Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 1004

Fig. 265: Disconnecting The Transmission Range Switch Connector 

5. Remove the transmission range switch, and install the new switch.  

6. Make sure the control shaft is in the N position. If necessary, move the shift lever to the N position. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

Fig. 266: Moving The Shift Lever To The N Position 

7. Align the cutouts (A) on the rotary-frame with the neutral positioning cutouts (B) on the transmission 

range switch (C), then put a 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) feeler gauge blade (D) in the cutouts to hold the switch in 

NOTE:

Do not use the control shaft to adjust the shift position. If the control shaft 
tips are squeezed together it will cause a faulty signal or position due to 
play between the control shaft and the switch.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

the N position. 

Fig. 267: Aligning The Cutouts On The Rotary-Frame With The Neutral Positioning Cutouts On 
The Transmission Range Switch 

8. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently on the control shaft (B) with holding it in the N position 

with the 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) blade (C). 

NOTE:

Be sure to use a 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) blade or equivalent to hold the switch in 
the N position.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed

  

 

Fig. 268: Installing The Transmission Range Switch On The Control Shaft 

9. Tighten the bolts on the transmission range switch while you continue to hold the N position. Do not 

move the transmission range switch when tightening the bolts. Remove the feeler gauge. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed