it with tape.