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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2011TL FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESHIFT SOLENOIDSERVICE AND REPAIR
2011 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5L
Shift Solenoid: Service and Repair
2011 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Shift Solenoid Valve Removal and Installation
NOTE:
- Do not hold the shift solenoid valve connector to remove and install the shift solenoid valve. Be sure to hold the shift solenoid valve body.
- Do not install shift solenoid valve C before installing shift solenoid valve A. If shift solenoid valve C is installed before installing shift solenoid valve A, it may damage the hydraulic control system.
1. Remove the shift solenoid valve mounting bolts, then remove the shift solenoid valves by holding the shift solenoid valve body.
2. Install new O-rings (two O-rings per shift solenoid valve) (E) on each solenoid valves.
NOTE: If you are installing a new solenoid valve, it comes with new O-rings already installed.
3. Install shift solenoid valve D (black connector) by holding the shift solenoid valve body; be sure the mounting bracket contacts the accumulator body.
4. Install shift solenoid valve A (black connector) by holding the shift solenoid valve body; be sure the mounting bracket contacts the accumulator body.
5. Install shift solenoid valve C (brown connector) by holding the shift solenoid valve body; be sure to position the mounting bracket on top of the bracket of shift solenoid valve A.
6. Install shift solenoid valve B (brown connector) by holding the shift solenoid valve body; be sure the mounting bracket contacts the accumulator body.
7. Install the shift solenoid valve mounting bolts.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.