1996 Acura 3.2TLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Circuit Protection Devices

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

Component Component Location
A/C Diode Behind left kick panel, taped to harness.
Auxiliary Fuse Holder (1) Behind left kick panel, on right side of under-dash fuse/relay box. See Figure .
Auxiliary Fuse Holder (2) Behind left kick panel, on right side of under-dash fuse/relay box. See Figure .
Ignition Coil Fuse Holder Behind dash, left of steering column, on bracket. See Figure .
In-Line Diode A Above left kick panel, taped to harness.
In-Line Diode B Above right kick panel, taped to harness.
In-Line Diode C Above right kick panel, taped to harness.
In-Line Diode D Above right kick panel, taped to harness.
In-Line Diode E Above right kick panel, taped to harness.
In-Line Diode F Above right kick panel, taped to harness.
In-Line Diode G Above right kick panel, taped to harness.
Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Behind left kick panel. See Figure .
Under-Dash Relay Box Above right kick panel. See Figure .
Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box Left side of engine compartment. See Figure .
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