Finally had time to do this This Yule (actually doing a lot piled up DIYs). I remember running for months with an improperly covered transmission dipstick earlier when I got this ride, that added more reason for me to do this...

Materials:
1. 10" wrench
2. New transmissions filter (P/N: 25430-PLR-003, got the OEM)
3. NOSE pliers
4. Rag

Following

GAZZUZZ:
Following

Thanks Boss, welcome.

The replacement part. I should note at this point that this model features an external filter. So,no need to bring down the transmission pan.

Location of the transmission filter...This can be found if you look downward from the driver's side below the engine fuse box.

See pix below.

I recommend taking out the engine airbox, both the upper and lower halves, and removing the 2 bolts holding the fuse box. This would give you more room to take out the filter

Again you do not need to drain ATF to do this, the spill is minimal and can be caught by a shop rag.

To continue, loosen the 10" bolt holding the transmission filter bracket. Bolt is already removed in the 1st pix. Bracket out in 2nd pix

Pike please look at the pictures I hope you considered the direction of the new filter?

The hardest part of this venture was loosening the 3-prong clamps at the end of the hoses. What worked was placing the nose pliers as if it would pass through the filter. This enabled it to grip all 3 prongs.

With the clamps off, place a shop rag beneath the filter and wiggle each end of the filter side to side to break the seal and remove the filter.

NB: Before removing the filter note it's direction.

GAZZUZZ:
Pike please look at the pictures I hope you considered the direction of the new filter?

Thanks Gazz, I sure did and at one point had to make a reference to these pix which I took earlier for making this thread

im confused o...is that the transmission filter? that roundish metal thing?
im used to bmw and the likes...

Resuming...Finally, fit in the new filter and follow the previous steps in reverse to put things back together. pix shows the new filter in place

adeniyisavage:
im confused o...is that the transmission filter? that roundish metal thing?
im used to bmw and the likes...

exactly, the round black thing with hoses at both ends.

Pic #1 Needle Nose Pliers

Pic #2 Regular Pliers

Regular, not needle nose pliers is the proper tool for those clamps.

Not sure why manufacturers resorted to putting filters inside the transmission.

Good job

CityNG:
Pic #1 Needle Nose Pliers

Pic #2 Regular Pliers

Regular, not needle nose pliers is the proper tool for those clamps.

Not sure why manufacturers resorted to putting filters inside the transmission.

Good job

Thanks CityNG. Been following Tessie silently and learning a lot...

I actually tried the regular pliers but the business end was not just wide enough to get all 3 prongs. Maybe extra large pliers will do, but the needle nose ones worked just fine when positioned as described though.

Piyke:


Thanks CityNG. Been following Tessie silently and learning a lot...

I actually tried the regular pliers but the business end was not just wide enough to get all 3 prongs. Maybe extra large pliers will do, but the needle nose ones worked just fine when positioned as described though.

I know what you mean.

I bought one like this for this situation.

CityNG:


I know what you mean.

I bought one like this for this situation.

Yea. This looks built for the job, will look for it. Certainly.

piyke
please how much is this filter in Nigeria market?. thanks a lot I never knew there was such thing externally. I asked my mechanic when I first bought my 2005 accord , and he said it is internal filter.

iykmon:
piyke
please how much is this filter in Nigeria market?. thanks a lot I never knew there was such thing externally. I asked my mechanic when I first bought my 2005 accord , and he said it is internal filter.

I don't know the price in Naija market o, it shouldn't be expensive. I try to do brand new OEM on sensitive systems such as the transmission. So in such cases I get from abroad

Honda transmission don't usually have internal filter, there is a screen but it make service a lot easier to drain and refill I didn't even know they have inline filter till now.

Compared to so American manufacturers that don't even have drain plugs so you have to remove the pan filled with oil while under the car those system guarantee business for dealers some don't even have dipsticks so you can't check color and level just take it to dealer as scheduled which is whty those brands died out in the third world; American,VW,Benz,BMW

sultaan:
Honda transmission don't usually have internal filter, there is a screen but it make service a lot easier to drain and refill I didn't even know they have inline filter till now.

Compared to so American manufacturers that don't even have drain plugs so you have to remove the pan filled with oil while under the car those system guarantee business for dealers some don't even have dipsticks so you can't check color and level just take it to dealer as scheduled which is whty those brands died out in the third world; American,VW,Benz,BMW

Never knew they were brands featuring the bold. Most amazing

General Piyke,

Are you based in Lagos?
Will like to see you and get my oil leaks resolved.

VTC strainer, VTC solenoid o-ring, VTEC solenoid gasket/filter and pressure switch o-ring.

'05 Accord.

dcole73:
General Piyke,

Are you based in Lagos?
Will like to see you and get my oil leaks resolved.

VTC strainer, VTC solenoid o-ring, VTEC solenoid gasket/filter and pressure switch o-ring.

'05 Accord.

Lol at general.

Not based in Lagos! Easy fixes by any genuine tech.

Piyke:


Lol at general.

Not based in Lagos! Easy fixes by any genuine tech.

Thanks Piyke
I got them replaced in January.

Next mission will be to replace this transmission filter. Problem is sourcing it.

Piyke:
Finally had time to do this This Yule (actually doing a lot piled up DIYs). I remember running for months with an improperly covered transmission dipstick earlier when I got this ride, that added more reason for me to do this...

Materials:
1. 10" wrench
2. New transmissions filter (P/N: 25430-PLR-003, got the OEM)
3. NOSE pliers
4. Rag

Old post, but I have a question.
Are you saying there's no internal filter on this car?
I'm having an issue with mine and the technician says they will drop the gearbox, tear it apart, so they can change the filter. I'm not understanding.

Macmilla:

Old post, but I have a question.
Are you saying there's no internal filter on this car?
I'm having an issue with mine and the technician says they will drop the gearbox, tear it apart, so they can change the filter. I'm not understanding.

I'm not sure. I never took my transmission pan off.

Piyke:


I'm not sure. I never took my transmission pan off.

So did the replacement fix any problems for you?

I would still recommend a professional to handle this job if not it may easily become messy. It shouldn't cost much on labour but remember to drain and refill the tranny fluid with the recommended spec.

Macmilla:

So did the replacement fix any problems for you?

It was preventive

cardoctor:
I would still recommend a professional to handle this job if not it may easily become messy. It shouldn't cost much on labour but remember to drain and refill the tranny fluid with the recommended spec.

It is a rather straightforward job for a DIY enthusiast.

1. Remove battery
2. Remove battery tray
3. Remove intake air filter box
4. Remove single bolt holding transmission filter bracket
4. Use angled needle nose plier to take off front and back transmission filter clips
4. Remove transmission filter

Reverse steps to replace and voilà . . . All done. Time 3 hrs tops (with beer break in-between)

Piyke:
The replacement part. I should note at this point that this model features an external filter. So,no need to bring down the transmission pan.

Old post though but where can I get this filter?
Most mechanics always say the filter is inside the transmission.

kelvinmnet:


Old post though but where can I get this filter?
Most mechanics always say the filter is inside the transmission.

Depends on the car. Though most and I think this one too has an internal filter in addition to the external one. I got OEM from Amazon or hondapartsnow.com I believe. New Chinese ones are sold in the local car parts markets