2. Prepare fresh transmission fluid of the appropriate grade.
3. Other necessary tools and materials include: stands to secure the vehicle in a raised position, a 3/8" ratchet (with extension) for a socket wrench, a drain pan with a minimum capacity of 5 liters, and a supply of rags and/or old newspapers.
4. The fluid should be drained after being warmed up to normal operating temperature during a short trip. Hot ATF has a higher fluidity and is better at washing out sludge and other deposits.
Attention! ATF operating temperature can reach 180°C! Be careful, work with rubber gloves.
5. After making a short trip and warming up the ATF to normal operating temperature, park the car on a level horizontal area with a hard surface, jack it up and place it on supports, ensuring free access to the drain plug of the transmission case.
6. Place a drain pan and all necessary equipment under the transmission housing. Try not to touch the heated components of the power unit and exhaust system located under the bottom of the car.
7. Having properly positioned the receiving container, unscrew the drain plug (on 4-cylinder engines it is located on the right bottom of the AT crankcase, on V6 engines - on the left bottom). Unscrewing the plug is carried out using a ratchet drive and an extension. Do not forget that at first the ATF will start to flow out with relative pressure, which, as the liquid level decreases, will gradually decrease - be ready to adjust the position of the drain container accordingly in time. When the liquid flow has completely stopped, wipe the drain plug, screw it into its regular place and tighten it firmly.
8. Lower the car to the ground.
9. Without starting the engine, remove the dipstick from the transmission case (4-cylinder engines) or unscrew the filler bolt marked ATF - on V6 engines). Through the freed hole, pour in the required amount of fresh fluid of the required grade (see Specifications). Use a funnel to minimize ATF loss. Pour in small portions of fluid, periodically checking its level on the dipstick (see Section Checking the ATF level AT). Pause to allow the poured liquid to drain to the bottom of the tray.
10. Reinstall the dipstick/filler screw.
11. Start the engine, then slowly move the selector lever through all positions, ending in the "P" position, then set the parking brake.
12. Turn off the engine and check the ATF level. If necessary, make the appropriate adjustment (the fluid level should be approximately in the middle of the notched area of the dipstick blade).
(Material obtained from the website «www.hondabook.ru»)