Transmission
Removal
@. Mako suro lifts. iacks, and satety stands are placod
properly, and hoi3t bracket are attached to lhe cor-
rect position on the engine {see soction 1}.
. Apply parking brake and block r€ar wheels so tha
vehicle will not roll off stands and fall on you while
working undor it.
CAUTION: Use tender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal from
the battery, then remove the positive (+)terminal.
Remove the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
1.
assembly.
3. Remove the starter cables and cable holder from
the starter motor.
STARTER CABLE
STARTER MOTOR
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4, Disconnect the solenoid harness connector, the drivepulley speed sensor connector, and the ground cable
terminals.
DRIVE PULI.-EYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOIO HARNESSCONNECTOR
Remove the clip, then separate the shift cable from
the control lever,
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable.
WASHER
WASHER
GROUND CABLE
GROUND CAELE
CONTROL LEVER
S}IIFT CABLE
6) TRANSMISSION HOUSING GASKET Replace'
@ DOWEL PIN
@) ATF FEED PIPE
@ o-RING Replace.
60 o-RING Replace.
@) DRIVE PULLEY SPEED SENSOR
@ TRANSMISSION HANGER
@ SNAP RING
@ txaust Sxtfu, zs t 31 mm selective part
@ SALL BEARING
6J RING GEAR6D SNAP RING
@ aevense aRlxe rND PLATE Selective part
@ REVERSE BRAKE DISC
@ REVERSE BRAKE PLATE
@ DISC SPRING6} THNUST WASHER
@} finusr NeeoLr eelnNc
@ THRUST WASHER
@ GARRIER ASSEMBLY
@ THRUST WASHER
@ THRUST NEEDLE BEARING
@} SUN GEAR
@ SEALING RING REPIACE'
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ INPUT SHAFT
@ NEEDLE BEARING
@ SEALING RING FEPIACE'
@ SEALING RING {RUBBERI Replace'
@ ATF FEED PIPE
O END COVER
O ATF FEED PIPE
O DOWEL PIN
@ O-RING Replace.G) FEED PIPE FLANGE
@ reeo ppe ruruce puru
O] ROLLERO IruTENMEDNTE XOUSING ASSEMBLY
ao corutnoL sxlrr lsseugLv
@ tnlrusmtsstottt ttoustt'tc
@ SHIFT CABLE BRACKET
c) BREATHER CAP
@ oll- SEAL Replace.
@ CONTROL LEVER
G LoCK WASHER Replace.(D secololaY ceaR SHAFT SPEED sENsoR
o) onvel put-uv sPEED SENSOR
@ O-RING Replace.(O SNAP RING6 rnmrsutsstoru xouslNc oRlvEN PULLEY
SHAFT ROLLER BEARING
@ END COVER GASKET REPIACE'
@ o-RING Replace
6o mnruulL vnLVe goDY LINE A
64 MANUAL VALVE BODY LINE B
@ O-RING Replace.
@ DETENT SPRING
O ATF FEED PIPE
@ O-RING Replace.
@ MANUAL VALVE EODY
@ DOWEL PIN
@ r'rllull valve goDY SEPARAToR PLATE
6D SNAP RING
@t roRwlno cturcx ASSEMBLY
@ o-RING Replace
@ SNAP RINGo3 spnlruc aetlrupn/RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY
@ nevense ennr eBtottt
@ o-RING Feplace.
@ SNAP RING RE'AINER
@ ATF FEED PIPE
.1,
TOROUE SPECIFICATIONS
6x1.0mm
6x1.0mm
8 x 1.25 mm
8 x 1.25 mm
8 x 1.25 mm
12 N.m (1.2 kgf'm,8.7 lbf'ft)
14 N.m {1.4 kgf'm, 10 lbift)
37 N.m (3.8 kgf'm, 27 lbf'ft)
26 N.m (2.7 kgf'm,20 lbf'ft)
29 N.m (3.0 kgf'm, 22 lbf'ft)
6B
8B
8F
8G
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rl,
22. Install the shift cable end on the control lever, and
install the shift cable on the shift cable bracket'
CAUTION: Take care not to bend the shift cable'
23. lnstall the clip in the direction shown.
LOCKNUT
SHIFI CABLE 29 N m {3.0 kg{ m, 22lblftl
SHIFT CABLEERACKET
WASHERIPLASTIC)
CONTROL LEVER
24, Connect the solenoid harness connector. the drive
pulley speed sensor connector. and the ground
cable terminals.
6x1.0mm12 N.m {1.2 kgf.m.8,7 rbtft)
GROUND CABLETERMINAL 6x1.0mm
GROUNDTERMINAL
12 N.m {1.2 kgf'm,8.7lbtfrl
DRIVE PULLEYSPEED SENSORCONNECTOR
SOLENOID HARNESS
CONNECTOR
25. Connect the starter motor cable on the starter motor.
and install the cable holder.
NOTE: When installing the staner motor cable. make
sure that the crimped side of the ring terminal is
facing out (see section 23).
STARTEB
BMOUNTING NUT
9 N.m (0.9 kgf m,7 lbf ft)
26. Install all removed connectors and clamps'
27. Install the distributor.
28. Install the intake air duct and air cleaner housing
29.
assemDly.
Refill the transmission with the recommended
Genuine Honda CVT Fluid (see page 14-2991
CAUTION: While filling the CvT Fluid, bs surs not io
allow dust and other fotoign particles to entor into
the transmission.
Connect the battery positive (+) terminal first, then
the negative (-l terminal to the battery'
Check the ignition timing (see section 23).
Start the engine. Set the parking brake, and shift the
transmission through all gears three times Check
shift cable adjustment (see page 14-355).
Check the front wheel alignment (see section 18)
Let the engine reach operating temperature (the
radiator fan comes on) with the transmission in lXl
or E position, then turn it off and check fluid level'
Perform the start clutch calibration procedure on
page 14-293.
Road test as described on pages 14-296 and 14-297
30.
31.
34.
36.
STARTER MOTOR
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Shift Indicator PanelATF Gooler/Hoses
Adjustment
1.Check that the index mark on the indicator aligns
with the E mark on the shift indicator panel when
the transmission is in NEUTRAL.
lf not aligned, remove the front console {see section
20).
Remove the shift indicator panel mounting
and adjust by moving the panel.
NOTE: Whenever the shift indicator panel is removed,
reinstallthe Danel as described above.
It,
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lnstallation
1. Installthe ATF cooler, ATF cooler line assembly and
the ATF cooler hoses.
6x1.0mm11 N.m ('l 1 kgf.m,8.0lbl'ftlATF COOLER LINE ASSEMBLY
ATF COOLER HOSE
RADIATOR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf'm, 7 8 lbf'ft)
ATF COOLER
Connect the ATF cooler
lines and ATF cooler. and
as shown.
hoses to the ATF cooler
secure them with the clips
1l lTf{il.T
6-8mm10.2 - 0.3 in)
33-35mm11.3 - 1.4 inl
2-1mm10.1 - 0.2 in)
2-ilmm{0.1 - 0.2 in)
ATF COOI..ER HOSES
Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Connector or
Terminal
Number of
CavhiosLocationConnocts ioNotes
c401
c402
c403
c404
c405
c406
c407
c407
c408
c409
c410
c411
c412
c413
c414
c415
c416
c417
c418
c4l9
c420
c42'l
c423
c424
c425
c426
c427
c42A
c429
c430
c431
c432
c433
c434
c435
c431
c438
c439
'14
't4
I
I
10't2
24
16
7
o
18
20
18
7
6
I
o
4
7
8
14
1
Above under-dash fuss/relay box
Under left side ot dash
Under left sid€ of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Und€r left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/r€lay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Eehind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
In the steering column cover
In the steering column cover
In the steering column cover
In the steering column covEr
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Eehind under-dash fus€/relay box
Floo. wire harness (C555)
Floor wire harness (C554)
Security system
Cruise control unit
Daytime running lights control unit
Daytime running lights control unit
Roof wire harness (C701)
Moonroof wire harness (C7l1)
Front fog light connector
Integrated control unit
Dashboard wire harness (C504)
Dashboard wire harness (C502)
SRS main harness (C802)
Data link connector
Starter cut relay
lgnition switch
Security system
Clutch switch
Clutch interlock switch
Under-dash fuss/relay box (C9191
Undor-dash fuse/r€lay box {C920)
Under-dash tuse/relay box (C922)
Under-dash luse/relay box (C914)
Under-dash fuse/rBlay box (C915)
Horn relay
Brake swilch
Windshield wiper/washer switch
Rear window wiper/washer switch
Turn signal switch
Combination lighvturn signal switch
Cable reel
lnterlock control unit
Secondary heated oxygen sensor sub-
harn€ss (C781)
Ay'T gear position switch
Shift lock solenoid
Park pin switch and Ay'T gear position
console light
Transmission control module (TCM)
Transmission control module {TCM)
Under-dash fuse/relay box {C925)
ABS
Optional
Canada
Canada
Optional
Atr
MTT
Optional
Mlf
NT
Atf
CVT
CVT
Optional
AN
Atr
G401Left kick panelBody ground, via main wire harness
Main Wir€ Harness (Loft side of da3h and floor branch): '96 - 97 models
*2:Without moonroof*4: With moonroof*5: M/T (with cruise control or for D16Y5 engine)*6: With secondary heated oxygen sensor (H02S)
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Connector ldentification and Wire Harness Routing
Connoctor or
Tgrminal
Number of
CavitiesLocationConneqts toNot€s
c401
c402
c403
c404
c405
c406
c407
c407
c408
c409
c410
c411
c4't2
c413
c414
c415
c416
c417
c418
c419
c420
c421
c422
c423
c424
c425
c426
c427
c428
c429
c430
c431
c432
c433
c434
c435
c437
c438
't4
l4
8,
1
10
12
24
7
6
18
20
18
7
6
8
7
8
14
2
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Behind under-dash fuss/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under-dash relay box
Above under-dash fuse/relay box
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Eehind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Behind under-dash fuse/rslay box
Behind under-dash fuse/relay box
Under-dash relay box
Under left side of dash
In the steering column cover
In the steering column cover
In the steering column cover
In the steering column cover
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under middle of dash
Under left side of dash
Under left side of dash
Floor wire harness (C555)
Floor wire harness (C554)
Security system
Cruise control unit
Daytime running lights control unit
Daytime running lights control unit
Roof wiro harness (C7011
Moonroof wire harness (C711)
Front fog light connector
Integrated control unit
Dashboard wire harness (C504)
Dashboard wire harness (C502)
SRS main harness (C802)
Data link connector
Starter cut relay
lgnition switch
Security system
Clutch switch
Clutch inlerlock switch
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C919)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C920)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C922)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C914)
Under-dash fuse/relay box (C915)
Horn relay
Brake switch
Windshield wiper/washer switch
Rear window wiper/washer switch
Turn signal switch
Combination light/,turn signal switch
Cable reel
lnterlock control unit
Secondary heated orygen sensor sub-
harness (C781)
Ay'T gear position switch
Shift lock solenoid
Park pin switch and Aff gear position
console light
Transmission control module (TCMI
Transmission control module (TCM)
ABS
Optional
Canada
Canada
Optional
M
MIT
Optionsl
MlT
Alr
NT
NT
CVT
CVT
G401Left kick panelBody ground, via main wire harness
Main Wire Harn€ss {Left side ot dash and floor branchl: '98 model
*2: Without moonroof*4:With moonroof*5: M/T (with cruise control or for D16Y5 engine)*6: With secondary heated oxygen sensor (H02S)
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PGM-FI (All '9G'98 Models except Dl685; '99r0O D16y5 with M/T)
TRANSMISSIONCONTROLMODULE (TCM)
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ECM ECMcontrol controlReference data datavollage inDutNREF) OMA}:q{.J
(VREF) OMA) OMB)Reference ECM ECMcontroldatajnput
EGRcontrol shift' I solenoid
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23-6
-25. CW Transmission Solenoid
- Gray- Lower front of transmission- On engine wire harness
1
2 GRNAVHT (H LC LS +)
3 BLUAVHT (SH LS +)
4 YEL (SC LS +)
5
6
7
8
GRN/BLK (SOL IN H)
PNK/BLK (HLC LS _)
GRN|VEL (SH LS -)
PNK/BLU (SC LS _)
26. Interlock Control Unit
- Gray- Behind left side oJ dash, right of steering column- On main wire harness
1
7
2
3
4
WHT/BLU (Key interlocksolenoid control)
YEL (lgnition input)
YEUBLK (Shift locksolenoid control)
BLK (G401)
WHT (Key
interlock switch input)
BLKBLU (Park lnput)
WHT/RED (Shinlock circuit control)
WHI/BLK(Park pln switch input)
6
7
27. C352
- Gray- On bottom of under-hood {use/relay box- On main wire harness
1
789
I
1
2
3
4
GRN (Fans)
BLUAVHT (fuC
compressor controlS)
WHT/BLK(Hazard warning lights)
WHT/BLK (Fuse 42)
BLKRED (A/Ccompressor clutchrelay control)
BLK,/YEL (Fuse 17)
WHT/GRN (Fuse 52)
WHT (Fuse 48)
6
7
8
I
28. C101
- Gtay- Left rear of engine compartment- Connecls engine wire harness to main wire harness
1 l\,4ale - BLK/YELFemale - BLK,ryVHT(Fuse 15)
2 BLK (G101)
3 YEURED (Oilpressure indicator light)
4 *1/*4: BRN/BLK (G101)
5 YEUBLK (PGI\4,FD
6 WHT/BLU(Charging system)
7 YEL/GRN (Gauges)
I *1: BLU (lgnition
sYstem)
9 Male - BLK VHTFemale - BLKRED(Slarting system)
10 *2: BLKryEL(lgnition system)*3: Male - BLK/YELFemale - RED(lgnition system)
*1= 96-'98 models: All'99: D16Y5 with M,iT*2= '96-'97 models: All'98-'99 modelsr GX*3= '96-'98 models: All except GX*4=: '98''00 Models: GX
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