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1998-2002 Honda Accord Distributor Cap Replacement

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  1. 1998-2002 Honda Accord Distributor Cap Replacement, Distributor Cap: step 1, image 1 of 3 1998-2002 Honda Accord Distributor Cap Replacement, Distributor Cap: step 1, image 2 of 3 1998-2002 Honda Accord Distributor Cap Replacement, Distributor Cap: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Before disconnecting the spark plug wires, be sure to trace their orientation from the individual cylinders back to the distributor cap.

    • The cylinders are ordered from left to right when viewing the engine from the front of the car, with cylinder #1 being closest to the passenger side of the vehicle.

    • Mark the order of the spark plug wires on the new distributor cap with a silver sharpie marker -- it will make reinstallation much easier.

  2. 1998-2002 Honda Accord Distributor Cap Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the four spark plug wires from the distributor cap by pulling their connectors straight away from the sockets on the distributor cap.

    • It may be helpful to slightly twist the wires as you pull them.

  3. 1998-2002 Honda Accord Distributor Cap Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 1998-2002 Honda Accord Distributor Cap Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Use a 1/4" drive, 8 mm deep socket to remove the three hex bolts securing the distributor cap to the engine.

    • The position of the third bolt is not visible in the second picture.

  4. 1998-2002 Honda Accord Distributor Cap Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the distributor cap away from the engine and set it aside.

  5. 1998-2002 Honda Accord Distributor Cap Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 1998-2002 Honda Accord Distributor Cap Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use a dental pick or a small screwdriver to gently remove the D-shaped o-ring around the distributor cap flange.

    • Install a new o-ring in the seal recess, making sure that it is sitting flush against the flange.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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4 Comments

I need to do this procedure. Have never done this in years. Next time I will change my wires, plugs and now my distributor cap.

Thurman - Reply

Where can I find the part number?

lawendellr - Reply

what about 6 cylinder

ssingam75 - Reply

excellent, thanks for you aportation.

julio cesar - Reply

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