ATF Replacement

ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.

2. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

NOTE: If a cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF Cooler Cleaning ATF Cooler Cleaning.





3. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).

4. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the dipstick guide tube opening (A). Always use Honda ATF DW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.



















5. Insert the dipstick (A) into the guide tube (B) aligning the notch (C) with the guide tab (D).






6. Check the ATF level ATF Level Check.

7. If the Maintenance Minder indicated to replace the ATF, reset the Maintenance Minder. Maintenance Required Lamp/Indicator If the Maintenance Minder did not require to replace the ATF, go to step 8 ATF Replacement and reset the ATF life with the HDS.

8. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A).





9. 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;Testing and Inspection, K24Z6 engine. Testing and Inspection

10. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.

11. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.

12. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.

13. Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.

14. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.

15. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET, and reset the ATF life with the HDS.