ATF Replacement

ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
2. Park the vehicle on the level ground, and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).





4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
5. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the dipstick hole to bring the fluid level between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick. Always use Honda ATF DW-1 (ATF-Z1 has been replaced with ATF DW-1, Honda Service News Nov 2010) automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
2.4 L (2.5 US qt, 2.1 Imp qt) at change
5.9 L (6.2 US qt, 5.2 Imp qt) at overhaul

6. Check that the fluid level is between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick.
7. Insert the dipstick back into the transmission.
8. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located behind the driver's dashboard lower cover.





9. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and reset the ATF life with the HDS.
11. '06 4-door model and '07-08 2 and 4 door models: If the maintenance minder recommends replacing the ATF, reset the maintenance minder, and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not recommend replacing the ATF, go to step 12.

^ '06 2-door model: If the maintenance minder recommends replacing the ATF, reset the maintenance minder, and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not recommend replacing the ATF, notify the customer that the maintenance minder service interval has not been reached and the maintenance minder will still be on the same interval as before.

12. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
13. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
14. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
15. Select RESETTING THE ATF with the HDS.

NOTE: If you changed the engine oil at the same time with the ATF, select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE AND ATF with the HDS instead.