When to replace the Spark Plug on your HONDA CIVIC
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 120000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) 1.3 IMA (FD3), HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) 1.3 IMA (FA3, FD3) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Spark Plug for CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA) and other HONDA models
Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA). Tools you'll need:
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Drive socket # 10
Spark plug socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Telescoping magnet
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the engine cover.
  2. Step 4
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    Unplug the connectors from the ignition coils.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the ignition coils. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Take out the ignition coils from the spark plug wells.
    Replacement: spark plugs – HONDA CIVIC VIII Saloon (FD, FA). AUTODOC recommends:
    Remember the sequence of steps for ignition coil demounting.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug wells.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use a telescoping magnet.
  8. Step 10
    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Step 11
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats. Use the spark plug socket #16.
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