ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission

Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off
Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block both rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle Make sure it is securely supported
Remove the ATF filler bolt and drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
NOTE: If ATF cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF Cooler Cleaning (see ATF COOLER CLEANING )

Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specification
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Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B)
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

With SH-AWD.

2 8 L (3 0 US qt) at change

7 7 L (8 2 US qt) at overhaul

Without SH-AWD

3 3 L (3 5 US qt) at change

7.5 L (7.9 US qt) at overhaul

Fig 2: ATF Filler Bolt And Sealing Washer With Torque Specification
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Install the ATF filler bolt (B) and a new sealing washer (C)
Check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK )
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 you to replace the ATF, Go to step 9
Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard

Fig 3: Identifying Data Link Connector
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU with the HDS
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS
Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET, and reset the ATF life with the HDS