Acura RL. Manual - part 278

Fig. 214: Identifying Shift Cable End Transmission Side With Torque Specifications 
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14. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and the control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the 

control lever (E). Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for a proper fit and wear. If the bushing is 
loose or worn, replace the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).  

15. Disconnect the connectors from A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B, the solenoid 

harness, transmission range switch, ATF temperature sensor, output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor, 
input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor, 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch, and 4th clutch 
transmission fluid pressure switch.  

16. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover (A). 

 

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Fig. 215: Identifying Harness Cover Bolt With Torque Specifications 
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17. Remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B, ATF pipes (C), gasket (D), and O-rings 

(E). 

Fig. 216: Identifying A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valves, Gasket And ATF Pipes With 
Torque Specifications 
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18. Check the fluid passage of the solenoid valve for contamination.  

19. Connect the negative battery terminal to A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B connector terminal 

No. 2, and connect the positive battery terminal to connector terminal No. 1. Make sure A/T clutch 
pressure control solenoid valve B moves. 

 

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Fig. 217: Checking A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve (B) 
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20. Disconnect one of the battery terminals, and check the valve movement at the fluid passage in the valve 

body mounting surface. If the valve binds or moves sluggishly, or if the solenoid valve does not operate, 
replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B.  

21. Clean the mounting surfaces and the fluid passages of the solenoid valve body and the solenoid valve 

cover.  

22. Install the new solenoid valve body gasket on the solenoid valve cover, and install the ATF pipes with the 

filter end in the transmission housing. Install the new O-rings over the ATF pipes.  

23. Install A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valves A and B.  

24. Secure the harness cover with the bolt.  

25. Check the connectors for rust, dirt, or oil, clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connectors 

securely.  

26. Apply molybdenum grease to the hole in the bushing in the shift cable end. Attach the shift cable end to 

the control lever, then insert the control pin into the control lever hole through the shift cable end, and 
secure the control pin with the spring clip/washer.  

27. Secure the shift cable bracket with the nuts.  

28. Install the battery base.  

29. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

30. Install the battery tray, battery, and battery hold-down bracket, then connect the battery terminals.  

31. Install the left upper fender cover and battery trim.  

32. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system.  

33. Do the steering column memorization (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION MEMORIZATION ).  

A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A AND B REPLACEMENT 

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system. Make sure the 

ignition switch is in LOCK (0).  

2. Remove the battery trim and left upper fender cover.  

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

 

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

5. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

6. Remove the battery base.  

7. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A). 

Fig. 218: Identifying Shift Cable End Transmission Side With Torque Specifications 
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8. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the 

control lever (E). Check the bushing (F) in the shift cable end for a proper fit and wear. If the bushing is 
loose or worn, replace the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).  

9. Disconnect the connectors from A/T clutch  

10. pressure control solenoid valves A and B, solenoid harness, transmission range switch, ATF temperature 

sensor, output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor, input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor, 3rd clutch 
transmission fluid pressure switch, and 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch.  

11. Remove the bolt securing the harness cover (A). 

 

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