How to replace the spark plugs 2006-2011 Honda Civic

To replace the spark plugs on your Civic this tutorial was tailor-made for you. You will be asked to open the hood, remove the coil, remove the spark plugs as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 9 chapters in 35 minutes. Take your 5/8″ spark plug socket and your 10 mm socket and let’s get started!

Duration

35 minutes

Number of steps

Difficulty out of 5

Average savings

$55

Parts You Will Need

Spark plug

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 should now be able to see where the spark plugs are located.

Chapter 3:

Remove the coil

Step 1/3

Disconnect the power from the ignition coil. To do this, push on the tab and pull on the connector.

Chapter 3:

Step 2/3

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

Chapter 3:

Step 3/3

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:

Remove the spark plugs

Step 1/2

Using a socket wrench, an extender and a 5/8″ spark plug socket, loosen the spark plug. Finish unscrewing by hand.

Chapter 5:

Step 2/2

Remove the spark plug.

Chapter 6:

Install the new spark plugs

Step 1/3

Grab the new spark plug.

Chapter 6:

Step 2/3

Put the new spark plug in place by inserting it directly into the spark plug socket, which will allow you to gently bring it to the screwing support.

Chapter 6:

Step 3/3

Always start screwing by hand, then finish by fixing it in place with a socket wrench.

Chapter 7:

Tightening tips

Step 1/1

There are several techniques for tightening spark plugs. You can use a torque wrench and employ the tightening torque recommended by the manufacturer. Or you can use an angular torque gauge to respect the recommended angle.