2003 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN maintenance schedule

The air cleaner element should be
cleaned or replaced according to the
time and distance recommendations
in the maintenance schedule.
Clean the air cleaner element by
blowing compressed air through it in
the opposite direction to normal air
f low. If you do not have access to
compressed air (such as a service
station), ask your Honda dealer to do
this service.
Follow the replacement procedure
for removal and reinstallation.
Always use Honda Power Steering
Fluid. If it is not available, you may
use another power steering f luid as
an emergency replacement.
However, continued use can cause
increased wear and poor steering in
cold weather. Have the power
steering system f lushed and ref illed
with Honda PSF as soon as possible.
A low power steering f luid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the f luid level f requently and have
the system inspected as soon as
possible.
A ir Cleaner Element
Cleaning (Severe Condit ions)
Power Steering, A ir Cleaner Element
Maint enance286
T urning the steering wheel to f ull lef t
or right lock and holding it there can
damage the power steering pump.

Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer.Remove the f our nuts with a
wrench, then remove the coil
cover.
The spark plugs in your car are a
special iridium-tipped design f or
longer lif e. The spark plugs should
be replaced according to the distance
recommendation in the maintenance
schedule.
1.
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ReplacementSpark Plugs
Hood L atch
Hood L atch, Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models)
Maint enance289
PIVOTS
LATCH ASSEMBLY NUTS
NUTS
COIL COVER

Install the ignition coil into the
hole.
Connect the wire connector to the
ignition coil. Make sure it locks in
place.
Push the ignition coil down all the
way. Install the bolt.
Repeat this procedure f or the
other three spark plugs.
Reinstall the coil cover, and
tighten the f our nuts.The spark plugs in your car are a
special iridium-tipped design f or
longer lif e. The spark plugs should
be replaced according to the distance
recommendation in the maintenance
schedule.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13. NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
On some models
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Specif ications:
Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)
Spark Plugs (4-cylinder Models), Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models)
Maint enance291
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
IZFR6K-13
SKJ20DR-M13
Tighten the spark plugs caref ully. A
spark plug that is too loose can
overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.

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An auto-tensioner adjusts the tension
of the drive belt. The pointer on the
auto-tensioner should be in the
proper range. It should be checked
accordingtothetimeanddistance
recommendations in the
maintenance schedule. Take your car to a Honda dealer to
replacethedrivebelt. If the pointer is out of this range or
you see signs of wear, have the drive
belt replaced by your Honda dealer
as soon as possible.
Check the condition of the drive belt.
Examine the edges of the belt f or
cracks or fraying. In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Replace these belts at 60,000 miles
(U.S.) or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your car in one or
more of these conditions: The timing belt and balancer belt
should normally be replaced at the
intervals shown in the maintenance
schedule.
6-cylinder models
6-cylinder models only
Timing Belt
Drive Belt
Maint enance
Drive Belt, Timing Belt
302
4-cylinder models

Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a car
body wax to the painted surf aces
that mate with the door and trunk
seals.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
If you store your car f or 1 year or
longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections as soon as
youtakeitoutof storage(seepages
, ). The 6-cylinder model
needs the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) and the 4-cylinder model
needs the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/40,000 miles (64,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions). The replacements
called f or in the maintenance
schedule are not needed unless the
car has actually reached that time or
mileage.
Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton. Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
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St oring Your Car
Maint enance323

Î
ÎThe burning of gasoline in your car’s
engine produces several byproducts.
Some of these are carbon monoxide
(CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and
hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline
evaporating from the tank also
produces hydrocarbons. Controlling
the production of NOx, CO, and HC
is important to the environment.
Under certain conditions of sunlight
and climate, NOx and HC react to
f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon
monoxide does not contribute to
smog creation, but it is a poisonous
gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your car has a Positive Crankcase
Ventilation System. This keeps
gasses that build up in the engine’s
crankcase from going into the
atmosphere. The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve routes them from
the crankcase back to the intake
manif old. They are then drawn into
the engine and burned.
The Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f . As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
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The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery Evaporative Emissions Control
System
T echnical Inf ormation
Emissions Cont rols
371

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Maintenance .245
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 265
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Record .260
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Required Indicator .65
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Saf ety .246
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Schedule .250-259
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 58,349
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Manual Transmission . 221
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 283
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 369
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Mirrors, Adjusting .101
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Moonroof .100
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Closing Manually .352
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Operation .100
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Neutral Gear Position . 224
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New Vehicle Break-in . 204
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Normal Shif t Speeds .222
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 362 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 204
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Odometer .63
Odometer/Outside Temperature ......................................
Indicator .63
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Odometer, Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .270
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Change, When to .250
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Checking Engine .208
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Pressure Indicator . 58,347
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .269
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 370
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Outside Mirrors .101
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Outside Temperature .64
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Overheating, Engine .345
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 265
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Oxygenated Fuel .369
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Label, Certif ication .362
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Lane Change, Signaling . 70
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .42
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Leather, Cleaning .329
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .312
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Indicator .57
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Parking .58
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Turn Signal .60
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 77
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 77
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Fuel Fill Door .205
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Glove Box .86
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Trunk .84
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Low Coolant Level .210
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 221
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,347
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 364
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Luggage .214
Index
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Panel Brightness Control . 69
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Park Gear Position .224
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Parking .228
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Parking Brake .102
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Parking Lights .58
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 373
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PGM-FI System .372
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Polishing and Waxing . 327
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Pollen Filter .300
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .39
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Using LATCH .40 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 345
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .134, 150,169
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 318
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Rear Seat Armrest .93
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Rear Seat, Folding .92
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Rear View Mirror .101
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 87,90
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 222
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Reminder Lights .57
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Remote Transmitter .80
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 286
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Coolant .275
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Engine Oil and Filter . 270
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Fuses .354
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Light Bulbs .312
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Schedule .250
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Spark Plugs .289, 292
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Tires .306
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Wiper Blades .297
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .44 .................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 210
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 224
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Rotation, Tire .306
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 380
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8
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Additional Information . 42
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .43
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Cleaning .329
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .42
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Maintenance .44
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .42, 58
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