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14-233
Transmission Removal
A
18x1.5mm
49 N·m
(5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
B
A
B
Engine hanger plate 07AAK-SNAA120
Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T
1256
2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 Available through Acura Canada Technical Tools
Department; Fax 866-398-8665/
e-mail: ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
Special tool engine support hanger must be used with the side engine mount installed.
1. Remove the cowl cover (see page 20-163) and the under-cowl panel.
2. Remove the front grille cover (see page 20-163).
3. Do the battery removal procedure (see page 22-69).
4. Remove the intake air duct (see page 11-348) and the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
5. Remove the battery tray, the battery base, and the resonator.
6. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported and remove the front wheels.
7. Remove the splash shield. 8. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic
transmission fluid (ATF).
9. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
10. Secure the hood in the vertical position.
11. Remove the harness cover (A) from its bracket (B).
(cont’d)
Replace.
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14-252Automatic Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont’d)
54. Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 5 on page
14-232).
55. Install the battery tray, the battery base, and the resonator.
56. Install the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345) and the intake air duct (see page 11-348).
57. Install the front grille cover (see page 20-163).
58. Install the under-cowl lower panel and the cowl cover (see page 20-163).
59. Do the battery installation procedure (see page 22-69).
60. Install the front wheels.
61. Set the parking brake. Start the engine, and shift the transmission through all positions three times.
62. Check the shift lever operation, the A/T gear position indicator operation, and the shift cable
adjustment.
63. Check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see page 18-5).
64. Install the splash shield.
65. Start the engine with the shift lever in P or N, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the
radiator fan comes on). Turn off the engine, and
check the ATF level (see page 14-231).
66. Road-test the vehicle (see page 14-208).
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Shift Cable Replacement
A A
B C
A BC
D
E
F
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking
brake, block the rear wheels, and raise the front of
the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
2. Move the shift lever to R.
3. Remove the center console (see page 20-92).
4. Pry the socket holder lock (A) up using a screwdriver.
5. Remove the nut securing the shift cable end. 6. Rotate the socket holder retainer (A)
counterclockwise, push it against the socket holder
bracket (B), then slide the socket holder to remove
the shift cable (C) from the socket holder bracket.
7. Remove the three bolts securing the shift cable holder (A), then remove the shift cable cover (B).
8. Pry up the lock tab of the lock washer (C), and remove the lock bolt (D) and the lock washer, then
separate the control lever (E) from the selector
control shaft (F). Do not bend the shift cable
excessively.
(cont’d)
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Connector
14-265
Transmission Range Switch Test
A Connector Terminal/Signal
25
134
687910
P
R
N
D
S
Posi-
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6x1.0mm
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)
ATP
NP
ATP
FWD
GND
ATP
RVS
ATP
D ATP
R ATP
P ATP
SATP
N
1. Remove the intake air duct (see page 11-348) and
the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
2. Disconnect the transmission range switch subharness connector (A).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals at the harness connector. There should be continuity
between the terminals in the following table for
each switch position. 4. Transmission range switch test has completed if
the test results are OK, go to step 12. If there is no
continuity between any terminals, go to step 5.
5. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels, and raise the front of
the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
6. Remove the transmission range switch cover.
(cont’d)
Terminal side of
male terminals
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Transmission Range Switch Replacement
A B
C
D
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block the rear wheels, and raise the front of
the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
2. Move the shift lever to N.
3. Remove the transmission range switch cover.
4. Remove the transmission range switch. 5. Make sure the control shaft is in the N position. If
necessary, move the shift lever to N from P.
NOTE: Do not use the selector 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 selector control
shaft and the transmission range switch.
6. 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
the N position.
NOTE: Be sure to use a 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) blade or
equivalent to hold the switch in the N position.
(cont’d)
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14-268A/T Gear Position Indicator
Transmission Range Switch Replacement (cont’d)
A
C
B
6x1.0mm
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft) 6x1.0mm
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft)A
7. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently on
the selector control shaft (B) while holding it in the
N position with the 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) blade (C).
8. Tighten the bolts on the transmission range switch while you continue to holding the N position. Do
not move the transmission range switch when
tightening the bolts. Remove the feeler gauge. 9. Check the connectors for rust, dirt, or oil, clean or
repair if necessary, then connect the connector
securely.
10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and check the
transmission range switch synchronization with the
A/T gear position indicator.
11. Check that the engine will start with the shift lever in P and N, and will not start in any other shift lever
position.
12. Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in R.
13. Allow the front wheels to rotate freely, then start the engine, and check the shift lever operation.
14. Install the transmission range switch cover (A).
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14-270A/T Gear Position Indicator
Paddle Shifter + (Upshift Switch) Circuit Troubleshooting
CABLE REEL SUBHARNESS 20P CONNECTOR
GND (LT GRN)
SUPP (GRN/ORN) PADDLE SHIFTER
(UPSHIFT SWITCH) CONNECTOR
GND (BLK)
CABLE REEL 20P CONNECTOR
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repair or service.
1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
2. Check for continuity between cable reel subharness 20P connector terminals No. 7 and No. 16 when
pressing the paddle shifter (upshift switch) and
when the switch is released.
Go to step 5.
Go to step 3.
3. Disconnect the paddle shifter (upshift switch) connector. 4. Check for continuity between the paddle shifter
(upshift switch) connector terminals when pressing
the switch and when the switch is released.
Replace the steering switch harness
(see page 17-7).
Replace the paddle shifter (upshift switch)
(see page 14-276).
5. Remove the cable reel (see page 24-200).
6. Check for continuity between cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 6 and body ground.
Go to step 7.
Repair open in the wire between cable reel
20P connector terminal No. 6 and body ground
(G504), or repair poor body ground (G504).
Wire side of female terminals Terminal side of male terminals
Wire side of female terminals
Is t her e cont i nui t y w hen pr essi ng t he pad d l eshi f t er ( upshi f t sw i t ch) and no cont i nui t y w henthe switch released? Is there continuity when pressing the switch and
no continuity when the switch released?
Is there continuity?
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14-273
Paddle Shifter - (Downshift Switch) Circuit Troubleshooting
GND (LT GRN)
SDNP (BLK/WHT)
CABLE REEL SUBHARNESS 20P CONNECTOR
PADDLE SHIFTER
(DOWNSHIFT SWITCH) CONNECTOR
GND (BLK)
CABLE REEL 20P CONNECTOR
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repair or service.
1. Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
2. Check for continuity between cable reel subharness 20P connector terminals No. 7 and No. 17 when
pressing the paddle shifter (downshift switch)
and when the switch is released.
Go to step 5.
Go to step 3.
3. Disconnect the paddle shifter (downshift switch) connector. 4. Check for continuity between the paddle shifter
(downshift switch) connector terminals when
pressing the switch and when the switch is
released.
Replace the steering switch harness
(see page 17-7).
Replace the paddle shifter (downshift
switch) (see page 14-277).
5. Remove the cable reel (see page 24-200).
6. Check for continuity between cable reel 20P connector terminal No. 6 and body ground.
Go to step 7.
Repair open in the wire between cable reel
20P connector terminal No. 6 and body ground
(G504), or repair poor body ground (G504).
(cont’d)
Wire side of female terminals Terminal side of male terminals
Wire side of female terminals
Is t her e cont i nui t y w hen pr essi ng t he pad d l e shi f t er ( d ow nshi f t sw i t ch) and no cont i nui t yw hen t he sw i t ch r el eased ? Is there continuity when pressing the switch and
no continuity when the switch released?
Is there continuity?
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