Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the under cover.





3. Remove the oil check bolt (A) and washer (B). Check the condition of the fluid. If the fluid is dirty, remove the drain plug (C) and washer (D).
4. Install the drain plug with a new washer.





5. Lay the fender cover over the fender, then remove the left rear engine compartment cover (A) and the left side engine compartment cover (B).
6. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the customer's XM radio channel presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF. Disconnect the negative (-) cable first, then the positive (+) cable from the battery. Remove the battery.
7. Remove the air cleaner housing.





8. Remove the battery base.





9. Remove the oil filler plug (A) and washer (B).





10. Refill the fluid from the oil filler plug hole of transmission, and until the transmission fluid overflows from the oil check bolt hole (A).
11. After the fluid stops overflowing, install the oil check bolt (B) with a new washer (C).
Fluid Capacity
2.2 ohms (2.3 US qt) at fluid change
2.5 ohms (2.6 US qt) at overhaul
Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using engine oil can cause stiffer shifting because it does not contain the proper additives.





12. Install the oil filler plug (A) with a new washer (B).
13. Install the battery base.
14. Install the air cleaner housing.
15. Install the battery. Connect the positive (+) cable first, then the negative (-) cable to the battery.
16. Install the left rear engine compartment cover and the left side engine compartment cover.
17. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then enter the customer's XM radio channel presets.