ATF Replacement and Level Check: Check

How to use this service information .

Be careful not to burn yourself by the hot part.

NOTICE: 

• Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
• When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.

1. ATF Level - Check

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle Lifted
   • Engine Undercover Removed
   • Engine Warmed Up
     NOTE:

     Warm up the engine by raising the engine speed around 3, 000 RPM until the cooling fan(s) comes on.

   Procedure/Specifications 

   NOTICE:  Check the ATF level right after shifting the transmission through all of the positions/modes and turning the engine OFF.

   NOTE:

   There are two types of level plugs: integrated washer type and separated washer type.

   1. Start the engine.

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   2. While pressing the brake pedal firmly, shift the transmission to P

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   R

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   N

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   D

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   S

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   2nd

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   S

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   D

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   N

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   R

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   P position/mode, and wait at least 3 seconds in each position/mode.

   NOTE:

   To shift to 2nd gear, enter the sequential sportshift mode by pressing the paddle shifter while in the S position/mode.

   3. Turn the engine off.

   4. Integrated washer type: Remove the level plug (a). Separated washer type: Remove the level plug (a) with the sealing washer (b).

   5. Check the ATF level.

   Specifications 

   Position	Specification
   c	The ATF is dripping from the level plug hole.

   6. If necessary, remove the filler plug (d) with the sealing washer (e), and add the recommended fluid through the filler plug hole (f) until the ATF overflows from the level plug hole.

   NOTE:

   • Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.
   • Overfilling or underfilling the fluid will damage the transmission.

   Fluid Details 

   Type
   Acura ATF TYPE 2

   7. Integrated washer type: Install a new level plug. Separated washer type: Install the level plug with a new sealing washer.

   8. Install the filler plug with a new sealing washer.

   Result 

   • If the ATF level is below the proper level, check for fluid leaks at the transmission and the fluid lines. If a problem is found, fix it before filling the transmission with ATF.
     NOTE:

     Do not overfill or underfill the ATF.