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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS

Front

Refer to Figs. through , when servicing front disc brake...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> RSX -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental fuel spray.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn its adaptive strategy.

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Turn ignition Off, then remove glove box.
  • Remove PGM-FI fuel pump main relay.
  • Sta...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS

Front

  • Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using a new washer.
  • Hold stabilizer ball joint pin with a hex wrench and remove flange nut.
  • Separate front stabilizer link from lower arm.
  • Remove lock pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut, and remove nut then separate ball joint from lower arm lower arm using ball joint thread protector and remover. To avoid damaging ball joint...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect knock sensor connector.
  • Remove mounting bolt and harness bracket.
  • Disconnect starter cable and solenoid B terminal wire.
  • Remove two mounting bolts and starter motor.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 2002-06 RSX
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Remove the stops located at each side of the glove compartment, then lower the glove compartment. Air bag system components are located in this area, use extreme caution.
  • Remove the filter cover from the blower housing, Fig. .
  • Remove the first cabin air filter, then move the second filter to lefthand side and remove from the hous...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Check Engine/Malfunction Indicator (MIL)/PGM-FI Warning Indicator Lamp -> 2002-06 RSX
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS

The Check Engine/PGM-FI Warning Indicator Lamp should be illuminated for a few seconds after the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check and then the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains lit, a problem in the Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system is indicated and a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) memory. After diagnosis and repair, clear the ECU memory of diagnostic trouble codes.

After diagnosis and repair, clear the ECU memory of diagnostic trouble codes. To clear codes, with ignition switch in off position, remove ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove mounting screws and front bumper.
  • Disconnect hood switch connector and remove air conditioning line bracket mounting bolt.
  • Remove intake air duct mounting bolt and ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Unclip power steering reservoir.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

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Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Engine Oil Pressure Switch
  • Fuel Gauge Sending Unit
  • SRS Components Diagram for 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GASSRS Components Diagram for 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • SRS Indicator
  • Cable Reel
  • Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator
  • Driver Side Airbag
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Windshield Washer Motor
  • 2003 Acura RSX  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • High Beam Indicator Light
  • Daytime Running Lights Control Unit
  • Left Headlight
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Battery Testing and Replacement
    Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
  • Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers
    Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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