Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair

MTF Inspection and Replacement

NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Remove the front splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.

3. Remove the fluid check bolt (A) and the sealing washer (B). Check the condition of the MTF and make sure it is at the proper level (C).









4. If the fluid is dirty, remove the drain plug (D) and the sealing washer (E), and drain the MTF.

5. Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).






8. Refill the MTF from the filler plug hole on the transmission, until the MTF overflows from the fluid check bolt hole (A). Always use Acura Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF).

Fluid Capacity:









9. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

10. After the fluid stops overflowing, install the fluid check bolt (B) with a new sealing washer (C).

11. Install the front splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.

12. Lower the vehicle.

13. Install the filler plug (A) with a new sealing washer (B).






14. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC).

15. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

16. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM). If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit Testing and Inspection.

17. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.

18. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.

19. Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.

20. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.

21. Select RESETTING THE MTF LIFE with the HDS.