2006 Honda Accord trunk opener spring install.

[@screwball34]

THANKS amillion, Pedro!!!! Ive been riding around well over a year, with broken spring. Using broken spring to keep trunk propped open when needed, Smh! Once got the right angle on my vice grips and a little pressure, back in business!! Thanks man!

[@norabder1008]

So glad to help!!! Thank you for the comment!

[@markmiller3426]

Pedro rocks! I just repaired my 2009 Accord after watching this video. Only took about a minute to do once I got situated in the trunk. Here's are several helpful hints when doing this: 1-wear safety glasses and a helmet just in case, 2-fold down the rear seat and enter the trunk from inside the vehicle, 3-have a helper standing outside of the trunk, 4-once the vice grips are locked on, you will need to exert quite a bit of torque to rotate the spring bar, I couldn't quite get it but then my helper pulled on my arm just a little and that was enough to lock it in place.

[@GhostBoca]

From may 2020 when i bought my civic 2019 with 17 miles trough december 2020 i got two times the spring wire broke. I work as a pizza driver and i use the trank many times cause i keep pizza bags in the trank. The first time the spring broke i mess the arms of the lid so now the car body do not get even at the trank, at least no dot get water when it rains 🤨. Driven severals toyotas never had that problem Thank you sir Pedro from Margate FL.

[@munirmahmud2865]

This was very good as I did not have the Honda Tool and it would have taken 3 weeks for Honda dealership to bring it for me. I got the torsion bar (only one, the Left one) from the Honda Dealership and they got it for me the next day and it only costed me $23 (the cheapest compared to what the others were asking me on the Internet) and Honda did not charge me anything for shipping. This video helped me because this showed how to use the Locking Pliers. I bought the 10" Straight Jaw Locking Pliers and it was not that difficult to put the torsion bar through the slots. It took me only about 15 minutes to get this done. If I took it to the dealership for the repair, they told me that they would replace both the torsion bar and will charge $75 for the parts and another $75 for labor + taxes. I was so happy that I watched this video and thank My Everyday D.I.Y profusely.

[@norabder1008]

Great story! This is precisely why I like to do these videos. So people can save money doing it themselves and the feeling of accomplishment when you do! Thank you for this great comment!

[@avachristaldi8124]

Thank you so much for posting this! It helped me out! It's little things like this that make a big difference.

[@norabder1008]

I am so glad that it helped.

[@kevinjoe4388]

Thanks for the video for installation process. I can tackle this myself. Just need to get part# and order it

[@adebowaleamoo5544]

You are a life saver. Your video helped.

[@norabder1008]

So glad to help! That is why I do these videos! Thanks for your comment!

[@shawnbenton6171]

Thank you for this video, one of my trunk springs snapped in half (well snapped toward the part that hooks into the hinge) while I was driving the other day, I guess there was so much tension that it literally shot the bar into the back of my trunk, causing a sound so loud that it rang my ears. I 100 percent thought that someone had fired a gun at close range to where I was driving.. turns out the cause of it breaking so violently was my aftermarket subwoofer in the trunk. It must have vibrated it so much over the years that it caused it to snap. I had my music at maximum volume when it happened and still the noise it made was so loud that I jumped out of my skin haha.

[@hustlemotivate7590]

Wow this is exactly what happened to me, subwoofers and all lol

[@khan_jeee_8686]

Same here,

[@edsantos3019]

I don’t get why people criticize a brother in the comments for showing us how to install this dawg on Trunk Spring with a $5 buck vice grip you can purchase/return at Walmart instead of a non refundable $35 Honda tool 😂 THANKS 🙏 PEDRO!!!!

[@hansvaneck4682]

Thank you for this video. One of the trunk springs broke in my 2012 Accord. The dealer wanted $407 to repair it. $407!!!!!!! I did it myself with this video and a $28 part purchased online in about a half hour.

[@norabder1008]

Holy crap I can't believe the dealership wanted to charge you that much!!!! So glad that this video helped you!!!

[@michaelcooper7173]

Thank you for the excellent video! I watched two others before I watched yours (channel lock guy and crowbar guy lol), tried their ways and failed. Went back to the computer and watched yours and it was simple. Nice job.

[@BeljicaPeak]

Thanks for making the video. I used a nail claw to twist the torsion rod, as I couldn't get a good grip with the pliers. I originally ordered from HondsPartsNow and they didn't seal the box well, so I received an empty box for way too much money. Wound up pulling a part at a neighboring town's salvage yard for less than five bucks.

[@norabder1008]

Wendy Nevers I am glad that it worked out for you and thank you for the comment.

[@martymckay297]

You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar! I finally fixed my trunk because of your clear and precise instructions. Hats off

[@norabder1008]

Thank for your kind words. I am glad to have helped.

[@martymckay297]

@@norabder1008 helped is an understatement. 1 year of screwing around trying to fix it myself versus a 5 minute video…yeah I’d say you helped!!! God bless

[@soulslayer7497]

Thank you for this video I just got my accord 2006 and the spring didn't work so it was a lot of help seeing how it is done so I was able to fix it my self

[@norabder1008]

Glad that the video helped!

[@matt11994]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. A lot of vids on this and your’s was by far the best.

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for the comment. And you are welcome. Glad to help.

[@Tech9641]

Great video. You is easier than other videos that are available.

[@jonwiersig5800]

Pedro, much thanks for the video. Your's is the best information available on the Internet for installing the trunk spring! Others talk about using Vise Grips, but you clearly show how. I can't wait until the mail man delivers my replacement spring for my Accord.

[@norabder1008]

Thanks for your comment, I am grateful to get feed back and especially good feed back. I hope that it is as easy for you to install as it was for me...I did it the second time just to show others how. Take care and I wish you well. Pedro.

[@JFONT-bl7cj]

Where did you buy your torsion bar?

[@Sticky93]

Hey thanks man mine just broke today im gonna get on it asap. Have a good one .

[@norabder1008]

Thanks, you too! Merry Christmas!!!

[@bennyj.9042]

Thank you so much for your helpful video. I was able to install my bars in less than 15 minutes! Great job!👍

[@norabder1008]

I am so glad that it was helpful!!!

[@smislt]

@@norabder1008 I have a 1997 Accord DX. One of the trunk tension rod spring rods broke so the trunk lid will not stay up. The dealer said this part is discontinued and not available. Checked with several junk yards and none have it. Do you know of a jury rig to fix this problem OTHER than using a broomstick?

[@threejackcity4471]

Thank you so much for this video. Doubt I would have been able to replace the spring without it!

[@norabder1008]

Glad it helped! If I can help in any other way just let me know.

[@norabder1008]

Here is the link to the spring that I purchased on amazon. Trunk spring:www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LIRJ63Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00LIRJ63Q&linkCode=as2&tag=norabder-20&linkId=8eec9b2e73d7f1e08b20f9b61f64a880 for some reason it said that it did not fit my car but it did. I have had it installed for about 7 or 8 months and it works great!

[@veratucker5003]

What year is your Accord? I have an 07 and Amazon doesn't have one for that year, just '08 forward.

[@tonyp992]

Thanks for the video it was a huge help

[@norabder1008]

You are very welcome! I have had a lot of positive feed back on this video. Thanks for watchinig.

[@07acuratl15]

Thank you for the info and looking at the picture from forum , I didn’t get it. After watching your video , it was very simple took less then couple min. Using vice grip 😎👍 Part# 74872-SDA-A20ZZ ( Left trunk spring , if the hook is on left side ) 2006 Honda Accord Lx se

[@alexsha100]

Thank you very much for your video, it helped me a lot in my problem.

[@AKGofer]

Thank you! I tried to install a factory Honda torsion bar spring like this in my '05 Acura TL using pry bars for levers, but it won't work -- there's not enough room to twist the torsion bar. I also tried Vise Grips to grab the bar like shown here, but without getting in the trunk -- couldn't get it done, and it seemed dangerous. Do yourself a favor, and do it like this ol' boy does and crawl into the trunk on your back. It took 10 seconds using the ramp method he shows after flailing for nearly 30 minutes the other way. I used nylon tie downs hooked on the rear door handles and around the trunk lid to keep the trunk open while I did this.

[@tomfisher8951]

Thank you got a laugh also looking at the boots hanging out of the trunk

[@norabder1008]

I was going to take that out but I thought it was kinda funny so I left it in the video.

[@ninja250LA]

Thanks for your video. I just changed my 2012 Accord trunk lid spring and clip following your instruction. it only take about a few minutes to install the spring but it takes a while to install the clip. it is not so easy to put the clip on but finally I made it. the clip might not be important. Next time I won't install it.

[@TUNER429]

Thank you for the video! I got it fixed in no time

[@norabder1008]

I am glad that I was able to help, apparently alot of people have had the same problem.

[@scottmccormick2138]

Great video. Worked in the 2012 accord. Vice grips worked good.

[@norabder1008]

Thank you! I am glad it helped you!

[@buckwheat7424]

it almost looks like there is another notch to go. in the final connection, that spring seat looks like maybe for a high and low or for when it gets sprung, not broken, it can be tightened to the next groove. if you catch this comment and know, fill me in, thanks. the one i'm working on now has 2 torsion springs, a 1996 accord they are the same, only one it broken. ( i don't think it's a key activated trunk, even though there's 2 wires running to it, could be license plate light.) like a motorcycle rear shock (old days,) if you were under a specific weight you could leave the spring preload on its lowest level. if you were more heavy or hauling a passenger you could twist the adjuster to one or 2 more tensioner positions with a spanner wrench that came with the bike. cool video, thanks.

[@norabder1008]

Buck Wheat it sounds like you know what you are talking about. I really don’t know and I totaled that car last year and no longer own it. I wish you the best and I am glad that you liked the video.

[@denniskirschbaum9109]

The best part was getting out of the trunk after the install. That's me getting out of bed every morning.

[@tamalavandierendonck4559]

Gave me a much needed LOL!

[@engkaun932]

thanks man，u video help me a big job，from malaysia

[@jorgemelo4992]

Thank you Pedro! You're video helped me to do the job. Happy Fourth of July!

[@jorgemelo4992]

I'm sorry for the typo. "Your video..." 😉. Thank you again SR!

[@norabder1008]

Jorge Melo glad to help! Happy fourth to you too!

[@spiridondimaris465]

Yeah body litle hard getting under the trunk of the car and little more difficulté coming out of the trunk haha good job

[@neverforget3940]

Thanks to your video, I realized I could do it myself. Tried with the vice grips, but I was afraid of breaking something: nose, teeth, etc. I purchased the Honda spring tool on E-bay and it went smoothly. If I ever have to do this again, it will only take a few minutes. Thank you!

[@norabder1008]

So glad that I could help. If you think of any other videos that you think might help let me know by posting in the comments or emailing me at [e-mail]....I get a lot of junk in my email so comments is probably best.

[@edsantos3019]

Love the comments and the “Mofo” Grunt funny thing is one time I left my keys in the car 🚗 with it running on the gas station and luckily I had press both trunk and gas door release at same time so I got back in to my car thru the trunk/rear set fold and I was grunting mofos left and right so trust me I know the feeling 🤣🤣😂😅🤣😂😅😂

[@paulfilla2325]

I used 74872-TA0-A00 (says 2008-2012 Honda Accord - Spring L Trunk Opener) from Hondapartscheap.com for 2011 Accord. Big side of torsion is on passenger side. I used channel locks and when I got over fear of springing back and hitting me in face, which it never did, it took two minutes. Just grab it and twist like the video shows and it will be done.

[@hello-je8ke]

Thank you for that video

[@norabder1008]

Thank you for the comment and it was my pleasure to share this video.

[@Michael_Lorenson]

Excellent, thanks!

[@spiropappas4206]

Good job body little rough under the trunk haha

[@Fernando-tq8wq]

I couldnt get the spring on with the visegrips iam try some chanel lock pliers

[@ialnevets]

Thanks for the video. When you install the bar, do you have the trunk fully Open or Close for easier installation? I am fearing if I did it wrong, I might bust my new bars again. Your advise is appreciated. Thanks a lot.

[@raymondmichielinijr5490]

Excellent !

[@joseph-is-my-name]

Thanks best video. Trying this on 9th gen. Probably similar

[@danielroy8750]

Thanks Pedro..!!!

[@seesthruit]

Thank you! I hope you still monitor this DYI. I’ve been unable to find the tool for this install…discontinued. I’ve been pretty weak since a surgery. Do you think that there is a long torque tool that might work? I’m going to do my best with vice grips but it looks like it takes strength.

[@norabder1008]

I know it has been a while but I hope that you got it done....vise grips are not that bad.

[@scottbrisbin7420]

Thank you

[@PEREIRA7741]

Thanks for you help 👏🏻👏🏻

[@norabder1008]

You betcha!! Glad that I could help!

[@bigdaddy111058]

Good job!

[@FernandoB2-rr6qw]

Obrigado, ajudou bastante.

[@norabder1008]

De nada!

[@chad10006]

Is that plastic clip in the center necessary? It's missing on mine but the trunk torsion springs seem towork fine.

[@norabder1008]

I haven’t had that car for sometime. If I remember right it seems that it just helped keep them in place.

[@chad10006]

@@norabder1008 Thank you!

[@mikem5774]

Thanks.

[@jeromejakubowski7763]

Thank you for the video very helpful. I had both trunk springs on my Honda break, i just want to make sure before I order new ones. Are they both the same? I would think there is no difference in left or right but I just want to be sure before I order them. I might be over looking some that I’m not aware of

[@norabder1008]

Jerome Jakubowski I am sorry it took so long for me to respond. I am not sure if they are different but I will see if I can find out this evening.

[@jeromejakubowski7763]

Fun with Pedro's Family, Friends and Food! Hello thank you for the response. I appreciate the response and no problem the response time.

[@norabder1008]

It looks like their are two different ones: 74871-TA0-A00 Right Trunk opener spring and 74872-TAO-AOO Left Trunk opener spring. Like I said before Amazon says that the right one doesn't fit my car but it did and has worked great ever since.

[@jeromejakubowski7763]

Fun with Pedro's Family, Friends and Food! Hello and thank you so much for taking your time and effort to look into and find out about that. I really appreciate you going out of your way 👍👍. That was very helpful

[@thatguygio]

Your link pulls up a spring by for the 08-11 model, which does not match Jason Lee's post (Part# 74872-SDA-A20ZZ). Could you verify that you purchased the newer spring, and I'm also in need of the right one. Post a link to the right one, and I'll purchase via your link. Thanks!

[@norabder1008]

I double checked the link and that is the one I bought. Amazon says that it doesn't fit my car but it did and has worked great since I installed it. I looked up (part #Part# 74872-SDA-A20ZZ) and it looks just like it. Amazon doesn't sell that one but a lot of other companies do and for less than what I paid for it. I hope this helped.

[@thatguygio]

@@norabder1008 I ended up buying the part from Honda directly, and now I wish would have waited. Useful video--thanks!

[@morehn]

Does the right or left one have the extra squiggly portion on the right side as you install it? I only need that one.

[@norabder1008]

I am so sorry but I don’t remember. I totaled that car a couple of years ago. I believe that you can look up the parts and tell by the pictures.

[@morehn]

@@norabder1008 I'll try that, thanks

[@lindajeffrey5424]

question is, how did you get the trunk open when the key didn't work? we cant find a release in the back seat area.

[@norabder1008]

Linda Jeffrey I will show you ASAP hopefully this afternoon...I am out of town but will try...

[@norabder1008]

Okay Linda, I was going to do a short video to show you but I am unable to do so right now. The key actually just unlocks the lid. The spring assists the lid opening. In other words the lid will still open if you pull up on it after unlocking it. The spring only helps to lift and hold the lid open. If you have someone to help you, you can have them pull up on the trunk release next to the driver seat while you lift on the trunk lid. If you still cannot open it you may have another issue. There is a place to insert your car key in the area where you back speakers are but it will only allow you to fold the seat down and give you access to your trunk. I hope this helps, if you have any more questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for watching, Pedro

[@lindajeffrey5424]

@@norabder1008 Thanks, but this model year doesn't have the key area on the shelf. We have now managed to get into the trunk via another video. Insert a broom handle between where the seats fold down, use a flashlight to pear in the tiny area and press the end of the broom handle on the release that is inside the trunk. tricky, but lots less frustrating than searching for answers. Thanks

[@dallasbiggz7007]

What about the plastic clip insert part?

[@barbaracummiskey6068]

WOULD AN AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC BE ABLE TO GET THE PARTS AND REPAIR THE TRUNK SPRING MECHANISM I HAVE NO ONE ABLE TO DO THAT OR SHOULD I GO TO HONDA DEALER OR AN AUTOBODY PLACE TO THE MECHANISM MINE BROKE AND SO DID THE PLASTIC HOLDER PIECE

[@norabder1008]

If I could fix my own they should be able to fix it. But probably charge you an arm and a leg.

[@babsrockers]

@@norabder1008 my mechanic is able to fix it not going to dealership

[@wookie4159]

Great video can u make a video for the passenger side.

[@norabder1008]

? I am not sure I understand. Please explain. Do you mean the other spring?

[@ElitePreacher]

If the springs are not installed will it allow the truck to swing open more?

[@norabder1008]

ElitePreacher no, the springs just assist in opening and hold the trunk open but mine did not open any further without the springs and was a pain because I had to prop the trunk open all the time.

[@shivamp101]

Hey I have a truck for 2018 Honda Accord and the trunk bar isn’t closing the truck what should I do.

[@norabder1008]

Sorry but the trunk spring doesn't close the trunk but only causes it to spring open and hold it open.

[@elbania1909]

👍

[@norabder1008]

I hope that this video helped you!

[@neverforget3940]

Are the left and right springs identical?

[@REDRVER]

No

[@sieterevez]

Thank you sir

[@norabder1008]

You sir, are very welcome!!! If you want to see a video on another subject let me know and I will see if I can accommodate!

[@68mediagroup34]

What size are the hinges bolts ?

[@norabder1008]

I didn't have to mess with the hinge bolts so I don't know and I have since totaled that car so I no longer own it. Sorry that I couldn't help.

[@pedrobrun9]

Yeah! It was a good try,... but, successful? Probably, because this gentleman is still alive or zero injuries.

[@Fernando-tq8wq]

What size of visegrips did u use?

[@norabder1008]

Fernando F I think they were either 7 or 8 inch. They make a special tool for the job but the vise grips worked easily for me. I will double check the grips and look for that tool when I get home Thursday night.

[@seesthruit]

@@norabder1008 Please please let me know if you find that special tool. Really need it!

[@norabder1008]

@@seesthruit vise grips worked just fine and if you have to buy some they are useful for many other things as well.

[@bluexiong3492]

Save me some time and money going to the local honda dealer

[@mos8541]

the trunk mechanisms on the supposedly masterfully engineered cars are HORRIBLE.. ever hear of gas struts?

[@kazachkov11]

Absolutely no need for the opening 50% of the video. Get on with it mate.

[@duanethaxton2592]

Very helpful . . . Thanks.

[@johnvillas2879]

thank you for this

[@norabder1008]

john villas thank you for watching and your comment.

[@pxnification]

Thanks Pedro!!