Transmission Fluid Inspection And Replacement; Back-Up Light Switch Test - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

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Transmission Fluid Inspection and
Replacement
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the
engine OFF.
2. Remove the oil filler plug (A) and washer (BI. check
the condition of the fluid, and make sure the fluid is
at the proper level (C).
c
/
B~
/
A
3. If the transmission fluid is dirty, remove the drain
plug (D) and drain the fluid.
o
39 N·mI4.0 kgf·m,
29lbf·ltl
A
44 N·mI4.5 kgf·m,
331b1·ltl
4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
Oil Capacity
1.5
a
(1.6
us
qt) atfluid change
1.7
a
(1.8
us
qt)
at overhaul
Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting
and noise because
it
does not contain the proper
additives.
5. Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer .
Back-Up Light Switch Test
1. Disconnect the back-up light switch (A) connector.
A
29N·m
(3.0 kgf·m, 22lbf·ltl
2. Check for continuity between the back-up light
switch 2P connector No.1 and No.2 terminals.
There should be continuity when the shift lever is in
reverse.
3. If necessary, replace the back-up light switch.
Apply liquid gasket (PIN 08718-0001), and install it
on the transmission housing .
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