MSAA Civic with R18A2/R18Z4 engine 2009 -> — HONDA

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.4, I-VTEC, |, 1.8

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 13 workshop diagrams for L13Z1

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Run the engine until warm
2. Run the engine
3. Raise the vehicle
4. Turn the engine off
5. Place a draining tray under the gearbox

6. Remove the drain plug
7. Drain the gearbox fluid
8. Within 90 seconds
9. Refit the dipstick
10. Automatic transmission drain plug

Installation and checks

11. Refill through the dipstick tube
12. Refit the dipstick
13. Check that the position is correct as shown
14. Refit the cover underneath the transmission

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