2003-2007 Honda Accord Spark Plugs Replacement · Slide your hand under the hood, directly above the Honda emblem. Locate and pull the hood tab to unlock the hood. Once the tab is

2003-2007 Honda Accord Spark PlugsReplacement

Instructions on how to remove and replace spark plugs.

Written By: Shaun MacDonald

2003-2007 Honda Accord Spark Plugs Replacement Draft: 2019-10-31Guide ID: 10944 -

This document was generated on 2019-11-04 03:39:57 PM (MST).

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INTRODUCTION

It's recommended that you change your spark plugs every 30,000 miles.

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Step 1 — Opening the Hood

Locate the hood latch beside the driver's side door, right next to the left foot rest.

Step 2

Pull the latch toward you to releasethe hood.




Step 3

Walk around to the front of the vehicle.

Slide your hand under the hood, directly above the Honda emblem. Locate and pull the hood tab tounlock the hood.

Once the tab is released, lift the hood up.

Step 4

Use your left hand to hold the hoodup. Locate the hood stand and pull itout of the clip.




Step 5

Place the tip of the hood stand intothe hole located in the upper left ofthe hood.

Let the hood rest on the stand.

Step 6 — Spark Plugs

Use a 10 mm hex driver or socket to remove the four screws that hold the spark plug cover inplace.

Lift the plastic cover and set it aside.




Step 7

Remove the spark plug wire by pinching the locking tabs on either side of it and pulling it out.

Step 8

Use a 10 mm hex driver or socket to remove the four spark plug boot screws.




Step 9

Lift the boot screws out of the spark plug bores.

Step 10

Locate the spark plug at the bottom of the bore.

Use a ratchet, extension, and 5/8 inch socket to remove the plug by turning counterclockwise untilit's free.




Step 11

Pull the plug out of the bore.

Step 12

Determine if the spark plug needs tobe replaced by examining the gapfor the problems listed below:

The gap is bridged by corrosion.

The gap is too large.

The area around the gap is blackand dark.




After reinstalling all four spark plugs, follow Steps 3-9 in reverse order to reattach the spark plug coverand close the car's hood.

Step 13

If the spark plug doesn't need to bereplaced, return it to the spark plugbore. If it does need to be replaced,use a new one.

Use of Anti-Seize on the thread ofspark plug is highlyrecommended to ensure threadsdon't get damaged whiletightening.

Use a ratchet, extension, and 5/8inch socket to tighten the spark plugby turning clockwise. Use your handto tighten as well.

If a torque wrench is available,tighten to 13 ft-lbs.

Repeat Steps 10-13 for the threeremaining spark plugs.




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2003-2007 Honda Accord Spark Plugs Replacement · Slide your hand under the hood, directly above the Honda emblem. Locate and pull the hood tab to unlock the hood. Once the tab is