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Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Removal/Installation

  1. Remove the engine cover (see step 6 under ENGINE REMOVAL ).
  2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (A), then remove the ignition coils (B).

    FRONT 

    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil Connectors And Ignition Coils - Front
    G08051967Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    REAR 

    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coil Connectors And Ignition Coils - Rear
    G08051968Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the spark plugs and inspect them (see SPARK PLUG INSPECTION  ).
  4. 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) 

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