1
- Locate the hood latch beside the driver's side door, next to the left foot rest.
- Pull the latch toward you to release the hood.
2003-2007 Honda Accord Spark Plugs Replacement
It's recommended that you change your spark plugs every 30,000 miles.
Step-by-step instructions
1
- Use a 10 mm hex driver or socket to remove the four screws that hold the spark plug cover in place.
- Lift the plastic cover and set it aside.
2
- 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 to unlock the hood.
- Once the tab is released, lift the hood up.
2
- Remove the spark plug wire by pinching the locking tabs on either side of it and pulling it out.
3
- Use your left hand to hold the hood up. Locate the hood stand and pull it out of the clip.
- Place the tip of the hood stand into the hole located in the upper left of the hood.
- You can now let the hood rest on the stand.
3
- Use a 10 mm hex driver or socket to remove the four spark plug boot screws.
4
- Lift the boot screws out of the spark plug bores.
5
- 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 until it's free.
6
- Pull the plug out of the bore.
7
- Determine if the spark plug needs to be replaced by examining the gap for the problems listed below:
- The gap is bridged by corrosion.
- The gap is too large.
- The area around the gap is black and dark.
8
- If the spark plug doesn't need to be replaced, return it to the spark plug bore. If it does need to be replaced, use a new one.
- Use of Anti-Seize on the thread of spark plug is highly recommended to ensure threads don't get damaged while tightening.
- Use a ratchet, extension, and 5/8 inch socket to tighten the spark plug by turning clockwise. Use your hand to tighten as well.
- If a torque wrench is available, tighten to 13 ft-lbs.
- Repeat Steps 10-13 for the three remaining spark plugs.
Conclusion
After reinstalling all four spark plugs, follow Steps 3-9 in reverse order to reattach the spark plug cover and close the car's hood.
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