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Fluid Capacity
1.5 L (1.6 US qt) at fluid change
1.7 L (1.8 US qt) at overhaul
13-82Manual Transmission
Transmission Fluid Inspection and Replacement
A
C
B
C
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m,
33 lbf·ft)
A
39 N·m
(4.0 kgf·m,
29 lbf·ft)
B D
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is
securely supported.
2. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), check the condition of the MTF, and make sure
it is at the proper level (C).
3. If the MTF is dirty, remove the drain plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), and drain it.
4. Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer, and refill the transmission with MTF to the proper
level. Always use Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF).
5. Install the filler plug (C) with a new sealing washer (D). 6. If the maintenance minder required to replace the
MTF, reset the maintenance minder (see page 3-4).
If it did not reset, go to step 7.
7. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
9. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM). If it does not
communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting
(see page 11-204).
10. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
11. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
12. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
13. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3, and reset the MTF life with the HDS.
Replace. Replace.
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Special Tools Required
13-84
Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal
A
B C
D
A A
B
D
C
A
B
 Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015
 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
 Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T 1256
 Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
These special tools are available through the Acura
Canada Technical Tools Department; FAX
866-398-8665/e-mail: ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
1. Do the battery removal procedure (see page 22-69).
2. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel (see page 20-163).
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see page 11-345).
4. Remove the harness clips (A) and the intake air duct (B), then remove the battery base (C) with the
coolant reservoir (D). 5. Remove the clutch line bracket (A), then carefully
move the slave cylinder (B) out of the way to avoid
bending the clutch line.
NOTE: Do not press the clutch pedal after the slave
cylinder has been moved.
6. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A), the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor
connector (B), the r everse lockout solenoid
connector (C), and the harness clips (D).
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13-86Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal (cont’d)
A
B
C
VSB02C000015 VSB02C000025
A D
B
C
AAR-T1256
10. Remove the engine wire harness cover (A) by lifting up on the lock tab (B), then slide the harness
cover forward off the bracket (C).
11. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded holes in the cylinder head. 12. Install the front leg assembly (A), the hook (B), and
the wingnut (C) from an A and Reds engine support
hanger (AAR-T1256) onto the 2006 Civic engine
hanger (VSB02C000025). Carefully position the
engine hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook
to the forward hole in the engine hanger adapter
(D). Tighten the wingnut by hand to lift and support
the engine/transmission assembly.
NOTE: Use care when working around the
windshield.
13. Remove the two upper transmission mounting bolts.
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13-87
A
B
B
B
A
B A
B
C D
B
14. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box (A) by lifting up on the lock tabs (B), then move it aside.
15. Remove the engine control module (ECM) bracket (A), then move it aside. Remove the clutch line
clamp (B). 16. Disconnect the ground cable (A), then remove the
transmission mount bracket bolts (B) and nuts (C).
Remove the transmission mount bracket (D).
17. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
18. Remove the splash shield.
19. Drain the MTF. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (see page 13-82).
20. Separate the lower arm (see step 5 on page 16-4).
(cont’d)
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13-88Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal (cont’d)
A
B
C
A
B A
B
A
21. Remove the stiffener plate (A) from the left side ofthe steering gearbox, and the mounting bracket (B)
from the right side of the steering gearbox.
Disconnect the exhaust mounting rubber (C).
22. Remove the stiffener plate (A) and the harness clip (B). 23. Remove the front engine mount mounting bolt (A)
and nut (B), then remove the lower radiator hose
from the front engine mount bracket.
24. Remove the front engine mount (A) from the transmission and the engine.
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Front side
Rear side
13-90 Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal (cont’d)
31. Pry out the driveshafts inboard joint (see step 8 on
page 16-5).
32. Remove the intermediate shaft (see page 16-23).
33. Remove the clutch cover.
34. Support the transmission with a transmission jack. 35. Remove the transmission mounting bolts.
36. Pull the transmission away from the engine until
the transmission mainshaft clears the clutch
pressure plate.
37. Slowly lower the transmission about 150 mm (6 in.). Check once again that all hoses and harnesses are
disconnected and free from the transmission, then
lower it completely.
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Special Tools Required
Front side
Rear side
13-91
Transmission Installation
A
A
A 12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m,
47 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
 Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015
 2006 Civic engine hanger VSB02C000025
 Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T 1256
 Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
These special tools are available through the Acura
Canada Technical Tools Department; FAX
866-398-8665/e-mail: ch_technicaltools ch.honda.com
NOTE: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
2. Make sure the two dowel pins (A) are installed in the clutch housing. 3. Check the release fork and the release bearing, and
reinstall them with appropriate grease (see page
12-24).
4. Place the transmission on the transmission jack, and raise it to engine level.
5. Install the transmission mounting bolts.
(cont’d)
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13-93
14x1.5mm
88 N·m
(9.0 kgf·m,
65 lbf·ft)
12x1.25mm
74 N·m
(7.5 kgf·m,
55 lbf·ft)
A
A 12x1.25mm
64 N·m
(6.5 kgf·m,
47 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m,
40 lbf·ft)
10x1.25mm
59 N·m
(6.0 kgf·m,
43 lbf·ft)
A
B
12. Install a new lower torque rod bracket mounting bolt.
13. Install the front engine mount bracket (A) on the transmission and the engine with new bolts.
14. Loosely tighten a new front engine mount bracket mounting bolt (A), then attach the lower radiator
hose to the front engine mount bracket. 15. Install new middle subframe mounting bolts.
16. Install the steering gearbox stiffener plate (A) and
the harness clip (B).
(cont’d)
Replace. Replace.
Replace. Replace.
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