2002 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 278

Spark Plugs (6-cylinder Models) 9. Push the wire connector onto the ignition coil. Make sure it locks in place. 10.Repeat this procedure for the other five spark plugs. 11.Reinstall the cover on the front cylinder bank while putting its mounting clip in the hole on the passenger's side. Secure the cover by turning the heads of the two holding clips one-quarter turn clockwise with a flat-tipped screwdriver. 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. 8. Install the ignition coil. Reinstall the hexagon socket head cap bolt. Specifications: NGK: DENSO: PZFR5F-11 PKJ16CR-L11 0 0.1 mm 6. Put the new spark plug into the socket; then screw it into the hole. Screw it in by hand so you do not crossthread it. 7. Torque the spark plug. (If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the spark plug two-thirds of a turn after it contacts the cylinder head.) Tightening torque: 13 lbf·ft (18 N·m , 1.8 kgf·m) Spark Plug Gap: 0.04 in (1.1 mm) Maintenance 275