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ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
  1. Park the vehicle on a 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, or apply the parking brake, block both rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
  4. Remove the ATF filler bolt and the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
    NOTE: If a ATF cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF COOLER CLEANING  .
    Fig 1: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
    G08087236Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
  6. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the filler hole (A). Always use Honda ATF DW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.

    Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity 

    With ATF cooler: 

    3.4 L (3.6 US qt) at change 

    8.1 L (8.6 US qt) at overhaul 

    Without ATF cooler: 

    3.1 L (3.3 US qt) at change 

    7.6 L (8.0 US qt) at overhaul 

    Fig 2: Filler Hole, ATF Filler Bolt And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
    G08087237Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the ATF filler bolt (B) with a new sealing washer (C).
  8. Remove the dipstick (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Dipstick, Upper Mark And Lower Mark
    G08087238Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Make sure the ATF level is between the upper mark (B) and the lower mark (C) on the dipstick.
  10. If the Maintenance Minder recommends replacing 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 11 and reset the ATF life with the HDS.
  11. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
    Fig 4: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC)
    G08087239Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. 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 ).
  13. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
  14. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU with the HDS.
  15. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
  16. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET, and reset the ATF life with the HDS.
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