torque HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2001 Owner's Manual (in English)

5-speed Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission

Recommended Shift Points
Drive in the highest gear that lets
the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This will give you the best
fuel economy and effective emis- sions control. The following shift
points are recommended: Engine Speed Limiter
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine speed will enter into the tachometer's
red zone. If this occurs, you may feel the engine cut in and out This is
caused by a limiter in the engine's
computer controls. The engine will
run normally when you reduce the
RPM below the red zone.
Before downshifting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer's red zone. Automatic Transmission
Your Honda's transmission has fourforward speeds, and is electronically
controlled for smoother shifting. It
also has a "lock-up" torque converter
for better fuel economy. You may
feel what seems like another shift
when the converter locks.

Driving

Cooling System

5. When the coolant stops draining, tighten the drain plug at the
bottom of the radiator.

6. 4-cylinder models
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt in the
engine block. Tighten it securely.
Tightening torque:
61 Ibf.ft (83 N.m , 8.5 kgf.m)
6-cylinder models

Tighten the drain bolt at the rear of the engine cylinder block
securely.

Tightening torque:
7 Ibf.ft (10 N.m, 1.0 kgf.m)
7. 4-cylinder models

Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of
the engine.
Pour Honda All Season
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator. This coolant is a
mixture of 50 percent anti-freezeand 50 percent water. Pre-mixing
is not required.
Tighten the bleeder bolt when coolant comes out in a steadystream with no bubbles.

Maintenance

RESERVE TANK
RESERVE TANK CAP
HOLDER

6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models

Fill up to here
FILLER NECK
FILLER NECK
Fill up to here

6-cylinder models

Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models)

4. 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.
5. Torque the spark plug. (If you do
not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug two-thirds of a turn after it contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque: 13 lbf .
ft (18 N .
m, 1 .
8 kgf .
m) Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A
spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine.Ovcrtiglitening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.

6. Install the spark plug cap.
7. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs.
Specifications: NGK:

DENSO:
PZFR5F-11
PKJ16CR-L11

Spark Plug Gap:
0.04 in
(1.1
mm)

Maintenance

NOTICE

Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)

6. 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.
7. Torque the spark plug. (If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug two-thirds of a turn after it contacts the cylinder head.)
Tightening torque:
13 lbf .
ft (18 N .
m , 1.8 kgf .
m)

Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A
spark plug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine.Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.
8. Install the ignition coil. Reinstall the hexagon socket head cap bolt. 9. Push the wire connector onto the
ignition coil. Make sure it locks in

place.

10. Repeat this procedure for the other five spark plugs.
11. 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 flat-tipped
screwdriver.

Specifications:
NGK:

DENSO:
PZFR5F-11

PKJ16CR-L11

Spark Plug Gap:
0.04 in
(1.1
mm)

Maintenance

NOTICE

Changing a Flat Tire

15. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.

Tighten the wheel nuts to:
80 lbf .
ft (108N .
m,11 kgf .
m)
16. LX with ABS, EX, EX-V6 models

Remove the center cap beforestoring the flat tire in the trunk

well.

CONTINUED
Taking Care of the Unexpected

4-cylinder model

6-cylinder model