Rear Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement: Replacement

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Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).

Fig 1: Filler Plug, Sealing Washer And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the drain plug (C) and the sealing washer (D), and drain the fluid.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
Refill the recommended fluid until it reaches the bottom of the filler plug hole.
Fluid Capacity:

2.53 L (2.67 US qt) at fluid change

2.77 L (2.93 US qt) at overhaul

Recommended fluid: Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF)
Reinstall the filler plug with a new sealing washer.
If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the rear differential fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder (see MAINTENANCE MINDER™ ), and this procedure is complete. If the Maintenance Minder did not require to replace the rear differential fluid, go to step 8.
With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) behind the driver's dashboard lower cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Data Link Connector
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the PCM. If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (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 MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 6 RESET with the HDS, and reset the rear differential fluid life.