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ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
  1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
  2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
  3. Remove the engine under cover.
  4. Remove the ATF filler bolt and the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
    NOTE: If cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF COOLER CLEANING  .
    Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
    G05458998Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Reinstall the drain plug and a new sealing washer (B).
  6. Remove the left rear engine compartment cover. Remove the two mounting bolts for the under-hood fuse/relay box, and swing it out of the way.
  7. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the filler hole (A). Always use Acura ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.

    Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity 

    J32A3 engine: 

    3.1 L (3.3 US qt) at change 

    7.5 L (7.9 US qt) at overhaul 

    J35A8 engine: 

    3.1 L (3.3 US qt) at change 

    7.7 L (8.1 US qt) (including oil cooler) at overhaul 

    Fig 2: Locating ATF Filler Bolt And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
    G05458999Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the ATF filler bolt (B) with a new sealing washer (C).
  9. Check that the fluid level is between the upper mark and the lower mark on the dipstick (see ATF LEVEL CHECK  ).
  10. Install the splash shield.
  11. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box bolts and the left rear engine compartment cover.
  12. If the maintenance minder required to replace the ATF, reset the maintenance minder (see RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION DISPLAY ), and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require to replace the ATF, go to step  11 and reset the ATF life with the HDS.
  13. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
    Fig 3: Locating Data Link Connector
    G05459000Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  14. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  15. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM and other vehicle systems. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (PART 2) ).
  16. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
  17. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU with the HDS.
  18. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
  19. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET with the HDS.
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