Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 999

Fig. 245: 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. 246: 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. 247: Removing Components

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

12. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

Fig. 248: Removing The Shift Solenoid Valve Cover, Dowel Pins & Gasket

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

14. Remove the shift solenoid harness connector.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed