Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement

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NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the fluid check bolt (A) and the sealing washer (B). Check the condition of the MTF and make sure it is at the proper level (C).

Fig 1: Sealing Washer, Drain Plug, MTF Proper Level And Fluid Check Bolt With Torque Specifications
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If the fluid is dirty, remove the drain plug (D) and the sealing washer (E), and drain the MTF.
Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Filler Plug And Sealing Washer
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Refill the MTF from the filler plug hole on the transmission, until the MTF overflows from the fluid check bolt hole (A). Always use Acura Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF).
Fluid Capacity:

2.1 L (2.2 US qt) at fluid change

2.5 L (2.6 US qt) at overhaul

Fig 3: Fluid Check Bolt Hole, Sealing Washer And Fluid Check Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Raise the vehicle on a lift.
After the fluid stops overflowing, install the fluid check bolt (B) with a new sealing washer (C).
Install the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
Lower the vehicle.
Install the filler plug (A) with a new sealing washer (B).

Fig 4: Sealing Washer And Filler Plug With Torque Specifications
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Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM). If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
Select RESETTING THE MTF LIFE with the HDS.