2004 Acura TSX Automatic Transmission Removal Guide

2004 Acura TSX
2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Removal & Installation - TSX
2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Removal & Installation - TSX
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL
Special Tools Required:
z Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015

z Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 (Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program )
z Front subframe adapter EQS02C000011
1. Before disconnecting the battery, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio (and navigation
system), then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset stations.
2. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is supported securely.
3. Remove the splash shield.
4. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
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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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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).

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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).

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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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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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Fig. 9: Removing The Harness Clamp & Hose & The Bolts Securing The Hose Clamps

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22. To attach the special tool adapter (VSB02C000015), remove the clamp bracket.
Fig. 10: Removing The Clamp Bracket
23. Attach the special tool adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole in the cylinder head.

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Fig. 11: Attaching The Special Tool Adapter
24. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) to the vehicle, and attach the hook (A) to the special
tool adapter (B). Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand, and lift and support the engine.
Fig. 12: Installing The Engine Support Hanger To The Vehicle, And Attaching The Hook To The
Special Tool Adapter
25. Remove the vacuum hose (A) from its clamp (B), then disconnect the hose from the vacuum line (C).

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Fig. 13: Disconnecting The Hose From The Vacuum Line
26. Remove the front mount stop (D) and clamp bracket (E), and remove the front mount bolt (F).
27. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (A) in the top of the ball joint pin (B), and remove the nuts (C), then separate
the stabilizer link (D) from the lower arms (E).

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Fig. 14: Removing Components
28. Remove the cotter pins (F), castle nuts (G), damper pinch bolt (H), self-locking nut (I), bolt (J), and
damper forks (K), then separate the ball joints from the lower arms (see BALL JOINT ).
29. Remove the exhaust pipe A and its mount.

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Fig. 15: Removing The Exhaust Pipe
30. Remove the steering gearbox heat shield (A), and remove the bolt (B) securing the power steering fluid
line bracket.

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Fig. 16: Removing The Steering Gearbox Heat Shield & Removing The Bolt Securing The Power
Steering Fluid Line Bracket
31. Remove the power steering fluid line from its clamps on the front subframe.

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Fig. 17: Removing The Power Steering Fluid Line From Its Clamps On The Front Subframe
32. Remove the engine stiffener (A), and remove the drive plate bolts (B) while rotating the crankshaft
pulley.

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Fig. 18: Removing The Engine Stiffener & Removing The Drive Plate Bolts While Rotating The
Crankshaft Pulley
33. Remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).

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Fig. 19: Removing The Shift Cable Cover
34. Remove the spring clip (C) and control pin (D), then separate the shift cable (E) from the control lever
(F). Do not bend the shift cable excessively.
35. Remove the rear mount stop.

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Fig. 20: Removing The Rear Mount Stop
36. Remove the power steering fluid line bracket (A) from the front subframe.

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Fig. 21: Removing The Power Steering Fluid Line Bracket From The Front Subframe
37. Remove the steering gear box mounting bolts and stiffener.

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Fig. 22: Removing The Steering Gear Box Mounting Bolts & Stiffener
38. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bracket bolts.

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Fig. 23: Removing The Steering Gearbox Mounting Bracket Bolts
39. Remove the damper (A), then remove the rear mount base bracket bolts (B).

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Fig. 24: Removing The Rear Mount Base Bracket Bolts
40. Remove the transmission lower mounts nuts.

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Fig. 25: Removing The Transmission Lower Mounts Nuts
41. Remove the both mid-mounts.

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Fig. 26: Removing The Both Mid-Mounts
42. Make the appropriate reference lines (A) at both ends of the subframe (B) that line up with the edge (C)

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of the stiffeners (D).
Fig. 27: Making Reference Lines At Both Ends Of The Subframe That Line Up With The Edge Of
The Stiffeners
43. Attach the special tool to the subframe with hanging the hook of the special tool over the front of the
subframe, then tighten the special tool screw.

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Fig. 28: Attaching Special Tool To The Subframe
44. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then
attach them with bolts securely.
45. Remove the four bolts securing the stiffeners (A), and four bolts securing the front subframe (B). Lower
the front subframe while sliding the steering gearbox (C) out to clear the gearbox mounting bracket (D)
on the subframe.

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Fig. 29: Removing The Four Bolts Securing The Stiffeners & Four Bolts Securing The Front
Subframe
46. Hang the steering gearbox to the body with a rope.

47. Remove the transmission lower mounts.

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Fig. 30: Removing The Transmission Lower Mounts
48. Pry out the driveshafts from the differential and the intermediate shaft.
49. Remove the intermediate shaft.

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Fig. 31: Removing The Intermediate Shaft
50. Coat all precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil, then the plastic bags over driveshaft ends and
intermediate shaft ends.
51. Remove the rear mount/base bracket (A).

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Fig. 32: Removing The Rear Mount/Base Bracket
52. Remove the rear mount bracket (B).

53. Place a jack under the transmission.
54. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.

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Fig. 33: Removing The Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
55. Remove the front mount bracket.

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Fig. 34: Removing The Front Mount Bracket
56. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts on the front of the transmission.

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Fig. 35: Removing The Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts On The Front Of The Transmission
57. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts on the rear of the transmission.

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Fig. 36: Removing The Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts On The Rear Of The Transmission
58. Slide the transmission away from the engine to remove it from the vehicle.
59. Remove the torque converter.

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Fig. 37: Removing The Torque Converter
60. Inspect the drive plate, and replace it if it's damaged.

61. Check the transmission lower front mount (A) and lower rear mount (B). If the mount rubber (C) is worn
or damaged, replace the mount. It is no need to replace the lower rear mount if its sub-mount rubber (D)
has ruptured or cracks, reuse it.

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Fig. 38: Checking The Transmission Lower Front Mount & Lower Rear Mount
DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Remove the drive plate (A) and washer (B) from the engine crankshaft.

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Fig. 39: Removing The Drive Plate & Washer From The Engine Crankshaft
2. Install the drive plate and washer on the engine crankshaft, and tighten the eight bolts in a crisscross
pattern in two or more steps.
TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION
1. Flush the ATF cooler (see ATF COOLER FLUSHING ).
2. Install the torque converter assembly (A) on the mainshaft (B) with the new O-ring (C).

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Fig. 40: Installing The Torque Converter Assembly On The Mainshaft With The New O-Ring
3. Install the 14 x 20 mm dowel pins (D) in the torque converter housing.

4. Place the transmission on the jack, and raise the transmission to the engine level.
5. Attach the transmission to the engine, then install the transmission housing mounting bolts.

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Fig. 41: Attaching The Transmission To The Engine & Installing The Transmission Housing
Mounting Bolts
6. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.

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Fig. 42: Installing The Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
7. Install the transmission housing mounting bolts.

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Fig. 43: Installing The Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts
8. Remove the jack from the transmission.

9. Install the front mount bracket with the NEW bolts.

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Fig. 44: Installing The Front Mount Bracket With The NEW Bolts
10. Install the rear mount bracket (A).

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Fig. 45: Installing The Rear Mount Bracket
11. Install the rear mount/base bracket (B).

12. Install the NEW set ring (A) on the intermediate shaft (B).

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Fig. 46: Installing The NEW Set Ring On The Intermediate Shaft
13. Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or
carburetor cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then install the intermediate shaft (B), be sure not to
allow dust or other foreign particles to enter the transmission.
14. Install the new set ring on the left driveshaft.
15. Clean the areas where the left driveshaft contacts the transmission (differential) with solvent or carburetor
cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Then install the left driveshaft, be sure not to allow dust or other
foreign particles to enter the transmission. Turn the steering knuckle fully outward, and slide the
driveshaft into the differential until you feel its set ring fully engage the side gear.
16. Slide the right driveshaft over the intermediate shaft splines until you feel the driveshaft fully engage the
intermediate shaft set ring.
17. Install the transmission lower mounts.

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Fig. 47: Installing The Transmission Lower Mounts
18. Support the front subframe (A) with the special tool and a jack, and lift it up to body.

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Fig. 48: Support The Front Subframe With The Special Tool & A Jack & Lifting It Up To Body
19. Slide the steering gearbox (A) in the gearbox mounting bracket (B) on the subframe. Apply a soap and
water solution to the steering gearbox bushing (C) surfaces upper and lower. If you don't apply a soap and
water solution to the bushing surfaces, the gearbox bushing will be damaged when installing the
subframe.

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Fig. 49: Slide The Steering Gearbox In The Gearbox Mounting Bracket On The Subframe
20. Loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (D), and stiffener mounting bolts (E) (F).
21. Loosely install the both mid-mounts mounting bolts.

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Fig. 50: Installing The Mid-Mounts Mounting Bolts
22. Align the reference marks (A) with edge (B) of both rear stiffener (C), and tighten the rear subframe
mounting bolts, then front bolts, and tighten the stiffener bolts to the specified torque.

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Fig. 51: Aligning The Reference Marks With Edge Of Both Rear Stiffener
23. Tighten the mid-mount mounting bolts.

24. Install the rear mount base bracket bolts.

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Fig. 52: Installing The Rear Mount Base Bracket Bolts
25. Install the damper (A).

26. Install the transmission lower mounts nuts.
Fig. 53: Installing The Transmission Lower Mounts Nuts
27. Install the steering gearbox mounting bolts and stiffener.

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Fig. 54: Installing The Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolts & Stiffener
28. Install the steering gearbox mounting bracket bolts.

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Fig. 55: Installing The Steering Gearbox Mounting Bracket Bolts
29. Secure the power steering fluid line bracket on the subframe with the bolt.

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Fig. 56: Securing The Power Steering Fluid Line Bracket On The Subframe With The Bolt
30. Install the rear mount stop.

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Fig. 57: Installing The Rear Mount Stop
31. Attach the shift cable end (A) to the control lever (B), then insert the control pin (C) into the control lever
hole through the shift cable end, and secure the control pin with the spring clip (D). Do not bend the shift
cable excessively.

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Fig. 58: Attaching The Shift Cable End To The Control Lever, Then Inserting The Control Pin
32. Install the shift cable cover (E), then secure the shift cable holder (F) to the shift cable cover with the
three bolts.
33. Attach the torque converter to the drive plate with eight bolts (A). Rotate the crankshaft pulley as
necessary to tighten the bolts to 1/2 of the specified torque, then to the final torque, in a crisscross pattern.
After tightening the last bolt, check that the crankshaft rotates freely.

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Fig. 59: Attaching The Torque Converter To The Drive Plate
34. Install the engine stiffener (B).

35. Secure the power steering fluid line with the clamps.

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Fig. 60: Securing The Power Steering Fluid Line With The Clamps
36. Secure the power steering fluid line bracket (A) with the bolt, and install the steering gearbox heat shield
(B).

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Fig. 61: Securing The Power Steering Fluid Line Bracket
37. Install the exhaust pipe A, its mount (B), and NEW gaskets (C).

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Fig. 62: Installing The Exhaust Pipe
38. Install the damper forks (A) with damper pinch bolts (B) and NEW self-locking nuts (C), then install the
ball joints on the lower arms (D) with the castle nuts (E) and new cotter pins (F).

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Fig. 63: Installing The Damper Forks With Damper Pinch Bolts & NEW Self-Locking Nuts
39. Install the stabilizer links (G) to the lower arms, and install the nuts (H). Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench (l)
in the ball joint pin (J), and tighten the nuts.
40. Install the NEW front mount bolt.

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Fig. 64: Installing The NEW Front Mount Bolt
41. Install the front mount stop (A) and vacuum hose clamp bracket (B).
42. Connect the vacuum hose (C) to the vacuum line (D), then install the hose on its clamp (E) at the mark
(F).
43. Remove the engine support hanger, and remove the special tool adapter from the engine.

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Fig. 65: Removing The Engine Support Hanger & Removing The Special Tool Adapter From The

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Engine
44. Install the clamp bracket.
Fig. 66: Installing The Clamp Bracket
45. Install the strut brace (A), then install the harness clamp (B), hose (C), and bolts (D).

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Fig. 67: Installing The Strut Brace
46. Install the transmission upper mount bracket (A), transmission upper mount bracket plate (B), and ground
cable (C).

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Fig. 68: Installing The Transmission Upper Mount Bracket, Transmission Upper Mount Bracket
Plate & Ground Cable
47. Connect the ATF cooler hose (A) to the ATF cooler line (B), and secure it with the clip.

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Fig. 69: Connecting The ATF Cooler Hose

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48. Install the ATF cooler hose (C) on the clamp (D) at the mark (E).
49. Connect the ATF cooler hoses (A) to the ATF cooler lines (B), and secure the hoses with the clips.
Fig. 70: Connecting The ATF Cooler Hose
50. Connect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (A), and install the harness clamp (B)
on the clamp bracket (C).

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Fig. 71: Connecting The 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector
51. Connect the shift solenoid harness connector (A), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector,
and solenoid valve C connector, and install the harness clamp (D) on the clamp bracket (E).

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Fig. 72: Connecting The Shift Solenoid Harness Connector, A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid
Valve B Connector & Solenoid Valve C Connector
52. Connect the countershaft speed sensor connector (A) and mainshaft speed sensor connector (B).

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Fig. 73: Connecting The Countershaft Speed Sensor Connector & Mainshaft Speed Sensor
Connector
53. Connect the AF sensor connector (C), then install it on its bracket (D).
54. Connect the transmission range switch connector (E), then install it on its bracket (F).
55. Install the harness clamps (G) on the harness clamp brackets (H).
56. Install the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector and 2nd clutch transmission fluid
pressure switch connector (B), and install the harness clamps (C) on the harness clamp brackets (D).

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Fig. 74: Installing The A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector & 2nd Clutch
Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector
57. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 4 of DRAINING & REFILLING ).
58. Install the battery base.
59. Install the air cleaner housing and intake air duct.
60. Install the battery tray, battery, and battery cover, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
61. Connect the battery terminals.
62. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all gears three times.
63. Check the shift lever operation, A/T gear position indicator operation, and shift cable adjustment.
64. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES ).
65. Install the splash shield.
66. Start the engine in the P or N position, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan
comes on).

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67. Turn off the engine, and check the ATF level (see CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ).
68. Perform the road test (see ROAD TEST ).
69. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio (and navigation system), then enter the radio station presets, and set
the clock.

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2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Removal & Installation - TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

Removal & Installation - TSX

z Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015

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Fig. 1: Removing The Drain Plug

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

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Fig. 2: Disconnecting Connectors

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Fig. 3: Removing The Transmission Range Switch Connector

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

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Fig. 10: Removing The Clamp Bracket

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Fig. 11: Attaching The Special Tool Adapter

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Fig. 13: Disconnecting The Hose From The Vacuum Line

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Fig. 14: Removing Components

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Fig. 15: Removing The Exhaust Pipe

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Fig. 19: Removing The Shift Cable Cover

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Fig. 20: Removing The Rear Mount Stop

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38. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bracket bolts.

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Fig. 23: Removing The Steering Gearbox Mounting Bracket Bolts

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Fig. 24: Removing The Rear Mount Base Bracket Bolts

40. Remove the transmission lower mounts nuts.

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Fig. 25: Removing The Transmission Lower Mounts Nuts

41. Remove the both mid-mounts.

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Fig. 26: Removing The Both Mid-Mounts

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of the stiffeners (D).

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Fig. 28: Attaching Special Tool To The Subframe

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46. Hang the steering gearbox to the body with a rope.

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Fig. 30: Removing The Transmission Lower Mounts

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Fig. 31: Removing The Intermediate Shaft

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Fig. 32: Removing The Rear Mount/Base Bracket

52. Remove the rear mount bracket (B).

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Fig. 33: Removing The Transmission Housing Mounting Bolts