Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 862

Fig. 14: Installing The Reverse Lockout Solenoid 

11. Connect the reverse lockout solenoid connector, back-up light switch connector, and countershaft speed 

sensor connector (see step 32 of TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).  

12. Install the cable bracket, select cable, and shift cable (see step 33 of TRANSMISSION 

INSTALLATION ).  

13. Install the battery base (see step 43 of ENGINE INSTALLATION ).  

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

15. Install the battery. Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative (-) cable to the battery.  

16. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station 

presets.  

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 

TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT 

 

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1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine OFF.  

2. Remove the splash shield (see step 18 of TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).  

3. Remove the oil filler plug (A) and washer (B), check the condition of the fluid, and make sure it is at the 

proper level (C). 

Fig. 15: Removing The Oil Filler Plug And Washer & Checking Level 

4. If the fluid is dirty, remove the drain plug (D) and drain it. 

 

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Fig. 16: Removing The Drain Plug & Draining Transmission Fluid 

5. Install the drain plug with a new drain plug washer (P/N 90403-RAR-M000), and refill the transmission 

fluid to the proper level. 

Fluid Capacity: 

2.0 L (2.1 US qt) at fluid change  

2.2 L (2.3 US qt) at overhaul  

Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting 
because it does not contain the proper additives. 

6. Install the oil filler plug with a new filler plug washer (P/N 90404-RAR-M000).  

7. Install the splash shield (see step 25 of TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).  

BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH TEST 

 

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1. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector. 

Fig. 17: Disconnecting The Back-Up Light Switch Connector 

2. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals of the back-up light switch. There should be 

continuity when the shift lever is in reverse.  

3. If necessary, replace the back-up light switch. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-001) (A) to the threads of 

the switch, and a 2 mm (0.079 in.) bead around the contact surface. Install the back-up light switch on the 
clutch housing.  

NOTE:

If 4 minutes have passed after applying liquid gasket, reapply it.

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Overhaul - ASU5 6-Speed