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. 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.

3. Remove the ATF filler bolt and drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: If ATF 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 Always use Acura ATF DW-1 (ATF Z1 has been replaced by ATF DW-1, Honda Service News Nov 2010) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.





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

7. Check the ATF level. ATF Level Check

8. If the maintenance minder required to replace the ATF, reset the maintenance minder, Description and Operation and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require you to replace the ATF, go to step 9.






9. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode. 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 GAUGE 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.