Honda Civic Si & Acura RSX Icebox Cold Air Intake Installation Instructions

Honda Civic Si & Acura RSX Icebox Cold Air Intake Installation Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Comptech Icebox Cold Air Intake for the 2002–2003 Honda Civic-Si and 2001 – 2003 Acura RSX. All components have been designed and manufactured utilizing the latest in technology and materials. Comptech recommends that you read through these instructions before starting installation and that you use an Acura Factory Shop Manual to supplement these instructions. All Comptech products are intended to be installed by a professional installer. Always use jackstands to support the vehicle when a car lift is not available. Always work in a clean environment and use the appropriate safety equipment to avoid any potential damage or injuries.

Step #1 Remove Stock Airbox
• Before disconnecting battery locate radio code to reactivate radio after installation. (write down pre- set channels for later use)
• Disconnect Negative battery terminal.
• Remove battery positive terminal, tie down clamp, battery and plastic tray.
• Remove engine cover around throttle body on intake manifold (A).
• Remove stock air box lid and filter.
• Disconnect Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, remove upper intake hose and clamps (B).
• Remove air box mounting bolts and nut. Rotate air box forward and out. Remove rubber grommets and stepped bushings from stock air box*.
• Remove Lower Air inlet hose by removing mounting bolt from radiator cross support above cooling fan.
• Remove ground strap bracket on side of transmission (C). Relocate ground strap from transmission bracket to top of transmission (D).

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Nix that noise on the Acura MDX

Nix that noise on the Acura MDX

Walt’s 2001 Acura® MDX comes into your shop complaining that the dashboard is creaking. Just the thought of crawling under the dashboard of Walt’s Acura makes your back start creaking. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a contortionist to perform this repair. The fix involves removing the front damper/spring assembly, grinding off body spot weld burrs and refinishing the surface, and/or installing self adhesive shims (Acura P/N 75826-634-300, H/C 0701896) three per side, to the damper mounting base.

Applies To:
2001 MDX - ALL
2002 MDX - From VIN 2HNYD1…2H500001 thru 2HNYD1…2H543293

Diagnosis
With the hood open and the vehicle parked, rock the vehicle from side to side, and listen for a creaking or ticking noise coming from the front damper area. Test-drive the vehicle as needed. If a creaking or ticking noise comes from the dashboard or front damper area, perform the repair procedure.

Repair Procedure
(Review safety procedures in the ALLDATA ® system before beginning) 2002 MDX: From VIN 2HNYD1…2H523466 thru 2HNYD1…2H532574
1. Remove the appropriate front damper/spring assembly.
2. While wearing eye protection, use an angle grinder with sandpaper to remove any spot weld burrs that are raised above the surface of the damper mounting area.
3. Grind down the burrs flush with the surrounding area. Grinding off more material than necessary may create an uneven surface and could result in additional noise

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Acura RSX Seat Heater Install

Acura RSX Seat Heater Install

Be sure to test the heaters to make sure they work properly before going to the trouble of installing them. I just connected them to my battery terminals to do a quick test. This should only take a couple minutes and is a worthwhile precaution. Additionally, I would recommend getting some upholstery hog rings and hog pliers. These can be purchased as a package from JCWhitney for about $4-5.

Remove the Passenger Seat
• Remove the plastic that covers the rear bolts
• Unbolt the four main seat bolts
• Unclip some of the clips that hold the wires under the seat to the seat bracket
• Remove the Bose amplifier
• Disconnect all the wires from the seat
• Carefully remove the seat from the car

Remove the Driver Seat
• Same as passenger seat except no Bose amp

Remove the Center Console
• Remove the stock shift knob
• Remove the shift boot and console cover
• Remove the front Power Outlet panel
• Remove the two screws on the console up by the cup holder/power outlet

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Thumping Along in an Acura MDX

Thumping Along in an Acura MDX

Bill secured his son James, and his dog Skippy, into their 2001 Acura® MDX for a weekend fishing trip. As they drew nearer to “Camp Chasing Squirrel” on an old fire road, Bill noticed a “thump” noise from his MDX. After returning with lots of great stories and lots of wet paw prints, he called me about the thumping.

There are three distinct noises that may come from the front suspension:
1. A sharp metallic pop, usually heard when accelerating or braking
2. A clunk, usually heard when driving through dips in the road.
3. A thump, usually heard when driving over rough roads.

Each of the three noises has a different probable cause. Symptom 1 is caused by insufficient clamping force of the lower arm to the subframe. Symptom 2 is caused by the front damper spring coil contacting the end of the spring. Symptom 3 is caused by faulty front dampers.

Based on the diagnosis of the vehicle’s specific symptom, torque the lower arm mounting bolts, install spring silencer tube sections, or replace one or both front dampers as needed.

DIAGNOSIS
Do the appropriate diagnosis based on the customer’s complaint or the symptom you hear during the test- drive.
1. Sharp metallic pop: Drive the vehicle in a full-lock turn (right or left), at about 2 to 3 mph, and apply the brakes hard. Then accelerate again to about 2 to 3 mph. Repeat this several times. If you hear a sharp metallic pop, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.
2. Clunk: Drive the vehicle through a dip or over a speed bump. If you hear a clunk, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.
3. Thump: Drive the vehicle on a choppy or washboard road. If you hear a thump, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE C.

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