Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 993

Fig. 226: Removing The Drain Plug

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. Remove the ground cable (A), transmission upper mount bracket (B), and bracket plate (C).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

Fig. 227: Removing The Ground Cable, Transmission Upper Mount Bracket & Bracket Plate

8. Place the transmission jack under the transmission, and remove the transmission lower mount nuts.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

Fig. 228: Removing The Transmission Lower Mount Nuts

9. Lift the transmission up to create clearance between the transmission and front subframe with the jack.

10. Remove the ATF dipstick, and remove the bolts securing the ATF cooler inlet line brackets (A) and ATF

dipstick guide pipe (B) from the transmission hanger (C).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

Fig. 229: Removing Components

11. Remove the harness clamp (D), then remove the ATF dipstick guide pipe.

12. Remove the shift solenoid valve cover (A), dowel pins (B), and gasket (C).

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed