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How to replace the ignition coils 2003-2007 Honda Accord

To replace the ignition coils on your Accord we’re here to help. You will be asked to open the hood, access the ignition coil, remove the ignition coil as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 6 chapters in 20 minutes. Take your long 10 mm socket and your torque wrench and let’s get started!

Duration

20 minutes

Number of steps

6

Difficulty out of 5

2

Average savings

$40

Parts You Will Need

Tools You Will Need

Step-by-Step Installation

Chapter 1:

Open the hood

Step 1/1

Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

Chapter 2:

Access the ignition coil

Step 1/2

Using a ratchet, an extender, and a 10 mm socket, unscrew the 2 bolts and 2 nuts that hold the plastic cover in place.

Chapter 2:

Step 2/2

Then remove the cover.

Chapter 3:

Remove the ignition coil

Step 1/4

Disconnect the power from the ignition coil.

Chapter 3:

Step 2/4

To do this, push on the tab and pull on the connector.

Chapter 3:

Step 3/4

Using a ratchet and a long 10 mm socket, remove the bolt holding the coil.

Chapter 3:

Step 4/4

You can now carefully remove the coil, making small lateral back and forward movements.

Chapter 4:

Tips

Step 1/1

Tip: we recommend using a thin plastic tube taped to the end of a vacuum to properly clean around the spark plug. This prevents the dirt from falling into the motor.

Chapter 5:

Install the new ignition coil

Step 1/4

Put the coil back, pushing it in as far as possible.

Chapter 5:

Step 2/4

You can then screw the bolt back in using a ratchet.

Chapter 5:

Step 3/4

Reconnect the ignition coil.

Chapter 5:

Step 4/4

You can now repeat the process on the other ignition coils.

Chapter 6:

Finalise the reassembly

Step 1/3

Put the plastic cover back on.

Chapter 6:

Step 2/3

Then, screw it back on.

Chapter 6:

Step 3/3

Operation complete.