Honda Civic (1996-2000) - Spark Plug Replacement

Honda Civic (1996-2000)

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1996-2000
Assembly	Swindon, England Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio, United States Alliston, Ontario, Canada Lahore, Pakistan Sumaré, Brasil South Africa Hsinchu County, Taiwan
Predecessor	Honda Civic (fifth generation)
Successor	Honda Civic (seventh generation)
Body style(s)	2-door Coupe (EJ6/7/8/EM1) 3-door Hatchback (EK/EJ9) 4-door Sedan (car) (EJ6/8) 5-door Hatchback (Honda Domani based) 5-door Station Wagon (Honda Orthia) 5-door Station Wagon (Aerodeck - Honda Domani based)
Layout	Front-engine design, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine(s)	1.4 L Honda D engine #D14A3 Straight I4 1.4 L Honda D engine #D14A4 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15Z4 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y4 Straight I4 (AUS version) 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y5 Straight I4] 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y7 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y8 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda B engine #B16A2 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda B engine #B16B
Transmission(s)	5-speed Manual transmission 4-speed Automatic transmission Continuously variable transmission CVT - HX only
Wheelbase	103.2 in
Length	164.5 in (1996-97 Hatchback) 164.2 in (1998-2000 Hatchback) 175.1 in (Coupe & Sedan)
Width	67.1 in
Height	54.1 in (Coupe) 54.7 in (Sedan)
Curb weight	2,319 lb
Fuel capacity	11.9 US gal
Related	Acura Integra Honda CR-V Honda CRX Del Sol

Contents 1 Tools Needed 2 Supplies Needed 3 Instructions 3.1 Removing the Spark Plugs 3.2 Gapping the Spark Plug 3.3 Installing Spark Plug 4 Videos 5 See Also

[edit] Tools Needed

• Torque wrench
• Ratchet with extensions
• Spark plug socket (16mm)
• Spark plug gapping tool

[edit] Supplies Needed

• New spark plugs
• Anti-seize compound
• Cloth

[edit] Instructions

[edit] Removing the Spark Plugs

1. Clean up area around spark plug wire.
   

   
2. Pull out spark plug wire.
   

   
3. Use spark plug socket with the ratchet to take out the spark plug, turn counter clock wise, they might be a little tight depending how long they have been in there.
   

   

[edit] Gapping the Spark Plug

1. Use the gap tool to gap the spark plugs to the recommended size.
   

   
   • The gapper should slide between the electrodes with little drag, bend the side electrode only to set the right gap and be very careful not to crack or chip the porcelain insulator surrounding the center electrode.

[edit] Installing Spark Plug

1. Apply a small amount of anti-seize to the threads of the spark plug. (Some spark plugs to not recommend anti-seize, see package for details)
   

   
2. Reinstall the spark plug by placing it into the spark plug socket and using your hands and the extensions to slowly turn the spark plug in.
   • Do not use force if the spark plug is not going in. Slowly take it out and try again. (If you force the spark plug in you might be cross threading the threads which will cost a lot to fix.)
3. After you have turned the spark plug as far as it can go with your hand, use a torque wrench to tighten the spark plug to spec. It will say in your manual how much you need to torque it to. If you do not have access to a torque wrench, tighten plugs a little more than hand tight.
4. Insert spark plug wire and press down.
   

   
   • You should be able to pull up slightly, and not have the spark plugs wires come out. You can also feel them "set" into place on the spark plug you just installed, too.

[edit] Videos

[edit] See Also