ATF Filter Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The ATF filter is not a scheduled maintenance item. Replace the filter only if it is leaking/or contaminated, or when the transmission is being overhauled or replaced with a remanufactured unit.
- Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the front undercover (see FRONT UNDERCOVER REPLACEMENT ) and the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the transmission fluid (ATF).
- Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
- Remove the harness cover (A) from the ATF filter holder (B).
- Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF filter (B).
- Remove the ATF filter holder (C), and remove the ATF filter.
- install a new ATF filter, and secure it with its ATF filter holder and bolt.
- Connect the ATF cooler hose (see ATF COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT ).
- Install the harness cover to the ATF filter holder.
- Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ) and the front undercover (see FRONT UNDERCOVER REPLACEMENT ).
- Refill the transmission with ATF (see step 8 under ATF Replacement ).