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Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the engine cover (see step 1 on REMOVAL ).
  3. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors, then remove the intake side ignition coils (A) and the exhaust side ignition coils (B).
    Fig 1: Intake Side And Exhaust Side Ignition Coils With Torque Specifications
    G08091749Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the spark plugs and inspect them (see SPARK PLUG INSPECTION ).
  5. 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: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft) 

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