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Acura RSX CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
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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+
Acura -> Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C Switch/Heater Fan Switch -> A/C Thermostat -> Diode -> Mode Control Motor -> Recirculation Control Motor -> Relay
Vehicle: 2004 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS
A/C Switch/Heater Fan Switch
Inspect for continuity between terminals, Figs. and .
A/C Thermostat
- Connect battery power to terminal C and ground terminal B, then connect a 12V 3W-19W test light between terminals A and C, Fig. .
- Dip thermostat into cup filled with ice water and inspect test light.
- Test light should go off at 37°F or less and should come on at 39°F or more. If light doesn't come on and go off as specified, replace A/C thermostat.
Relay
The same type relay is used for blower motor, compress...
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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+.
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Brake Pedal Height -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2002 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake Pedal Height
- Loosen locknut and back brake light switch off until it breaks contact with brake pedal.
- Loosen pushrod locknut, then turn pushrod in or out until to adjust pedal height to specifications, Fig. .
- Turn in brake light switch until plunger is fully depressed. Back switch off 1/4 turn and tighten locknut.
- With engine stopped, ensure brake pedal freeplay is within specifications, Fig. .
- Ensure brake lamps go out with brake pedal released.
Parking Brake
After servicing rear brakes, depress brake pedal sever...
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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: 2003 Acura RSX S 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 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: 2002 Acura RSX S 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 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 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 -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp -> 2002-06 RSX
Vehicle: 2006 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS
The ABS warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp monitors the condition of the anti-lock brake system. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is operating properly. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. Even though the system is operating properly, the indicator may come on if the vehicle goes into a spin, one dr...
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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+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Acura RSX S 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 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 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+.
 Under Middle Of Dash Diagram for 2004 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 M/T Reverse Lockout System Components Diagram for 2002 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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.
 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 Acura RSX TYPE-S 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: MUSIC LINK (FOR IPOD) GENERAL INFORMATION AND SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Vehicle: 2004 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SPECIAL TOOL LOAN PROGRAM - REVISED Vehicle: 2004 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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