mkimmey1
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I did this service with about 20k on my EX-T. This procedure should be the same for both the 2.0L and the 1.5L, but I am not sure about the Type R.
1. Remove the transmission fill plug. It is right behind the MAF sensor and down inside the engine bay. I put 2 3/8 ratchet extensions together and attached a breaker bar to loosen it.
2. Lift the car up and remove the transmission drain plug. It will be on the left side of the vehicle next to the rear motor mount. It also will take a 3/8 ratchet (or extension with a ratchet or breaker bar attached).
3. Let all the transmission fluid drain out.
4. While its draining, replace the crush washer on the drain plug.
5. Re-install the drain plug and tighten it down. Clean up any remaining residue.
6. Insert a long funnel (or flexible hose w/ funnel on the end) into the fill plug up top. Pour in 2 quarts of Honda Genuine MTF.
7. Re-install the drain plug. I found it easiest to put it on the ratchet extension and feed it down into the hole. The plug will stay on the extension until you pull it off.
8. Reset code 3 in the "Maintenance Minder" system. If your car has the TFT instrument cluster, you can do this by going to the maintenance menu, then hold down the Enter button, and select 3. If your car does not have the TFT cluster, I do not know if you can reset an item that hasn't come "due" yet. If the oil life is 15% or below, and the 3 code is shown, you can simply reset all due items, as long as you have performed the other services too.
1. Remove the transmission fill plug. It is right behind the MAF sensor and down inside the engine bay. I put 2 3/8 ratchet extensions together and attached a breaker bar to loosen it.
2. Lift the car up and remove the transmission drain plug. It will be on the left side of the vehicle next to the rear motor mount. It also will take a 3/8 ratchet (or extension with a ratchet or breaker bar attached).
3. Let all the transmission fluid drain out.
4. While its draining, replace the crush washer on the drain plug.
5. Re-install the drain plug and tighten it down. Clean up any remaining residue.
6. Insert a long funnel (or flexible hose w/ funnel on the end) into the fill plug up top. Pour in 2 quarts of Honda Genuine MTF.
7. Re-install the drain plug. I found it easiest to put it on the ratchet extension and feed it down into the hole. The plug will stay on the extension until you pull it off.
8. Reset code 3 in the "Maintenance Minder" system. If your car has the TFT instrument cluster, you can do this by going to the maintenance menu, then hold down the Enter button, and select 3. If your car does not have the TFT cluster, I do not know if you can reset an item that hasn't come "due" yet. If the oil life is 15% or below, and the 3 code is shown, you can simply reset all due items, as long as you have performed the other services too.
