Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 826

Fig. 5: Disconnecting The Shift Solenoid Harness Connector, A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid
Valve B Connector & Solenoid Valve C Connector

16. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses

up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines.

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Fig. 6: Removing The ATF Cooler Hoses From The ATF Cooler Lines

17. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.

18. Remove the ATF cooler hose (A) from the hose clamp (B).

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Fig. 7: Removing The ATF Cooler Hose From The Hose Clamp

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2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Removal & Installation - TSX

19. Disconnect the ATF cooler hose (C) from the ATF cooler line (D), then plug the hose end.

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

bracket (C).

Fig. 8: Removing The Ground Cable, Transmission Upper Mount Bracket Plate & Transmission
Upper Mount Bracket

21. Remove the harness clamp (A) and hose (B), and remove the bolts (C) securing the hose clamps. Remove

the mounting nuts (D) and strut brace (E).

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