How to replace the ignition coils 2006-2011 Honda Civic
To replace the ignition coils on your Civic it couldnt’ be easier. You will be asked to open the hood, visualise, remove the ignition coil as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 8 chapters in 20 minutes. Take your 10 mm socket and your ratchet and let’s get started!
Duration
20 minutes
Number of steps
8
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:
Visualise
Step 1/1
You can now see the location of the ignition coils.
Chapter 3:
Disconnect the ignition coil
Step 1/1
Disconnect the power from the ignition coil. To do this, push on the tab and pull on the connector.
Chapter 4:
Remove the ignition coil
Step 1/2
Using a ratchet and a 10 mm socket, remove the nut holding the coil.
Chapter 4:
Step 2/2
You can now carefully remove the coil, making small lateral back and forward movements.
Chapter 5:
Clean around the spark plug
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 6:
Install the new ignition coil
Step 1/4
Take the new coil.
Chapter 6:
Step 2/4
Put the coil back, pushing it in as far as possible.
Chapter 6:
Step 3/4
You can then screw the nut back in using a ratchet.
Chapter 6:
Step 4/4
Finish tightening using a torque wrench.
Chapter 7:
Reconnect the ignition coil
Step 1/1
Reconnect the ignition coil.
Chapter 8:
Finalise the reassembly
Step 1/2
You can now repeat the process on the other ignition coils.
Chapter 8:
Step 2/2
Operation complete.