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Distributor: Service and Repair


EXC. 1988 PRELUDE W/FUEL INJECTED ENGINE & 1988 CIVIC, CIVIC WAGON & CRX
1. Disconnect primary lead from ignition coil and radio condenser, if equipped.
2. Tag spark plug wires for proper location, then disconnect them and the coil wire at distributor.
3. Disconnect hoses from advance diaphragm.
4. On fuel injected engine, disconnect 4 pin connector from crank angle sensor.
5. Remove distributor hold down bolts and, on fuel injected engines, the nut and remove distributor.
6. Coat new O-ring with engine oil and install it on distributor housing, then place distributor in position.
7. Install adjusting bolts and, on fuel injected engines, the nut and tighten temporarily.
8. Connect coil wire.
9. Connect hoses to advance diaphragm and, on fuel injected engines, the 4 pin crank angle sensor connector.
10. Connect primary lead to ignition coil and radio condenser.
11. Connect spark plug wires to distributor in proper order.
9. Adjust ignition timing, then tighten adjusting bolts and, on fuel injected engines, the nut.