Honda Accord: Ignition Coil and Spark Plug
Removal/Installation
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord MK8 2008-2012 Service Manual / Engine Electrical / Ignition System / Ignition Coil and Spark Plug
Removal/Installation
1. Remove the ignition coil cover (A).

2. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (B), then remove the ignition coils (C).
3. Remove the spark plug and inspect them (see page 4-20).
4. Apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to the plugs into the cylinder head, finger tight. Toque them to18N-m(1.8 kgf-m, 13 Ibfft).
5. Install the ignition coils, then connect the ignition coil connectors.
6. Install the ignition coil cover.
Ignition Timing Inspection
1. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the
data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehic ...
Spark Plug Inspection
1. Remove the ignition coils (see page 4-20).
2. Remove the spark plugs, then inspect the electrodes
and the ceramic insulator.
- Burned or worn electrodes may be caused by these
conditions:
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See also:
Power Mirror Actuator Test
1. Remove the mirror mount cover (see page 20-62).
2. Disconnect the 8P connector (A) from the power
mirror actuator (B).
3. Check the actuator operation by connecting battery
power and ground ...
Visual Index
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