Acura RL. Manual - part 286

Fig. 264: Identifying Starter Cables, Vacuum Hose, Radiator Hose Clamp, Clamp Bracket And 
Solenoid Harness Connector 
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20. Disconnect the solenoid harness connector (D).  

21. Remove the bolt securing the radiator hose clamp (E).  

22. Disconnect the vacuum hose (F) from the vacuum line (G), and remove the vacuum line bolt (H).  

23. Remove the starter and gasket from the transmission. 

Fig. 265: Identifying Starter Bolts 
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24. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket (A). 

 

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Fig. 266: Identifying Shift Cable End Transmission Side 
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25. Remove the spring clip/washer (B) and the control pin (C), then separate the shift cable end (D) from the 

control lever (E).  

26. 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 ).  

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

solenoid valve B connector, and 4th clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connectors (C), and remove 
the harness cover mounting bolt (D). 

Fig. 267: Identifying 4th Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connectors And Harness 
Cover Mounting Bolt 

 

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28. Remove the harness cover mounting bolt, and remove the harness clamps (A) from the clamp brackets 

(B). 

Fig. 268: Identifying Harness Clamps, Clamp Brackets And Connector Bracket 
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29. Disconnect the A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector, and remove the connector bracket 

(D) and harness clamp bracket.  

30. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (A), and remove the harness clamp (B) from the 

clamp bracket (C). 

Fig. 269: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector, Harness Clamp, Transmission 
Ground Cable And Clamp Bracket 
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31. Remove the transmission ground cable (D).  

32. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A), input shaft (mainshaft) speed 

sensor connector (B), 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (C), and ATF temperature 
sensor connector (D). 

Fig. 270: Identifying Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor Connector And 3rd Clutch 
Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector 
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33. Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (A), and remove the vacuum line 

bolt(B). 

Fig. 271: Identifying 2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector And Vacuum Line 
Bolt 
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34. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the cooler hoses up to 

prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the cooler hoses and lines. 

 

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