Civic L4-1.8L CNG (2008)
Transmission Fluid Warmer - A/T: Service and Repair
ATF Warmer Replacement
1. Remove the splash shield.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system or the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.
5. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, and remove the battery and the battery tray.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly and the intake air duct.
7. Remove the battery base and the resonator.
8. Disconnect the water by-pass hoses (A) and the ATF warmer hoses (B) from the ATF warmer (C), and turn the hose ends up to prevent fluid from
flowing out.
9. Remove the ATF warmer, and replace it with new one.
10. Install anew ATF warmer on its bracket (D).
11. Slide the water by-pass hoses to the ATF warmer, and secure the hoses with the clips.
12. Slide the ATF warmer hoses over the ATF warmer lines (E) until the hose ends contact the bulge (F) and secure the hoses with the clip (G) at 6 - 8
mm (0.24 - 0.31 in.) (H) from the hose end.
13. Install the battery base and the resonator.
14. Install the intake air duct and the air cleaner assembly.
15. Install the battery tray and the battery, then secure the battery with its hold-down bracket.
16. Reconnect the positive cable to the battery, then connect the negative cable.
17. Install the splash shield.
18. Check the ATF level, and add ATF to proper level if necessary.
19. Fill the engine cooling system with recommended coolant.
20. Start the engine in P or N, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Turn off the engine, and recheck the ATF
level.
21. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system or the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets. Set the clock (on vehicles
without navigation).