2012 Honda Accord I4 Transmission Oil Filter Change

Quick explaination on how to change an inline transmission filter on a 2012 Honda Accord I4. This applies specifically for any 2008-2012 Honda Accord with **I-4 engines**. Part used is linked here:

[DiamondScuff]

Heres my story to anyone whos going to perform this. So theres 2 different placements for these filters on the accord. One above the transmission like right above feel free to change that no big deal. THEN THERES THIS ONE. I bought the dam oem filter thinking it was ontop of the transmission (my mistake for not confirming with my car and assuming from the videos). Turns out its this shitty placement under the fusebox 1 and a half feet. After i moved the fusebox 2-3" at max to the left i could still barely fit my arm down the hole. I have no idea how this replacement is even possible lol. I could take off the top hose/clamp on the top but the bottom was no chance. I figured maybe i could go underneath to get the bottom but either the sub frame or control arm is in the way so that was a no go. Do yourself a favour right now and if its the accord with the filter under the fusebox pause that filter buy which is 49.99+ tax canadian go buy a 24 pack of beer. Go enjoy them instead of stressing over this filter which is not even recommended for service at honda. If you want to love your tranny do the 3lt change.

[cartere]

My dealer told me “your tsx doesn’t have a external filter none of our 5 speed autos do” I’m like why is their a part for it on your website then and lo and behold they learned something new they quoted me like 4 hours labor I’m just gonna do it myself with this video

[kantiusaify]

Finally going to get this done !!
I also have the Astro Hose Clamp Removal Tool, which I purchased last year for lower & upper cooling hoses replacement.
OK, I located transmission filter, just under the fuse box. Like "Old hickory" mentioned, It's placed vertically.
I know how to pull up the fuse and move out of the way.
There's a 10mm bolt holding the transmission filter bracket, which I have to remove, don't seem to be a problem there.
When the transmission filter bracket is removed, how good is the slack so the lower hose clips can be accessed and removal of the lower hose ?
Thanks in advance.

[rageoricproductions]

I watched this video and thought cool, that will be easy... What a PITA this job is! The fuse box barely moves even after detaching from its mount and the filter is deep underneath it. WTF were they thinking with the placement of this thing? It took 2 people on a second attempt about 45 mins with the clamp plyers shown in this video to get the dammed filter off. After you slide the clamps down you have to get under the car and use round hose clamp plyers that fit around the hose and pull and twist while the other persons holds it from above along with a small right angle pick to break the seal the rubber hose has to the filter. You absolutely should replace this filter though. Honda says is does not have to be replaced, BS, the internal filter is just a screen. This is the only thing on the transmission doing any actual filtering. It’s just like some other manufacturers who say the trans fluid is good for a lifetime. Good for the lifetime of the warranty, NOT the lifetime of the car. Some people can get 350k out of their transmission, but only if you keep that fluid clean and changed regularly. I changed mine at 47k (3x drain and fill) and it was not black but was ready to be changed. I think first change should be a 3x D&F and every 30k after that 1 or 2x D&F. The filter I will probability change every other D&F since its such a PITA.

[shariqkudcs]

What was your shifting problem just curious...

[kantiusaify]

Need I say it. "You did the same, did NOT show the filter location and detailed full process to change the filter"