Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement

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

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Plug And Sealing Washer And Proper MTF Level
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the fluid is dirty, remove the drain plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), and drain the MTF.

Fig 2: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer, Filler Plug With Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer, and refill the transmission with MTF to the proper level. Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF).
Fluid Capacity:

1.4 L (1.5 US qt) at fluid change

1.6 L (1.7 US qt) at overhaul
Install the filler plug (C) with a new sealing washer (D).
Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
Lower the vehicle on the lift.
If the Maintenance Minder required replacing the MTF, reset the Maintenance Minder (see MAINTENANCE MINDER™ ). Even if the Maintenance Minder did not require you to replace the MTF, go to step 10.
With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

Fig 3: Identifying Honda Diagnostic System With Data Link Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Go to the Individual Maintenance Items Reset (see RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE MINDER ), and do the MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET with the HDS.