Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 552

Transmission
Removal
Make sure lifts are placed properly and
hoist brackets are attached to the correct position on
the engine (see section
CAUTION: Use fender covers to avoid damaging paint-
ed surfaces.
NOTE: The PCM memory must be reset after reconnecting
the battery or the BACK UP, RADIO fuse (see page 11-125).
1. Before you disconnect power, make sure you have
the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down
the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal from
the battery, then remove the positive (+) terminal.
3. Shift the transmission into the
4. Remove the strut brace.
5. Remove the control box.
CAUTION: Do not remove the vacuum tubes from
the control box.
CONTROL BOX
TRANSMISSION HOUSING
MOUNTING BOLTS
6. Disconnect the transmission sub-harness connector,
and remove the transmission sub-harness clamp.
7. Remove the three bolts securing the ATP dipstick
pipe bracket.
8. Remove the transmission housing mounting bolts.
1).
position.
TRANSMISSION
SUB-HARNESS
CONNECTOR
ATP DIPSTICK
PIPE BRACKET
9. Pull the carpet back to expose the secondary heated
oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector, then
disconnect the connector, and push it out from
inside of the vehicle.
NOTE: The secondary HO2S connector is located
under the passenger's seat.
CARPET
SECONDARY HO2S CONNECTOR
10. Drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATP). Reinstall
the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
SEALING WASHER
Replace.
DRAIN PLUG
18 x 1.5 mm
49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m,
36 Ibf-ft)