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ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
  1. Park the vehicle on the level ground.
  2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
  3. Raise the vehicle on a lift, make sure it is securely supported.
  4. Remove the engine undercover.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Undercover And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G08074613Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Remove the intake air duct (see step  8 on TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
  7. Remove the ATF filler bolt (A) and the sealing washer (B).
    Fig 2: Locating ATF Filler Bolt And Sealing Washer
    G08074614Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
    NOTE: If a cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to the ATF COOLER CLEANING  .
    Fig 3: Locating Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
    G08074615Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
  10. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through 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) 

    8.0 L (8.5 US qt) at overhaul 

    Fig 4: Locating Filler Hole, ATF Filler Bolt And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
    G08074616Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the ATF filler bolt (B) and a new sealing washer (C).
  12. Remove the ATF dipstick (A).
    Fig 5: Locating ATF Dipstick Fluid Level Upper Mark And Lower Mark
    G08074617Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. 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.
  14. Install the engine undercover.
  15. Install the intake air duct (see step  69 on TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
  16. Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
  17. If the Maintenance Minder required ATF replacement, reset the Maintenance Minder (see MAINTENANCE MINDER™ ), and this procedure is complete. If the Maintenance Minder did not require you to replace the ATF, go to step 18.
  18. 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
    G08074618Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. 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 ).
  20. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
  21. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.
  22. Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
  23. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
  24. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET, and reset the ATF life with the HDS.
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