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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura RSX cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Oil Charge -> 3.2 CL -> 3.2 TL -> 3.5 RL -> 4Runner -> Accent -> Accord -> Acura -> Audi -> Avalon -> B-Series Pickup & Tribute -> BMW -> Cabrio, Golf, GTI & Jetta -> Camry & Camry Solara -> Celica & Echo -> Civic -> Corolla -> Diamante -> Eclipse -> Elantra & Tiburon -> Endeavor & Montero -> ES300 & ES330 -> Forester & Legacy -> Galant -> GS300 & GS430 -> GX470 & LX470 -> Honda -> Hyundai -> Impreza -> Infiniti -> IS300, LS430, RX300, RX330 & SC430 -> Isuzu -> Jaguar -> Kia -> Lancer -> Land Cruiser -> Land Rover -> Lexus -> Mazda -> Mazda3 & Protege -> Mazda6 -> MDX -> Mercedes-Benz -> Miata -> Mitsubishi -> Montero Sport & Outlander -> MPV -> MR2, Highlander & Sequoia -> New Beetle -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Nissan -> Odyssey -> Outback -> Passat -> Porsche -> RAV4 -> RSX -> S2000 -> Saab -> Sanden Compressor -> Santa Fe & Sonata -> Sienna & Tacoma -> Subaru -> Suzuki -> Toyota -> Tundra -> Volkswagen -> Volvo -> XG350
Vehicle: 2004 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

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When replacing compressor, drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 7.0 oz.

When replacing other system components add the following amount of new oil: front evaporator, 1.3 oz.; rear evaporator, 1.0 oz.; condenser, 1.2 oz.; line ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Acura RSX cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Acura -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

Components are not designed to be rebui...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Acura -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1997-06 Integra, Legend, MDX, RSX, TL & TSX, 2.2CL, 2.3CL, 2.5TL, 3.0CL, 3.2CL, 3.2TL & 3.5RL -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Acura RSX cars and light trucks from 1990+.

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 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura RSX cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 2002-06 RSX
Vehicle: 2005 Acura RSX 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 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Acura -> Automatic Transmission (A/T) Fluid Temperature Indicator -> 2002-06 RSX
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

The A/T fluid temperature lamp will turn on when ignition switch is placed in on position and should turn off after a few seconds. If lamp illuminates while driving, the vehicle should be pulled off th...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Acura RSX cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater control valve.
  • Remove hose from heater control valve.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at he...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Acura RSX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Acura RSX TYPE-S 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 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

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

Middle Of Cargo Area Diagram for 2003 Acura RSX  2.0 L4 GASMiddle Of Cargo Area Diagram for 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Trailer Lighting Connector
  • Connector C-602
  • Driver's Door Diagram for 2006 Acura RSX TYPE-S 2.0 L4 GASDriver's Door Diagram for 2006 Acura RSX TYPE-S 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Window Master Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

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

    2002 Acura RSX  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Turn Signal Switch
  • Hazard Warning Switch
  • Hazard Warning Switch Light
  • Turn Signal/ Hazard Relay
  • 2004 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Flash To Pass Switch
  • RH Headlamp
  • High Beam Indicator
  • Dimmer Switch
  • Headlamp Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: SPECIAL TOOL LOAN PROGRAM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: UPDATING THE ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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