ATF Replacement

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

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission

Park the vehicle on level ground
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off
Remove the engine undercover

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Undercover With Bolts
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Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) Then reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B)

Fig 2: Drain Plug And Sealing Washer With Torque Specification
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Remove the ATF dipstick, and refill the transmission with the recommended fluid amount through the ATF dipstick guide tube opening (A) to bring the fluid level between the upper mark and the lower mark of the dipstick Always use genuine Acura ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity.

2 5 L (2 6 US qt) at change

6 5 L (6 9 US qt) at overhaul

Fig 3: Identifying ATF Dipstick Guide Tube Opening
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Insert the dipstick (A) into the guide tube (B) aligning the notch (C) with the guide tab (D)

Fig 4: Identifying Dipstick, Guide Tube, Notch And Guide Tab
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Check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK )
Install the engine undercover

Fig 5: Engine Undercover With Bolts With Torque Specification
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If the maintenance minder required to replace the ATF, reset the maintenance minder (see RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION DISPLAY ), and this procedure is complete If the maintenance minder did not require you to replace the ATF, Go to step 10
Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard

Fig 6: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC)
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM If it does not, Go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU with the HDS
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS
Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET, and reset the ATF life with the HDS