spark plugs HONDA ACCORD 2003 CL7 / 7.G User Guide

Install the ignition coil into the
hole.
Connect the wire connector to the
ignition coil. Make sure it locks in
place.
Push the ignition coil down all the
way. Install the bolt.
Repeat this procedure f or the
other three spark plugs.
Reinstall the coil cover, and
tighten the f our nuts.The spark plugs in your car are a
special iridium-tipped design f or
longer lif e. The spark plugs should
be replaced according to the distance
recommendation in the maintenance
schedule.
9.
10. 11. 12.13. NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
On some models
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Specif ications: Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)
Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models), Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)
Maint enance291
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11 IZFR6K-13
SKJ20DR-M13
Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A
spark plug that is too loose can
overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.
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Disconnect the wire connector
f rom the ignition coil by pushing
on the lock tab and pulling on the
connector. Pull on the plastic
connector, not the wires.Remove the spark plug with
a f ive-eighths inch (16 mm) spark
plug socket.
Use a wrench to remove the
hexagonsocketheadcapbolt
holding the ignition coil. Remove
the ignition coil by pulling it
straight out.
Loosen the two holding clips by
turning the heads one-quarter turn
counterclockwise with a f lat-tipped
screwdriver. Remove the cover on
the f ront cylinder bank by pulling
it straight up. Cleanoffanydirtandoilthathas
collected around the ignition coil.
1.
2. 3.4. 5.
Replacement
Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)
Maint enance292
HOLDING CLIP CONNECTOR
HEXAGON SOCKET HEAD CAP BOLT
IGNITION COIL
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Torque the spark plug. (If you do
not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug two-thirds of a turn
af ter it contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
Put the new spark plug into the
socket, then screw it into the hole.
Screw it in by hand so you do not
crossthread it.
Install the ignition coil. Reinstall
the hexagon socket head cap bolt.Push the wire connector onto the
ignition coil. Make sure it locks in
place.
Reinstall the cover on the front
cylinder bank while putting its
mounting clip in the hole on the
passenger’s side. Secure the cover
by turning the heads of the two
holding clips one-quarter turn
clockwise with a f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
Repeat this procedure f or the
other f ive spark plugs.
NGK:
DENSO:
6. 7.
8.9.
10. 11.
Specif ications:
Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)
Maint enance293
13 lbf·ft (18 N·m , 1.8 kgf·m) IZFR6K-11 SKJ20DR-M11
Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A
spark plug that is too loose can
overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation365
Fuses
Battery
Lights
Alignment
Engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm)143.6 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 24/2.2 CP
9.7 : 1
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm)
10 : 1
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 21 W
21/5 W
3CP
21 W
21 W
3CP8W
Interior
Under-hood 52 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
12 V
12 V
Capacity 12 V
12 V
12 V
1.1 W
2CP
5W
8W8W
12 V
12 V
Headlights
Front turn signal/
Front parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Spotlights/Front ceiling lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy light
Vanity mirror lights
Toe-in
Camber Caster
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm)0°1°
3°15’
See page 357 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page 356 or the fuse box
cover. See spark plug maintenance sec-
tion pages 291 and 293 .
Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder, SOHC VTEC
6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
HighLow
4-cylinder
6-cylinder
1: LX
2: EX (Amber)
3 : 6-cylinder models33
3
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Panel Brightness Control . 69
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Park Gear Position . 224
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Parking . 228
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Parking Brake . 102
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Parking Lights . 58
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 373
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PGM-FI System . 372
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Polishing and Waxing . 327
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Pollen Filter . 300
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children . 21
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Protecting Inf ants . 30
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 39
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Using LATCH . 40 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 345
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 134, 150, 169
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 318
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Rear Seat Armrest . 93
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Rear Seat, Folding . 92
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Rear View Mirror . 101
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 87, 90
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 222
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Reminder Lights . 57
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Remote Transmitter . 80
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 286
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Coolant . 275
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Engine Oil and Filter . 270
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Fuses . 354
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Light Bulbs . 312
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Schedule . 250
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Spark Plugs . 289, 292
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Tires . 306
.............................
Wiper Blades . 297
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 44 .................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 210
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Restraint, Child . 21
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Reverse Gear Position . 224
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Rotation, Tire . 306
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Saf ety Belts . 8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 380
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Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
..................................
Door Locks . 11
..........................
Head Restraints . 11
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Seat Belts . 8
..................
Seats and Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8
...............
Additional Information . 42
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 43
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Cleaning . 329
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 42
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Maintenance . 44
Reminder Light and
................................
Beeper . 42, 58
Index
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System Components . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seats, Adjusting the . 87
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Security System . 194
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Select/Reset Knob . 65
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Serial Number . 362
...........................
Service Intervals . 250
...........................
Service Manual . 382
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Service Station Procedures . 204
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Setting the Clock . 139, 156, 174
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 223
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 226
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Side Airbags . 47
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 47
How The SIDE Airbag Cutof f
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Indicator Light Works . 49
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Side Curtain Airbags . 48
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 48
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Signaling Turns . 68
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Snow Tires . 308
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 326
................
Sound System . 134, 150, 169
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 334
............................
Specif ications . 366 ........
Spark Plugs, Replacing . 289, 292
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Specif ications Charts . 364
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Speed Control . 195
........................
Speed Limiter . 222, 226
...................................
Speedometer . 63
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 45
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 51
How Your Airbags
............................
Work . 45, 47, 48
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 48
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SRS Components . 45
..................................
SRS Service . 51
.............................
SRS Indicator . 48, 59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 78
.......................
Starting the Engine . 219
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 220
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With a Dead Battery . 342
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 345
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
Stereo Sound .......................
System . 134, 150, 169
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Storing Your Car . 323 ........................................
Sun Visor . 106
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Sunglasses Holder . 107
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing . 51
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SRS Indicator . 48, 59
...................
System Components . 45
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Synthetic Oil . 269
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Tachometer . 63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 317
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 333
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 367
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Emissions Control Systems . 371
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 369
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 373
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 64
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 373
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Time, Setting the . 139, 156, 174
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Timing Belt . 302
Index
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