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Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the engine cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover
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  2. Remove the upper grille cover (see UPPER GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the coolant reservoir from the bracket.
  4. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (A), then remove the front ignition coils (B).

    FRONT 

    Fig 2: Removing Front Ignition Coils With Torque Specifications
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    REAR 

    Fig 3: Removing Front Ignition Coils - Rear With Torque Specifications
    G07353476Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the spark plugs (C).
  6. Apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to the plug threads, and screw the plugs into the cylinder head, finger-tight, then tighten the plugs to the specified torque.

    Specified Torque 

    22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft) 

  7. Install the ignition coils in the reverse order of removal.