ATF Replacement
ATF ReplacementNOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Bring the transmission up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the engine under cover.
4. Remove the ATF filler bolt and drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: If cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF cooler cleaning.
5. Reinstall the drain plug and a new sealing washer (B).
6. Remove the left rear engine compartment cover. Remove the two mounting bolts for the under-hood fuse/relay box, and swing it out of the way.
7. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the filler hole (A). Always use Acura ATF DW-1 (ATF Z1 has been replaced by ATF DW-1, Honda Service News Nov 2010) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.
8. Install the ATF filler bolt (B) with a new sealing washer (C).
9. Check that the fluid level is between the upper mark and lower mark on the dipstick.
10. Install the splash shield.
11. Install the under-hood fuse/relay box bolts and left rear engine compartment cover.
12. If the maintenance minder required to replace the ATF, reset the maintenance minder, and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require to replace the ATF, go to step 11 and reset the ATF life with the HDS.
13. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
15. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM and other vehicle systems. If it doesn't, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
16. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
17. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU with the HDS.
18. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
19. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET with the HDS.