Transmission Fluid (HCF-2) Replacement

NOTE:
Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
When you drain the transmission fluid to remove components, drain the fluid without warming the engine for safety.

3. Engine - Warm Up
1.
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
2.
Turn the engine off.

4. Transmission Fluid - Drain
1.
Remove the drain plug (A) with the sealing washer (B), and drain the transmission fluid for at least 5 minutes.
NOTE:
Remove metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.
Be careful not to burn yourself by the hot part.
2.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.

5. Transmission Fluid - Refill
1.
Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).
NOTE: Be careful not to burn yourself by the hot part.
2.
Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler plug hole (A) until transmission fluid overflows. Always use Honda HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid.
Transmission Fluid (HCF-2) Capacity:
3.4 L (3.6 US qt) at change
4.2 L (4.4 US qt) at oil pan, valve body, and transmission fluid pump removal, installation, and replacement*
5.7 L (6.0 US qt) at overhaul
NOTE: *Reference transmission fluid (HCF-2) capacity when working time is 30 minutes. The actual transmission fluid (HCF-2) capacity will vary from the specified capacity based on the length of time the transmission fluid pan is off the transmission. Avoid leaving the transmission fluid pan off for extend periods of time.
3.
Temporarily install the filler plug with the sealing washer.

6. Transmission Fluid - Add
NOTE: Add transmission fluid after the shift lever operation without spending too much time.
1.
Lower the vehicle.
2.
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
3.
While pressing the brake pedal firmly, shift in turn the transmission to PRNDSLSDNRP position/mode (without paddle shifters)/PRNDSDNRP position/mode(with paddle shifters), and wait for at least 3 seconds to each position.
4.
Turn the engine off.
5.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
6.
Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).
NOTE: Be careful not to burn yourself by the hot part.
7.
Add the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler plug hole (A) until transmission fluid overflows. Always use Honda HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid.
8.
Reinstall the filler plug with a new sealing washer.

7. HDS - Connect
1.
Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
3.
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

8. Maintenance Minder - Reset (With Maintenance Minder System)
1.
If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the transmission fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder"). If the Maintenance Minder did not require to replace the transmission fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder with the HDS (see "Resetting the Individual Maintenance Items").

9. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.