Honda Civic Service Manual: Transmission End Cover Air Check Valve Removal and Installation (A/T)

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Remove the transmission range switch cover (A).

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Disconnect the connector (A).

2.

Remove the transmission range switch (B).

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Remove the transmission range switch subharness (A).

2.

Remove the clamp brackets (B).

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Remove the ATF warmer bracket (A).

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Remove the end cover (A), the dowel pins (B), the O-rings (C), and the end cover gasket (D).

NOTE: Do not blow out the filter part of the air check valve with compressed air. Replace the air check valve, if the filter or the check valve is clogged or damaged.

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Remove the 2nd air check valve (A).

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Remove the 3rd air check valve (B).

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Remove the 5th air check valve (C).

NOTE: Do not blow out the filter part of the air check valve with compressed air. Replace the air check valve, if the filter or the check valve is clogged or damaged.

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Install the 2nd air check valve (A).

2.

Install the 3rd air check valve (B).

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Install the 5th air check valve (C).

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Install the dowel pins (A) and a new gasket (B).

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Install new O-rings (C) over the ATF pipes.

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Install the end cover (D).

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Install the ATF warmer bracket (A).

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Install the clamp brackets (A).

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Install the transmission range switch subharness (B).

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Make sure the selector control shaft is in the N position. If necessary, move the selector control shaft to the N position.

NOTE: Do not use the selector control shaft to adjust the shift position. If the selector control shaft tips are squeezed together it will cause a faulty signal or position due to play between the selector control shaft and switch.

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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 (0.079 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 (0.079 in) blade or equivalent to hold the switch in the N position.

3.

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 (0.079 in) blade (C).

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Tighten the bolts on the transmission range switch (A) while you continue holding the N position.

NOTE: Do not move the transmission range switch when tightening the bolts.

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Remove the feeler gauge (B).

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Check the connector (C) for corrosion, dirt, or oil, and clean or repair if necessary, then connect the connector securely.

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Install the transmission range switch cover (A).