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 splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the drain plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: If a cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF COOLER CLEANING .

Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
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Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the ATF dipstick, and refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the dipstick guide tube opening (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

7.8 L (8.2 US qt) at overhaul

Fig 2: Identifying Dipstick Guide Tube Opening
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Install the dipstick back into the dipstick guide tube (A) aligning the notch (B) with the guide tab (C).

Fig 3: Installing Dipstick Back Into Dipstick Guide Tube
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Check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ).
If the Maintenance Minder required ATF replace, reset the Maintenance Minder (see RESETTING INDIVIDUAL MAINTENANCE ITEM ), and this procedure is complete. If the Maintenance Minder did not require you to replace the ATF, go to step 11.
Connect the HDS to the DLC (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Data Link Connector
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). 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 GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT 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.