ATF Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

Bring the transmission up to operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on) by driving the vehicle.
Park the vehicle on the level ground, and turn the engine off.

NOTE: If a cooler flusher is used, refer to ATF Cooler Flushing (see ATF Cooler Flushing ).

Fig 1: Removing The ATF Filler Bolt And The Drain Plug

Remove the ATF filler bolt and the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler hole (A) to the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:

2.9 l (3.1 US qt) at changing

7.2 l (7.6 US qt) at overhaul

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Filler Bolt & Sealing Washer
Install the ATF filler bolt (B) with a new sealing washer (C).