Honda CR-V: ATF Replacement
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.
1. Park the vehicle on the level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
NOTE: If a cooler cleaning is done, refer to ATF Cooler Cleaning.
4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (B).
5. Refill the transmission through the dipstick guide tube opening (A) with the recommended fluid.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity:
4WDModel:
2.5 L (2.6 US qt) at change
7.2 L (7.6 US qt) at overhaul
2WDModel:
2.6 L (2.7 US qt) at change
7.0 L (7.4 US qt) at overhaul
6. Insert the dipstick (A) into the guide tube (B) aligning the notch (C) with the guide tab (D).
7. Remove the dipstick (A).
8. Check that the fluid level is between the upper mark (B) and lower mark (C) on the dipstick.
9. If the maintenance minder required replacement of the ATF, reset the maintenance minder (see page 3-6), and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require replacement of the ATF, go to step 10 and reset the ATF life with the HDS.
10. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A), and go to the BODY ELECTRICAL. If the HDS does not communicate with the PCM, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
11. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
12. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
13. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET to reset the ATF life with the HDS.
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Transfer Assembly Inspection/Removal/Installation
Transfer Assembly Inspection
1. Shift the transmission into the N position.
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is
supported securely.
3. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller
Transmission Removal/Installation
Transmission Removal
Special Tools Required
Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015
CR-V engine hanger adapter VSB02C000032
Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-
ATF Cooler
ATF Cooler Cleaning
Special Tools Required
ATF cooler cleaner GHTTTCF6H
Magnetic nonbypass spin-on filter GTHGNBP2
These special tools are available through the Honda
Tool and Equipment Program
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To Load a Disc
The in-dash disc player is behind the
navigation screen. To use the disc
player, press the OPEN button
beside the screen. The screen folds
back, and the disc slot appears.
Insert a disc about halfway into the
disc slot. The drive will pull the disc
in the rest of the way and beg
Brake Fluid
Check the fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir monthly.
Replace the brake fluid according to
the maintenance messages shown on
the information display.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed
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