there is a small plastic cover at the very front of the plastic cavity in front of the shifter/underneath the ashtray. well hidden, but work it out slowly and you will see the plug. p.s. don't store change in the ashtray compartment or you might find some down in that area when you pull the cover, and it could get into the shifter linkage.
Under the ash tray.
The 2001 Acura TL has a V6 engine.
The 2001 Acura TL has 24 valves.
The 2001 Acura TL is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2001 Acura TL has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2001 Acura TL is 16 ft. 0.9 in. (192.9 in.) long.
The 2001 Acura TL's turning circle is 36.8 ft..
The 2001 Acura TL has a 5-speed shiftable automatic.
The height of the 2001 Acura TL is 4 ft. 8.1 in. (56.1 in.).
just above the drain plug on the tranny case. drain plug the lower bolt.
The 2001 Acura TL has 36.8 in. of rear head room.
The 2001 Acura TL has 55 in. of rear hip room.