1

Front Water Passage Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)

19411-5G0-A02

1

Rear Cylinder Head Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)

12261-R9P-A01

1

Front Cylinder Head Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)

12251-R9P-A01

1

Radiator (DENSO)

19010-5J6-A01

1

Warmer Hose B (ATF)

19433-5J2-A00

1

Water Hose A

19521-5J6-A50

1

Water Hose C

19523-5J6-A10

1

Water Hose (Lower) (A)

19502-5J6-A50

1

Water Hose (Lower) (B)

19504-5J2-A50

1

Water Hose (Upper)

19501-5J6-A10

1

Reserve Tank Tube B

19104-5J6-A00

1

Reserve Tank Tube A

19103-5J6-A00

1

Water Inlet Hose

79721-TZ5-A10

1

Water Outlet Hose

79725-TZ5-A11

1

Thermostat Cover Assembly

19315-5J2-A01

1
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Warmer Hose A (ATF)

19432-5J2-A50

1

Connecting Pipe

19505-5J2-A00

1

Water Passage

19410-5J2-A00

1

O-Ring (Denso)

91307-RTA-005

2

Reserve Tank Joint

19106-RSA-G00

1

Reserve Tank Cap

19102-5J6-A00

1

Oil Filter

15400-PLM-A02

1

Accessory Cooler Kit (If equipped)

06255-5NC-326

1

Flange Bolt (12 x 75 mm)

90163-TA0-A00

4

Water Hose B

19522-5J6-A00

1

Tank Reserve

19101-5J6-A00

1

REQUIRED MATERIALS – REPAIR PROCEDURE D
Part Name

Part Number

Quantity

ATF Type 3.1 (only if the vehicle is equipped with an accessory
cooler)

08200-9017

1

Coolant Type 2

OL999-9011A

3

Acura motor oil 0W-20

08798-9073

7

NOTE: Order the Honda ATF for this campaign.

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TOOL INFORMATION
Part Name

Model Number

Quantity

Coolant Flush Kit Pump and Filter Set

VSB02C000045

1

9 A/T Pressure Test Kit

VSB02C000046

1

9 A/T Bucket and Hose Set

VSB02C000047

1

9 A/T Adapter and Hardware Set

VSB02C000048

1

NOTE:
 Each dealer was sent one of each of these tools. If you need additional tools, contact the Honda Tool and
Equipment Program at 888-424-6857.
 Individual items in the kit and sets are not available separately. You must order the complete kit or set.
Coolant Flush Kit Pump and Filter Set - VSB02C000045

9 A/T Adapter and Hardware Set - VSB02C000048

9 A/T Pressure Test Kit - VSB02C000046

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9 A/T Bucket and Hose Set - VSB02C000047

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DATE INSPECTION
1. Inspect the date on the transmission warmer. The affected transmission warmers were built between April 28, 2015
(2015-04-28) and July 15, 2015 (2015-07-15).



If the build date is within the date range, go to ATF WARMER INSPECTION.
If the build date is before or after the date range, go to step 2.

2. Check the client responses on the RO to see if the vehicle overheated.



If the vehicle did not overheat, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.
If the vehicle did overheat, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.

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ATF WARMER INSPECTION
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the splash shield. Refer to the service information.
3. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to the service information.
4. Remove the intake air guide. Refer to the service information.
5. Remove the 12-volt battery. Refer to the service information.
6. Remove the battery box. Refer to the service information.
7. Remove the connector bracket. Refer to the service information.
8. Using commercially-available clamps, pinch off the coolant hoses.

9. Remove the coolant hoses from the transmission warmer.

10. Clean the connection points around the transmission fluid warmer pipes.


If the vehicle is equipped with an accessory external cooler, go to step 11.



If the vehicle is NOT equipped with an accessory external cooler, go to step 12.
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11. Detach the accessory transmission cooler hoses.


Remove the bolt and the bracket.



Push the retaining clip out, and detach the external accessory cooler lines.

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12. Remove the 3 hold down bolts and 2 fixing plate bolts to remove the transmission warmer. Place the warmer on a
clean surface.

13. Prepare the transmission warmer to check for leaks.
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
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Remove the original ATF lines from the warmer.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the lines as you may reuse them.
Install the pressure check tool as shown with the fixing plates, and torque the bolts to 10 N·m (7 lb-ft).
Fill a bucket with warm water.
Connect shop air to pressurize the warmer, and adjust the pressure check tool to 70 psi.

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14. Check the transmission warmer for leaks by submerging the warmer completely under the water and watching for
bubbles.




NOTE: Some bubbles are normal when the transmission warmer is first submerged and will come to a stop.
If there is a leak, there will be a steady stream of bubbles coming from the transmission warmer.
If there are no bubbles coming from the warmer, continue with the warmer replacement. Go to step 15.
If there are bubbles, take photos (see Photos) and check to see if the vehicle also overheated by checking the
client responses on the RO.
- If the transmission warmer leaks but the engine did not overheat, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE C.
- If the transmission warmer leaks and the engine overheated, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE D.

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Photos
If there are bubbles because of a leaking transmission warmer, take photos of the bubbles during the
pressure test, the transmission warmer serial number, and the VIN.
 The pressure test



The transmission warmer serial number



VIN

NOTE:
 These photos must be submitted with any warranty claim where the transmission is replaced.
 Make sure you install the leaking transmission warmer on the original transmission to be returned to the
remanufacturing facility. Any transmission replacement claims that do not have the leaking warmer installed
on the returned transmission may be subject to debit.
 Any transmission replacement claims that do not include the required photos may be subject to debit.
Unacceptable Photos
Photos must correspond to the warranty claim submittal standards. Photos may be rejected for the following
reasons:
 Out of focus and unreadable
 Too small of a file size
 Too dark
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15. Remove the 8 O-rings on the pipes by gently pushing the O-rings off with your fingers.
 If the vehicle is equipped with an external cooler, go to step 16.
 If the vehicle is not equipped with an external cooler, go to step 17.
NOTE:
- Do not use picks or screwdrivers to remove the O-rings as you may damage the sealing surface.

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16. Remove the Jiffy-Tite fittings.






Remove the fitting by using two 19 mm wrenches. Use one wrench to hold the ATF tube, and remove the fitting
with the other.
Clean the pipes.
NOTE: Make sure your hands are clean or wear gloves to avoid contaminating the Jiffy-Tite fitting.
Install the Jiffy-Tite fitting, and torque it to 22 N·m (16 lb-ft).
Remove the sealing caps by twisting ¼ turn to the right.
The Jiffy-Tite fitting is a one-time use only.

17. Clean the pipes, then install four new O-rings.
NOTE: Make sure your hands or gloves are clean to avoid contaminating the O-rings.
18. Coat the O-rings with ATF 3.1.

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19. Install the original ATF warmer pipes onto the new transmission warmer using the fixing plates.
Torque the bolts to 10 N·m (7 lb-ft).

20. Install the new transmission warmer to the transmission. Install the ATF warmer pipes using fixing plates. Torque
the bolts to 10 N·m (7 lb-ft).

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21. Check to see if the vehicle also overheated by checking the client responses on the RO.




If the engine did not overheat and has an accessory external ATF cooler, go to step 22.
If the engine did not overheat and does not have an external ATF cooler, go to step 23.
If the engine overheated, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.

22. Install hose A to line A and hose B to line B as shown.

23. Install the connector bracket.
24. Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.

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REPAIR PROCEDURE A
NOTE:
 Use this procedure only if the engine did not overheat. If the engine overheated, go to REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
 Fill in the flush work sheet (see page 70), and attach it to the RO.
1. Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses at the engine.

2. Disconnect the two heater hoses at the engine.
3. Disconnect the ATF transmission warmer line (coolant).
4. Remove the thermostat housing.

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5. Remove the thermostat from the housing using a 32 mm socket. Push in on the thermostat, and twist the socket.
Once the thermostat has released from the housing, remove the thermostat.

6. Install the green rubber plug from the coolant flush kit into the thermostat water jacket as shown. To prevent the
plug from falling into the water passage, cover the opening with a shop towel.

7. Remove the shop towel, and install the thermostat housing without the thermostat.

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8. Using the three colored plugs from the flush kit, cap off both heater hoses and the ATF transmission warmer line as
shown.

9. Using commercially available clamps, clamp the throttle body coolant lines as shown.

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10. Remove the lid from the SUPPLY bucket, and install the large (1.5 in.) return hose with the T-fitting through the hole
in the lid as shown.

11. Install the thermostat adaptor to the pump outlet hose.

12. Install the pump outlet hose onto the thermostat housing.

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13. Install the return hose onto the water passage as shown.

14. Fill the SUPPLY bucket with 4.5 gallons of fresh water and install the lid to the bottom of the upper lip.
15. Install the pump inlet line to the SUPPLY bucket lid as shown.

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16. Turn on the pump, and let it run for 10 minutes.
NOTE: If this is the first time using the pump, remove the priming plug, fill the pump with clean water, then reinstall
the plug.

17. After 10 minutes, turn the pump off and dump all the contents of the SUPPLY bucket into the waste coolant
container. Wipe off any oil residue from the bucket, refill the bucket with water, repeat the flush 4 more times
(50 minutes total time flushing with water), then go to step 18.

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18. Substitute the water for coolant (OL999-9011A), and run the pump for 10 minutes to circulate the fluid.

19. After 10 minutes, turn the pump off and dump all the contents of the SUPPLY bucket into the waste coolant
container. Refill the SUPPLY bucket with coolant, and run the pump for 10 minutes.
20. Disconnect the pump outlet line from the engine, and remove the thermostat adaptor. Replace the outlet adaptor
with the 0.75 in. heater hose adaptor.

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21. Remove the thermostat cover, remove the green rubber plug, and return it to the coolant flush kit. To prevent the
plug from falling into the water passage, cover the passage with a shop towel.

22. Connect the pump outlet hose to the heater hose as shown.

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23. Disconnect the return hose from the engine. Install the heater core return hose through the DUMP bucket lid.

24. Attach the heater core return hose to the heater hose as shown.

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25. Fill the SUPPLY bucket with water and run the pump until the SUPPLY bucket is empty.

26. Empty the DUMP bucket into the waste coolant container.
27. Repeat the flush (steps 25 and 26) 3 more times.
28. Empty the DUMP bucket into the waste coolant container, and wipe off any oil residue from the bucket.
29. Remove the pump and return hoses, clamps from the throttle body hoses and the three colored plugs from the
vehicle.

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30. Replace the radiator, the 10 indicated coolant hoses, thermostat, coolant reserve tank and hoses, and the 2 ECT
sensor (1 and 2) O-rings. Refer to the image for the location of all the components.
NOTE:
 Make sure to remove the green rubber plug that was installed in the thermostat water jacket and return
it to the flush kit.
 When refilling the cooling system after the flush is complete, some oil may be present in the cooling
system. Thorough testing has shown the amount left over after the flush procedure is within acceptable
limits provided the flush procedure was followed completely.

31. Fill the engine with coolant.
32. Install the battery box and the 12-volt battery.
33. Install the air guide and the air cleaner.
34. Fill the engine with coolant.
35. If the transmission warmer was replaced, check the ATF and adjust as needed. Refer to the service information.
NOTE: Make sure you use Honda ATF Type 3.1 if you have to add fluid. Using the wrong ATF can affect shift
quality.
36. Check for any ATF and coolant leaks.
37. Reinstall the splash shield.

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REPAIR PROCEDURE B
NOTE:
 Use this procedure only if the engine overheated. If the engine did not overheat, go to REPAIR
PROCEDURE A.
 Fill in the heater core part of the flush work sheet (see page 70), and attach it to the RO.
1. Remove the engine and transmission assembly (only the engine will be replaced). Refer to the service information.
Heater Core Flush Procedure
2. Connect the pump to the SUPPLY bucket.

3. Make sure the 0.75 in. heater hose adaptor is installed on the pump outlet hose, then connect the pump outlet hose