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. Park the vehicle on level ground.

3. Remove the ATF filler bolt and 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.





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

5. 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.









6. Install the ATF filler bolt (B) and a new sealing washer (C).

7. Check that the ATF level is between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick ATF Level Check.

8. If the maintenance minder recommends replacing the ATF, reset the maintenance minder, and this procedure is complete.

- Information Display
- Multi-Information Display

If the maintenance minder did not require you to replace the ATF, go to step 9.

9. Connect the HDS to the DLC located behind the driver's dashboard lower cover.

10. 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.

11. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.

12. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.

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

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