ATF Level Check (9-Speed A/T): Check

NOTE:

Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
Be careful not to burn yourself.

Vehicle - Lift Set
HDS DLC - Connect

ATF Level - Check

Fig 1: Level Plug Bolt With Torque Specifications (With AWD)

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Fig 2: Level Plug Bolt With Torque Specifications (Without AWD)

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1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

2. Enter the VSA maintenance mode.

3. Start the engine.

4. Shift the transmission to S position/mode.

5. Run the vehicle in 1st gear, 2nd gear, 3rd gear, and 4th gear, at sequential shift mode, and wait for at least 10 seconds to each gear. Slow down, and stop the wheels.

NOTE:

Do not run transmission on the lift past 4th gear, or transmission damage will occur.

6. Shift the transmission to P position/mode, then raise the engine speed at 2, 000 rpm to ensure that the torque converter is full of ATF.

7. Run the engine at idle speed until ATF Temperature reaches 104 °F (40 °C) (allowed adjusting range: 99- 113 °F (37- 45 °C)) with the HDS.

8. Remove the level plug (A), and make sure the ATF level is at the proper level (B) while the engine is still running.

NOTE:

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

9. If necessary, add the transmission with the recommended fluid through the level plug hole (C) until the ATF overflows, then wait until the ATF dropped. Always use Honda ATF TYPE 3.

NOTE:

Using the wrong type ATF can affect shift quality.

10. Install a new level plug.

11. Turn the engine off.

Proper ATF level:

The ATF is dropping from the level plug hole with the transmission warmed up at 104 °F (40 °C).

All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.