Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 858

2. Disconnect transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch connector.

Fig. 9: Disconnecting Transmission Gear Selection Switch/Park Pin Switch Connector &
Identifying Terminals

3. Shift to the P position, then check for continuity between connector terminals No. 1 and No. 4. There

should be no continuity.

4. Shift out of the P position, and check for continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 4. There should be

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continuity.

5. If the park pin switch is faulty, replace it.

PARK PIN SWITCH REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER ).

2. Disconnect transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch connector (A), then remove the connector

from the shift lever bracket base.

Fig. 10: Removing The Connector From The Shift Lever Bracket Base

3. Remove the A/T gear position indicator panel light bulb socket (B), then remove the bulb (C) from the

socket.

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4. Remove the transmission gear selection switch/park pin switch (D) by releasing the lock tabs (E).

5. Install the new switch assembly in the shift lever bracket base.

6. Install the bulb in the socket, then install the socket in the bracket base.

7. Install the switch connector on the bracket base, then connect the connector.

8. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER ).

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SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools (1 Of 2)

Fig. 2: Identifying Special Tools (2 Of 2)

SERVICE PRECAUTIONS

CLUTCH HOUSING & TRANSMISSION HOUSING

The clutch housing and transmission housing are made of magnesium. When steel and magnesium are in
contact with one another, there is a possibility of galvanic corrosion (a corrosion that happens between different
types of metals). To prevent this from happening, special bolts and washers are used. Be sure to use only these
special bolts and washers in the areas indicated, do not substitute them with regular bolts and washers.

Replace the clutch housing, transmission housing, and the special bolts and washers if galvanic corrosion has

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