Honda HR-V: Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Installation (CVT)

Removal

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Vehicle - Lift

2. Engine Undercover - Remove (With 2WD)

3. Left Front Splash Shield - Remove

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Transmission Fluid Pan - Remove

1. Remove the transmission fluid pan (A) with the dowel pins (B) and the gasket (C).

   NOTE: 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.

2. Remove the transmission magnets (A).

Installation

NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission.

1. Transmission Fluid Pan - Install

1. Install new transmission magnets (A).

Fig. 31: Transmission Fluid Pan With Torque Specifications

2. Install the transmission fluid pan (A) with the dowel pins (B) and a new gasket (C).

   NOTE:

   • Be careful not to damage the solenoid wire harness while installing the transmission fluid pan.
   • Tighten the transmission fluid pan mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.

2. Transmission Fluid - Refill

3. Transmission Fluid Level - Check

4. Left Front Splash Shield - Install

5. Engine Undercover - Install (With 2WD)

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