CVT Fluid Replacement (CVT)

CVT Fluid Replacement

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).

2. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the engine off.

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

4. Remove the lid (A) for maintenance.






5. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the CVTF.

NOTE:

- Remove metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.
- If a cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to the CVTF cooler cleaning CVTF Cooler Cleaning (CVT).





6. Reinstall the drain plug and a new sealing washer (B).

7. Install the lid (A) for maintenance.






8. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) (A), and wipe it with a clean cloth.






9. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the dipstick tube opening (A) to bring it to the upper mark on the dipstick. Always use Honda CVTF. Using a non-Honda CVTF can affect shift quality.










10. Check that the CVT fluid level CVT Fluid Level Check (CVT).

11. Insert the dipstick (A).






12. If the Maintenance Minder required replacing the CVTF, reset the Maintenance Minder Description and Operation. Even if the Maintenance Minder did not require you to replace the CVTF, go to step 13.

13. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.






14. Go to the Individual Maintenance Items Reset, and do the MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET with the HDS.