ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

Park the vehicle on the level ground.
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, apply the parking brake, block both rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front undercover.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Undercover And Bolts
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Remove the ATF filler bolt and drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: If a cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF COOLER CLEANING

Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
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Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
Remove the intake air duct and the air cleaner housing.
Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole (A). Always use Acura ATF DW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:

3.1 L (3.3 US qt) at change

8.0 L (8.5 US qt) at overhaul

Fig 3: Locating Filler Hole, ATF Filler Bolt And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
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Install the ATF filler bolt (B) with a new sealing washer (C).
Remove the dipstick (A).

Fig 4: Locating Dipstick Fluid Level Upper Mark And Lower Mark
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Make sure the fluid level is between the upper mark (B) and the lower mark (C) on the dipstick, then insert the dipstick back into the dipstick guide tube.
Install the air cleaner housing and the intake air duct.
Install the front undercover.

Fig 5: Locating Front Undercover And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the ATF, reset the Maintenance Minder (see RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE MINDER ), and this procedure is complete. If the Maintenance Minder did not require you to replace the ATF, go to step 15.
Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

Fig 6: Locating DLC Under Driver's Side Of Dashboard
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, got to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE REMINDER with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET, and reset the ATF life with the HDS.