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2003 Acura RSX CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES
Import Compressor Service -> Denso -> Compressor Clutch Service -> Compressor Clutch Replace -> Except V5 -> V5
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS
Compressor Clutch Replace
Except V5
- Secure armature in place with holding tool No. J377872, or equivalent.
- Remove armature plate bolt and washer, Fig. .
- Do not reuse armature plate bolt.
- Install removal tool No. 09991-06030, or equivalent, Fig. , remove armature plate.
- Remove pressure plate and shims from shaft, then using suitable snap ring pliers, remove circlip.
- Remove magnet clutch lead wire clamp screw and wire.
- Remove magnetic clutch with suitable two jaw or three jaw puller.
- Remove magnetic clutch...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> 3.2CL & 3.2TL -> Automatic Transaxle -> Manual Transaxle -> MDX, RL & 3.5RL -> Parking Brake -> RSX, TL & TSX
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
RSX, TL & TSX
- Block front wheels, then raise and support rear of vehicle.
- Ensure rear caliper parking brake arm contacts pin.
- Pull parking brake lever up one notch and tighten adjusting nut until rear wheels drag slightly when turned.
- Release parking brake lever and ensure rear wheels do not drag when turned.
- Ensure parking brake lever is fully applied when lever is pulled up specified notches, Fig. .
MDX, RL & 3.5RL
- Block front wheels, then raise and support rear of vehicle.
- Press parking brake pedal one notch and tighten adjusting nut until rear wheels drag slightly when turn...
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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 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
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Relieve tension at belt tensioner and remove drive belt.
- Remove mounting bolts and position power steering pump aside with lines connected.
- Remove mounting bolt and tensioner pulley.
- Remove mounting bolts and auto-tensioner.
- Remove three alternator mounting bolts.
- Disconnect alternator electrical conne...
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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 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
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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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+.
 Right Side Of Engine Diagram for 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Seat Belts Components Diagram for 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Battery Maintenance at Dealers Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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