ATF Replacement

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NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block both rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the engine undercover (see ENGINE UNDERCOVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the ATF filler bolt and drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: If a cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF COOLER CLEANING .

Fig 1: Drain Plug With Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
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Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the filler hole (A). Always use Honda ATF-DW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity

4WD:

2.8 L (3.0 US qt) at change

7.9 L (8.3 US qt) at overhaul

2WD:

3.3 L (3.5 US qt) at change

7.5 L (7.9 US qt) at overhaul

Fig 2: ATF Filler Bolt And Sealing Washer With Torque Specifications
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Install the ATF filler bolt (B) and a new sealing washer (C).
Check the ATF level (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ).
If the maintenance minder recommends replacing the ATF, reset the maintenance minder (see GENERAL INFORMATION ), and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require you to replace the ATF, go to net step.
Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

Fig 3: Identifying Data Link Connector
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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 GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU 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 3 RESET, and reset the ATF life with the HDS.