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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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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Acura -> Arming -> 1990-96 -> 1997-2004
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS
1990-96
- Disconnect red short connectors and place in holders.
- Connect air bag module electrical connector.
- Connect battery cables.
- Turn ignition switch to On position, SRS lamp should illuminate for six seconds then go out.
- Turn radio On, when word CODE appears enter 5 digit protection number.
1997-2004
- Disconnect air bag module electrical connectors.
- On RSX, TL & TSX models, connect seat belt and seat belt buckle tensioners electrical connectors.
- On MDX, 3.2CL and 3.2TL models, connect seat belt tensioner electrical c...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Remove pin bolt and pivot caliper up away from rotor.
- Remove stud clips and slide rotor off hub.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Rear
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then rem...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Component Locations -> MDX, RSX, TL, TSX, 3.2CL, 1999-03 3.2TL & 2005-06 RL
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS
On MDX, RSX, TL, TSX, 3.2CL, 1999-03 3.2TL and 20...
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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 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 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 -> Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Warning Lamp -> 2002-06 RSX
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS
The VSA 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 activation indicator may come on if the VSA switch has been manually turned O...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Acura RSX AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 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+.
Rear Of Console Diagram for 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Gauges Components Diagram for 2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS Components 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 Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Acura RSX S 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components 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+.
Document: Battery Testing and Replacement Vehicle: 2003 Acura RSX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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