TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair
ATF Replacement
ATF Replacement
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or apply the parking brake, block both rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
3. Remove the ATF filler bolt and drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: If ATF cooler cleaning is necessary, refer to ATF Cooler Cleaning. See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Procedures/ATF Cooler Cleaning
4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
5. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid through the filler hole (A). Always use Acura ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF).
Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.
6. Install the ATF filler bolt (B) and a new sealing washer (C).
7. Check the ATF level. See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Procedures/ATF Level Check
8. If the maintenance minder required to replace the ATF, reset the maintenance minder, See: Service Reminder Indicators/Maintenance Required
Lamp/Indicator/Description and Operation and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require you to replace the ATF, go to
step 9.
