Transmission Fluid (HCF-2) Level Check and Replacement (CVT): Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

How to read the torque specifications .
Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
When you drain the transmission fluid to remove components, drain the fluid without warming the engine for safety.
Be careful not to burn yourself by nearby parts as they may be hot.

Vehicle - Lift
Engine Undercover Plate - Remove
Engine - Warm Up

1. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
2. Turn the engine off.

Transmission Fluid - Drain

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1. Remove the drain plug (A) with the sealing washer (B), and drain the transmission fluid for at least 5 minutes.

NOTE: Remove metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.

2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.

Transmission Fluid - Refill

1. Lower the vehicle.

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2. Remove filler cap (A).

3. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole. Always use Honda HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid.

NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.

Transmission Fluid (HCF-2) Capacity:
	3.7 L (3.9 US qt) at change
	5.8 L (6.1 US qt) at oil pan, valve body assembly, and transmission fluid pump removal, installation, and replacement*
	7.6 L (8.0 US qt) at overhaul

NOTE: *Reference transmission fluid (HCF-2) capacity when working time is 20 minutes. The actual transmission fluid (HCF-2) capacity will vary from the specified capacity based on the length of time the transmission fluid pan is off the transmission. Avoid leaving the transmission fluid pan off for extend periods of time.

4. Install filler cap with the lever toward the front of the vehicle.

Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump - Air Bleed (With Auto Idle Stop System)
Transmission Fluid Level - Check
All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Maintenance Minder - Reset

1. If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the transmission fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder").If the Maintenance Minder did not require to replace the transmission fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder with the HDS (see "Resetting the Individual Maintenance Items").