Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 825

Fig. 1: Removing The Drain Plug

5. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

6. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then disconnect the battery positive terminal.

7. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery cover, battery, and battery tray.

8. Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing.

9. Loosen the two bolts securing the battery base from under the vehicle, and remove the two bolts securing

the battery base in the engine compartment, then remove the battery base.

10. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector, and 2nd clutch transmission fluid

pressure switch connector (B), and remove the harness clamps (C) from the clamp brackets (D).

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Fig. 2: Disconnecting Connectors

11. Remove the transmission range switch connector (A) from its bracket (B), then disconnect it.

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2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Removal & Installation - TSX

Fig. 3: Removing The Transmission Range Switch Connector

12. Remove the AF sensor connector (C) from its bracket (D), then disconnect it.

13. Disconnect the mainshaft speed sensor connector (E) and countershaft speed sensor connector (F), and

remove the harness clamps (G) from the clamp brackets (H).

14. Disconnect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (A), and remove the harness

clamp (B) from the clamp bracket (C).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Removal & Installation - TSX

Fig. 4: Disconnecting The 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector

15. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector (A), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B

connector, and solenoid valve C connector, and remove the harness clamp (D) from the clamp bracket
(E).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Removal & Installation - TSX