Tools Needed:
2 quarts of Honda Dual Pump Fluid (Honda part # 08200-9002), the manual says 1.1 quarts at fluid change so I just bought 2 gallons knowing I'd have a lot left over.
2 X ??mm washers (I'm not sure what size they are as I reused my old ones)
3/8 ratchet/socket drive
??mm socket
Torque wrench/breaker bar
Set of pliers
Liquid gasket
Container/catch pan for approximately 2 quarts of fluid
Funnel with a long hose or a squirt bottle
Difficulty Scale: On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being very difficult) this is a 2, there are some tight locations and it easy to spill fluid.
Process:
1.) Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface and turn the engine
off. No need to lift the vehicle.
2.) Remove the rear differential oil filler plug and drain plug. Allow the differential oil to drain into the catch pan.
3.) Once the oil has finished draining, clean the drain plug and
reinstall with a new washer, Tighten to 35 lbf-ft.
4.) Refill the rear differential with Honda Dual Pump Fluid (rear
differential oil) to the proper level.
This was the hardest part of the process as there is not much room to work. I used a small funnel with a hose. While under the car, I filled up the funnel (while keep the funnel part lower than the end of hose. I inserted the hose end into the filler hole and lifted the funnel into an open area by the wheel well that was higher than the filler hole. I had to repeat the process several time. Take it slow and be patient or you can spill a bunch of the dual pump fluid.
Next time I plan to use a squirt bottle, I imagine it will be much easier.
5.) Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer and tighten to
35 lbf-ft.
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