2003 HONDA CIVIC COIL

Spark Plug Inspection
1.Inspect the electrodes and ceramic insulator.
Burned or worn electrodes may be caused by:. Advanced ignition timing. Loose spark plug
. Plug heat range too hot.Insufficientcooling
Fouled plug may be caused by:. Retarded ignition timing. Oil in combustion chamber. Incorrect spark plug gap
. Plug heat range too cold. Excessive idling/low speed running. Clogged air cleaner element. Deteriorated ignition coils
Worn or deformedelectrodes
Do not adjust the gap of iridium tip plugs (A);
replace the spark plug if the gap is out of
specification.
Electrode Gap:
Standard (New): 1.0 1.1 mm
{0.039-0.0€ in.)
Service Limit: 1.3 mm {0.051 in.l
f .lmproper gap
I J.Oil-toulingr- 1 . Cs6on deposits' I . Cracked center electrode insulator
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3. Replace the plug at the specified interval, or if the
center electrode is rounded {A). Use onlV the spark
plugs listed below.
Spark Plugs: lZFR6Kl1 (NGK)
SKJ2ODR-M11 (DENSO)
Apply a small quantity of anti-seize compound to
the plug threads, and screw the plugs into the
cylinder head finger-tight. Then torque them to
18 N m (1.8 kgf.m, 13lbf ft).
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Stator Test
20. Checkthatthere is continuity between each pair of
leads (A).
lf there is continuity, go to step 21 .
lf there is no continuity, replace the alternator.
Check for no continuity between each lead and the
coil core (B).
. lf there is no continuity, goto step 22.. lfthere is continuity, replace the alternator.
Assemble the alternator in reverse order of
disassembly, and note these items:
. Be careful not to get any grease or oil on lhe slip
n ngs.. lf you removed lhe pulley, tighten its locknutto
111 N.m (11.3 kgf m,81.7 lbf.ft)whenyou install
it.
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Component Location lndex
TENSIONERARM
AUTO.TENSIONERReplacement, page 6-'l I
IGNITION COILCOVER
CYLINDER HEADCOVERRemoval, page 6-22lnstallation, page 6-41
CAM CHAINBemoval, page 6-'12Installation, page 6-15
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CAM CHAIN GUIDE B
CAM CHAIN GUIDE A
VARIABLE VALVETIMING CONTROLtwc) olL soLENotDVALVE
CRANKSHAFT PULLEYReplacement, page 6 11
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Cylinder Head
Engine Compression Inspection
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating
temperature (cooling fan comes on).
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Remove the intake manifold cover (see step 1 onpage 6-22).
4, Disconnect all four injector connectors.
5. Start the engine, and let it run until it stalls.
6. Remove the iour ignition coils (see page 4-18).
7. Remove the four spark plugs.
8. Attach the compression gauge to the spark plug
note.
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Open the throttle fully, then crank the engine with
the starter motor and measure the compression.
Compression Pressure
Above 930 kpa (9.5 kgf/cm', 135 psi)
Measure the compression on the remaining
cylinders,
Maximum vadation
Within 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm', 28 psi)
lf the compression is not within specifications,
check these items, then remeasure the
compressron.
. Damaged orworn valves and seats. Damaged cylinder head gasket. Damaged or worn piston rings. Damaged orworn piston and cylinder bore
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Gylinder Head
Cylinder Head Cover Removal
1. Remove the intake manifold cover.
2. Remove the four ignition coils (see page 4-'18).
3. Remove the dipstick (A) and breather hose (B).
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4, Remove the cylinder head cover
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Valves, Springs, and Valve Seals Installation
Special Tools Required
Valve spring compressor attachment 07VAE-00101 0A
1. Coat the valve stems with engine oil. lnstall the
valves in the valve guides.
2. Check that the valves move up and down smoothly.
Installthe spring seats on the cylinder head.
Install the new valve seals (A) using the valve guide
seal installer (B).
NOTE: The exhaust valve seal (C) has a black spring(D), and the intake valve seal (E) has a white spring(F). They are not interchangeable.
6.
lnstallthe valve spring. Place the end ofthe valve
spring with closely wound coils toward the cylinder
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Install the valve retainer.
Installthe valve spring compressor, Compress the
spring, and install the valve keepers. Remove the
valve spring compressor.
Lightly tap the end of each valve stem two or three
times with a plastic mallet (A) to ensure proper
seating of the valve and valve keepers. Tap the
valve stem only along its axis so you do not bend
the stem.
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9.
10.
Install the four ignition coils (see page 4-'18).
Check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are
installed correctly.
lnstallthe intake manifold cover.11.
6x 1,0 mm'12 N.m {1.2 kgf m.8.7 tbf.ftl
12. After assemblv, wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
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A/C CLUTCH RELAY
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UNDER.HOODFUSE/RELAY BOX:ONo. 19 BATTERY (8oA)ONo. 6 ECU (ECM) (15A1(3)No.20lG {40A1{Canada:50A}ONo. l4 OPTION {40A1€)No. 9 BACK uP (7.5A1lo)No. 7 HORN, STOP {15A}
UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX:ONo. 17 FUEL PUMP{15A}@No. ,t ACG {10A)ONo. 1 IGN COIL (1sA)q)No. 10 METER (7.5A)0)No. 14 A/C CLUTCHRELAY IlOA)@No.2 +B LAF (A/F)HEATER (2OA)
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