ATF Replacement
Note. Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
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- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
- 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.
- Remove the engine undercover (see «ENGINE UNDERCOVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-360102-S28217707452010042600000) ).
- Remove the ATF filler bolt and drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). NOTE: If a cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to «ATF COOLER CLEANING»(ref-360064-S02044207662010042600000) .
- Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
- 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 4WD: 2.8 L (3.0 US qt) at change 7.9 L (8.3 US qt) at overhaul 2WD: 3.3 L (3.5 US qt) at change 7.5 L (7.9 US qt) at overhaul
- Install the ATF filler bolt (B) and a new sealing washer (C).
- Check the ATF level (see «ATF LEVEL CHECK»(ref-360064-S01995935312010042600000) ).
- If the maintenance minder recommends replacing the ATF, reset the maintenance minder (see «GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-360055-S13257743062010042600000) ), and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require you to replace the ATF, go to net step.
- Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
- 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»(ref-360057-S07895027512010042600000) ).
- Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
- Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU with the HDS.
- Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
- Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
- Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET, and reset the ATF life with the HDS.