Transmission Fluid (HCF-2) Replacement

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1 Transmission Fluid (HCF-2) Replacement NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission. When you drain the transmission fluid to remove components, drain the fluid without warming the engine for safety. 1. Vehicle - Lift Set 2. Engine Undercover - Remove (With 2WD) 3. Engine - Warm Up 1. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice). 2. Turn the engine off. 4. Transmission Fluid - Drain 1. Remove the drain plug (A) with the sealing washer (B), and drain the transmission fluid for at least 5 minutes. NOTE: Remove metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug. Be careful not to burn yourself by the hot part. 2. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer. 5. Transmission Fluid - Refill 1. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B). 1/5

2 NOTE: Be careful not to burn yourself by the hot part. 2. Refill the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler plug hole (A) until transmission fluid overflows. Always use Honda HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid. Type Honda HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid Capacity Change Oil pan, valve body, and transmission fluid pump Transmission overhaul Transfer removal, installation, and replacement removal, installation, and replacement* 2WD 3.5 L (3.7 US qt) 4.3 L (4.5 US qt) 5.8 L (6.1 US qt) AWD 4.0 L (4.2 US qt) 4.8 L (5.1 US qt) 6.8 L (7.2 US qt) 4.5 L (4.8 US qt) NOTE: *Reference transmission fluid (HCF-2) capacity when working time is 30 minutes. The actual transmission fluid (HCF- 2) capacity will vary from the specified capacity based on the length of time the transmission fluid pan is off the transmission. Avoid leaving the transmission fluid pan off for extend periods of time. 3. Temporarily install the filler plug with the sealing washer. 6. Transmission Fluid - Add 2/5

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4 NOTE: Add transmission fluid after the shift lever operation without spending too much time. 1. Lower the vehicle. 2. Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice). 3. While pressing the brake pedal firmly, shift in turn the transmission to P R N D S L S D N R P (without paddle shifter) or P R N D S D N R P (with paddle shifter) position/mode, and wait for at least 3 seconds to each position. 4. Turn the engine off. 5. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 6. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B). NOTE: Be careful not to burn yourself by the hot part. 7. Add the transmission with the recommended fluid into the filler plug hole (A) until transmission fluid overflows. Always use Honda HCF-2 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid. 8. Reinstall the filler plug with a new sealing washer. 7. All Removed Parts - Install 1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal. 8. HDS - Connect 9. Maintenance Minder - Reset (With Maintenance Minder System) 4/5

5 1. If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the transmission fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder"). If the Maintenance Minder did not require to replace the transmission fluid, reset the Maintenance Minder with the HDS (see "Resetting the Individual Maintenance Items"). 5/5

Service Bulletin

Service Bulletin 16-062 November 2, 2016 05121 Version 1 2014 15 MDX: Judder from the Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch AFFECTED VEHICLES Year Model Trim VIN Range 2014 15 MDX ALL ALL BACKGROUND A judder