Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 994

Fig. 230: Removing The Shift Solenoid Valve Cover, Dowel Pins & Gasket 

13. Disconnect the shift solenoid valve connectors, remove the solenoid mounting bolts (H), then hold the 

solenoid valve body and remove the shift solenoid valves. Do not hold the connector to remove the shift 
solenoid valve. 

 

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Fig. 231: Removing The Shift Solenoid Valves 

14. Install the new O-rings (two O-rings per solenoid valve) (F) on the replacement solenoid valve.  

15. Install the shift solenoid valves C, D, and E. While holding the shift solenoid valve body, be sure to 

install the solenoid valves until their mounting brackets contact the servo body.  

16. Install the shift solenoid valves A and B. While holding the shift solenoid valve body, be sure to install 

 

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the solenoid valves until their mounting brackets contact the bracket of the installed solenoid. Install the 
solenoid mounting bolts (H) and tighten them. 

17. Connect the shift solenoid valve D connector (G) with the ATF temperature sensor.  

18. Connect the solenoid valve A connector (BLU wire), solenoid valve B connector (ORN wire), solenoid 

valve C connector (GRN wire), and solenoid valve E connector (RED wire).  

19. Install the shift solenoid valve cover, dowel pins and a new gasket.  

20. Install the new O-ring on the ATF dipstick guide pipe, and install the ATF dipstick guide pipe, then 

install the harness clamp on the ATF dipstick guide pipe.  

21. Secure the ATF cooler line brackets on the transmission hanger with the bolts.  

22. Install the transmission lower mount nuts.  

23. Install the transmission upper mount bracket, bracket plate, and ground cable, then remove the 

transmission jack.  

24. Refill the transmission with ATF (see DRAINING & REFILLING ).  

25. Install the battery base, then install the air cleaner housing and intake air duct.  

26. Install the battery tray, battery, and battery cover, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket. 

Connect the battery terminals.  

27. Install the splash shield.  

A/T CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE A TEST 

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A). 

NOTE:

Do not install the solenoid valves A and B before installing the shift 
solenoid valves D and E. If solenoid valves A and B are installed before 
solenoid valves D and E, it may damage the hydraulic control system.

 

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Fig. 232: Connecting The HDS To The DLC 

2. Select LINEAR SOL TEST in MISC. TEST MENU on the HDS.  

3. Carry out LINEAR SOL A TEST in LINEAR SOL TEST MENU with the HDS.  

4. Follow instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result. If the HDS has not determined the cause of 

the failure, remove A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A and test.  

5. Remove the intake air duct.  

6. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve A connector. 

 

2004 Acura TSX 

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - MCTA 5-Speed