MTF Inspection and Replacement
1. Vehicle - Lift

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Engine undercover plate – Romove (Engine Undercover Large type)

Remove the engine undercover plate.

3. MTF - Check
1.
Remove the oil check bolt (A) and the 6 mm sealing washer (B).
2.
Check the condition of the MTF and make sure it is at the proper level (C).
NOTE: If the fluid is dirty, replace the MTF.
3.
Install the oil check bolt with a new 6 mm sealing washer.

1. Vehicle - Lift

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. MTF - Drain
1.
Remove the oil check bolt (A) and the 6 mm sealing washer (B).
2.
Remove the drain plug (C) and the 20 mm sealing washer (D), and drain the MTF.
3.
Install the drain plug with a new 20 mm sealing washer.

3. Air Cleaner - Remove

Remove the air cleaner.

4. MTF - Refill
1.
Remove the filler plug (A).
2.
Refill the MTF from the filler plug hole on the transmission, until the MTF overflows from the oil check bolt hole (B). Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF).
Fluid Capacity:
 
1.9 L (2.0 US qt) at fluid change
 
2.0 L (2.1 US qt) at overhaul
3.
After the fluid stops overflowing, install the oil check bolt (C) with a new 6 mm sealing washer (D).

5. Filler Plug - Install
1.
Clean any dirt and oil from the sealing surface of the filler plug (A) and the transmission housing.
2.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0004 or 08718-0009) to the threads of the filler plug. Install the filler plug within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE:
If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.
If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

6. Air Cleaner - Install

Install the air cleaner.

7. HDS DLC - Connect
1.
Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
3.
Make sure the HDS communicates with vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

8. Maintenance Minder - Reset (With Maintenance Minder System)

If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the MTF, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder"). If the Maintenance Minder did not require to replace the MTF, reset the Maintenance Minder with the HDS (see "Resetting the Individual Maintenance Items").