Window Regulator Motor Replacement Honda Element 2003-2011

[@DavidSWood4]

I have never, ever so much as changed my own oil, much less attempted to begin removing panels and the like. But when the Honda dealership estimated a $400 repair, I figured I could try this. Thanks to finding the part for $50 on Amazon and how easy to follow this video is, I've $350 in my wallet I'd otherwise be without! Thanks a bunch!

[@saxon840]

Thanks for this video! What’s weird is that there is a music tutorial video on KZbin for how to make the song you used, but oddly the audio is just the sounds of a guy working on an Element window regulator.

[@TheDustyOldHat]

underrated comment

[@shawnkratofil5866]

This saved me 300 dollars... but was it worth listening to that music for 16 minutes? lol

[@clarkkent7498]

NO!

[@phmfthacim]

Loving the music here! - Winnie

[@Rem4310]

Yes!! Be grateful!

[@KB-Say]

@@Rem4310no - I’m frantic here & that music is making it worse

[@going2hawaii]

Thank you! Other than a headlight, this was my first repair on a vehicle. Your video was concise and easy to follow. One recommendation: when replacing the door panel, place the panel on the upper window ledge and push down, then the rest of the sides go in place easier. I got that tip from 1A Auto Parts. Keep up the good work, 2CarPros. Thanks for the financial savings and personal empowerment. PS The music was a nice touch.

[@ABigFingShark]

Thanks. Directions were easy to follow. Took me less that an hour. Probably could do without the techno music...

[@nikosniko7092]

Yea easy to do in the comfortable garage --try doing it in the cold outside with a crazy wind banging the door

[@halverdog4146]

I am a Honda Element owner. Saving $ by watching your videos. Keep those Element videos coming. I join my Element in thanking you!

[@2carpros]

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[@JoeRossReno]

Thank you! It was great seeing how things are put together BEFORE taking the door apart. You saved me a couple hours and about $400.

[@2carpros]

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[@newlegacyboutique]

This video now has saved me 5 times. YES, it's true, I have had to replace my daughters window regulators in her Honda 2006 Element that many times. Since it happens about once every 2 years, I forget the details and watch as I do it. Thanks for saving me a small fortune and within 30 minutes, it's all fixed.

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching and posting this comment. It is comments like this that make me so happy we put these videos up! I'm so happy we can save you money!

[@GiraffeChaser]

Geez I hope it was a lifetime warranty!

[@noseefood1943]

excellent tutorial. ordered TYC brand from amazon for $48.85

[@2carpros]

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

[@bendyprissy]

Thank you so much for the step by step tutorial. We had both motors go out within 5 minutes of each other and I was able to do one door while hubby did the other which one saved us money and two half a day! Very much appreciated.

[@adamatherton1255]

Instructions were simple to follow. My regulator cost $180 at the dealership - I purposefully chose not to go with aftermarket due to quality concerns. You saved me $140 they wanted for labor. For my 2007 Honda Element there was some additional electrical work to do on the driver's side - an extra half hour. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@2carpros]

Very nice! Thank you so much for watching!

[@joecyphers6532]

Excellent video, easy to follow. Two comments, only for those as fumble fingered as myself. When installing the bolts into the glass the bolt holes in the new regulator did not match up with the holes in the door well enough to get a wrench on them, I had to re-connect the window control by propping up the door panel and then bumped the window up a little using the window control with the key on. Also, when putting the main door panel back on, be sure to start it back in along the top edge hard against the window, and insert the manual door lock through the panel, and then don't forget the speaker wire on the bottom. I found that putting a strip of tape on the door lock knob helped me pull it up through the panel as I was pushing the panel down. That was the hardest part for me. A couple of the old ancient plastic panel nuts broke as I installed it, but it still stayed in place. Having a few of these plastic pieces on hand just in case would not be a bad idea. Bizarrely enough, when it was all done my electric door locks did not work properly at first, but started working again after a few dozen tries. Weird. Thanks 2CarPros!

[@tomlearningguy]

Thank you very much, 2CarPros! I found the video angles very helpful and the mechanic taking time to point out where he was going and showing the outcome of the action he had just performed. Also, I really appreciated you showing us the entire repair -- removal, install, and reassembly of removed parts. I was able to complete the repair in about four hours, which included watching the video a few times, researching the part availability, picking the part up at the parts department at the Honda dealership (they nearly matched the internet price), and doing the complete removal and install of the new part. I needed four tools to complete the job: a small flathead screwdriver, a medium-sized Phillips head screw driver, a 10 mm socket wrench, and a roll of tape. The only difficulty I had was removing some of the wiring harnesses (I always have trouble with this!). Again, thanks for taking time to make this video. You saved me lots of dollars for the repair and your instructions made the job relatively easy and fun to complete. My only suggestion for improvement of the video would be to duck the music more or dump it-- maybe just use it for the intro/outro. It was painful by the end. However, this is a minor improvement point. You offered big value here. Thank you!

[@2carpros]

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[@NourLababidi]

Very good job. I hate to pay $440 to freeway honda to do this! With your video anyone can fix the window motor and enjoy the challenge victory too :) Thank you,

[@harrythompson6854]

Well, it took me over an hour to replace the regulator/motor assembly because I had trouble getting the inside door casing out initially (You have to hit upwards) but this was an outstanding tutorial on how to perform this operation in a Honda Element. I'm 68.

[@2carpros]

+Harry Thompson We are glad to hear you were able to get it replaced. Thank you for visiting.

[@PatrickLarson]

This is by far the best car repair video I've seen. My wife and I were able to fix our window in one hour. ONE HOUR. We saved $350 in labor at Honda by doing it. Thanks a bunch!

[@2carpros]

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[@bobm9358]

good video; helped a lot for replacement of the motor/regulator on passenger side of my '04 Element. local dealer wanted $150 for the part and said it would be 2 hrs labor for installation; approx $400 total. I bought an after market motor/regulator at O'Reilley's (made by Dorman, a name brand) for $75 (could've got it on Amazon for $50 but didn't want to wait for delivery) and the quality seems very good. I tried to be careful not to break anything and make more work for myself so I wound up spending about 3 hrs. total on this job. points I would like to add regarding repair procedure 1) removal of the triangular piece of trim at the rear of the window opening - it uses a metal spring clip that fits into a rectangular hole in the door frame. clip is inserted from the inside face and dirt/oxidation makes it hard to release. It helped to apply pressure to the nose of the clip from the back side while gently prying on the plastic from the inside. I also dabbed a little silicone on the clip and hole when re-assembling. in hindsight, it might have helped to spray some silicone on it from the back side before trying to pop it loose. 2) there's a white, button head push clip for the door panel near a slot at the front edge of the speaker cutout (in addition to the push clips around the perimeter). when reassembling, I found it difficult to get the slot of the door panel behind the clip. was able to use needle nose pliers to squeeze the barb from inside the door to remove it. when reassembling, I fitted it in the panel before hanging the panel on the door. 3) removal of the white plastic sheeting behind the panel - I didn't remove it completely; just enough to get at everything. use a heat gun (or blow dryer) and putty knife. easy on the heat; you just want to soften the adhesive a little 4) there's an orange clip that holds the connector for the motor cable. it's probably not necessary but I was able to remove it from the old connector (for re-use) by inserting the blade of a small screwdriver between the clip and the connector while pulling it apart. you'll have to examine it to determine where to insert the screwdriver; it's hard to be more specific without having it in front of me.

[@MrRogerCorby]

Just completed the repair. Thanks. I tested the window before I replaced the door panel

[@iamKareem.]

went on a Honda forum and it led me here. I will be attempting to fix my passenger window myself. This video was inspiration , it was clear and straightforward. The music wasn't so bad it kinda got tuned out after awhile. Thanks! I did subscribe

[@ianduke2476]

Excellent video. I was worried that the motor was bad, but when the whole door was put together everything just worked. Saved me hundreds!! Thanks huge!

[@2carpros]

No problem! Thank you so much for watching!

[@shawnknight930]

Thanks for the awesome video!! My driver side window regulator motor on my 07 Element went out last year after owning the car for 9 years and then I just replaced the passenger side one tonight; your video has saved me hundreds of dollars! Taking my time and not rushing it, took me around two hours to complete.

[@2carpros]

Yep this is an easy job that saves $$$

[@saxon840]

Yep, great video! Watched it yesterday, got the part today, and just saved $100s. I took my time and it only took me an hour and a half, thank God. And thank you for making this video.

[@pichealthompson874]

This video saved me $300 and the music got me so pumped I probably got it done 20mins faster, great work!

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@2much2see2]

Excellent video! I generally tend to leave car repairs to the professionals, but because of your video, I decided to give this one a try, and so glad I did! I had your video on my phone on a table next to me as I worked so I could review as I went. I saved a lot of money doing this myself! I never would have attempted this without your video. Thanks again!

[@2carpros]

+James Press so right!

[@AngelarmSpartan777]

10mm socket for the hex bolt's. Just some helpful information. :)

[@funderbunk6846]

This is PRECISELY the info I wanted while watching the video.

[@ginae3652]

Thank you!

[@JonathanPerez-ri1dt]

AngelArmSpartan777 just thinking about that myself thanks

[@bethanyfern6869]

You're the best!

[@Lgca26]

Thank you so much for this video it saved me money and time, honda dealer in anaheim ca. $375.00+ taxes vs auto zone $95.00 including taxes labor 1:30 lifetime warranty on parts, again thank you so much.

[@lance4151]

Thank you for taking the time to share this video...helped immensely with self install...ruined my regulator after trying to roll my window down in an ice storm this past winter

[@2carpros]

Glad it helped!

[@shanebarker2460]

Just finished mine... Thank you so much. Hardest part is reclipping the window plug! (and that was easy too). You may have to plug the switch in once the assembly is in the door and screwed on to get the bolt holes where you need them. THEN slide the window down. Super simple, thanks for saving me money!!

[@2carpros]

+Shane Barker (agentbarker) that's what we are here for, please subscribe!

[@juancano3889]

Shane Barker pero si el motor no esta bueno como a bajar el vidrio

[@samwilson5917]

Thanks for posting this video. It was very helpful. We just completed this on our 2008 Honda Element EX. Door made a loud popping noise while trying to close it and then it wouldn't move. With rain on the way, and a need to drive to work on Monday, we needed a quick fix. Managed to find a local auto parts store (Shout out to the Pep Boys in East Norriton, PA) that carried the Dorman OE Solutions window regulator kit. Part #748-132 for the passenger side. There's a minor modification with the wiring compared to the video and the OEM kit. In the video, the wiring harness from the vehicle to the regulator is routed down, but on my EX, it is routed up. No big deal, just a heads up (I think this is because the '08 EX has a power window adjust that runs off the same same wiring bundle). In addition, the Dorman unit has the cable taped up the side of the electrical motor to go up and over, whereas the OEM has it routed down and under with clips (including to clips that went into the door). This made it too short to run that cable through the same hole while having the extra sheathing to protect it from the rough metal edge of the hole. So we removed the electrical tape from the top of the motor and moved it to the bottom, and then made sure to route the wire between the motor and the side of the door panel and also behind the cable for the window lift. Without that, I'd be concerned that lowering the window would catch on the electrical cable. With that minor adjustment, the cable was able to reach and still be protected by the extra sheathing. One other thing: the body panel clips are a major PITFA. When we removed the plastic door moulding, three of the white clips stayed in rather than popping out with the plastic panel. I feel like this is one of those things that the pros just get good at with experience. Anyhow, you simply aren't going to get the door panel back on unless you pop those out from the door. We used a pair of pliers and went at them from inside the door. It's a real pain, but you can do it without too much effort and it will make replacing the door panel way easier. Major thanks to whoever put together the video!

[@2carpros]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@theodoreyd]

I came here for the music. Total banger

[@2carpros]

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[@weshardison7709]

Went just as demonstrated. Thanks so much for saving me from the dealership!!!!

[@gunnie3232]

Not too bad at all! Looked at a few forums and videos and decided I could just knock it out myself since I am somewhat mechanically inclined. Glad I found this video. If I wasn't doing other things while trying to switch the regulator out it probably would have taken an hour or less with this video. Thanks!

[@2carpros]

Hey no problem! That is why we made this video to help the people do the repairs and save money. Please subscribe if you have not already.

[@jamessmith1000millio]

Thank you so much! I would never even thought of doing it myself, if it wasn't for your excellent video. It took me about 2 hours to do this replacement on my own. I wrote down all the steps on a pad and used those steps to un-assemble and then re- assemble. I also laid the parts out in the order i took them off, made it much to remember which screw or bolt went where. There is a LOT of stuff in a door! Only problem was trying to remove 8 year old plastic inner door. Not as flexible as it once was. I ended up with some cracks. Great video from experts?

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching!

[@AllenManor]

Absolutely excellent video. I just replaced my Element's window regulator in about an hour thanks to this. Well done!

[@2carpros]

The Mighty Cass That's great to hear. Please subscribe if you have not already.

[@scottforrest1779]

Awesome video. Clear and straight to the point. I am definitely not a "car-guy" type at all but this video made my repair quick, easy and cost effective. Thx!

[@memadas-gz4we]

That beat freaking slaps. I’m done fixing the car now but I’m staying for the vibes.

[@combobreakerusa4501]

Thanks for the video. Just got this done today. It costed me about $28 to fix this instead $300.

[@2carpros]

Very cool, I love reading that! Thanks for watching!

[@Mzbeehaven]

Thank you so much for this! Just finished replacing my driver side window regulator all on my own. ❤

[@devinm.ruddick559]

Thanks for this video - great directions - successfully replaced the passenger side window on my 2006 element

[@davidkilpatrick7584]

Y'all are the champs for putting this awesome guide out there.

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@mcclungorders]

Thank you for posting. Just replaced my regulator today following your instructions.

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching!

[@prestondinard9583]

Awesome tutorial!! Got the job done slightly over an hour.

[@2carpros]

+Preston Dinard That's awesome! We're so happy our video was helpful. If you haven't already please subcribe

[@coleman1798]

Thank you for making this. My element has a working window again!

[@lisawasylewick945]

Perfect demonstration…. Thanks so much!! You saved me $400.

[@2carpros]

Great to hear!

[@geraldh78]

Great video. Thanks. 1 note, if your window is stuck in the up position, you will need to remove the regulator bolts and work it into a position to reach the window bolts with a wrench.

[@pktech1969]

Great video, very detailed and easy to follow. Saved me some $$$$ . only downside is that annoying music. lol

[@fernandodejesus2799]

Great job! Forgot to mention window regulator replacement for passenger side. Congratulation great video.

[@truemorse7173]

Great video but a few things I would add. Just finished removing the regulator on the passenger side of a 2007 Element SC. When removing the door panel the plastic inserts would not release. We did have all the screws out. We were as even and as gentle as possible but none of the white plastic plugs pulled loose from the door steel panels. 3 actually stayed connected to the plastic panel and brake the panel. We will have to buy a new door panel. Strongly suggest using the forked flat removal tool so you can slide under these plugs and pop loose. Also, the window has slide all the way down. If you have this condition I could not find anyway of raising the window to first remove the 2 bolts to disengage the window from the regulatory. Instead I had to remove the top and bottom pairs of bolts from the window guides and then loosen the 3 bolts on the regulatory motor mounting to the door. Once that was done I was able to push the window up but grabbing it through the door, shifting it so it was not binding in the side tracks. Once up I was able to tape it as shown in the video. Maybe the inside panel inserts pop loose easier for others based on the comments but would suggest not risking it or if not popping loose easily run to the auto parts store and get the flat forked removal tool. If I have any other thoughts after reassembling, I will post those but did not want this to get forgotten between now and a week from now when I install the new regulatory.

[@truemorse7173]

BTW-lighting, angles, display of the removed fasteners, amount of time paused at that time - all was great.

[@Will.on.2wheels]

That is a heck of alot easier then I thought it was gonna be. Doing this repair next week

[@2carpros]

Yeah it isn't bad and a great way to save money. Thanks for watching William!

[@juanluther]

thank you for this video.just replaced motor assembly on wife's 03 element.

[@ihearflies]

You made the job easy. And the music was good.

[@2carpros]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@jonathancano1416]

Thank you guys! Well explained and easy to follow, did mine in about one hour

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@Evergreen_Kings]

Super easy fix. If you have a magnetic towel holder from Harbor freight you can skip the taping part :) Thank you for the help!

[@iiikeman111]

Great, detailed tutorial. Got the part. I'll stare at it a week and give it a try

[@2carpros]

You got this! Thanks for watching!

[@Enderdog]

Perfect. Thank-you. You saved me about 300 bucks.

[@jwscray2856]

Easy to follow. Passenger and driver side in my element and both times worked fine.

[@2carpros]

Nice work! Thanks for watching!

[@jaeestrada]

This has been unbelievably helpful, thank you!

[@Vinoseal]

Thank you for the video. 2003 EX - first time I've had to replace the regulator motor. The only problem I had was disconnecting the glass from the bracket. I couldn't move the window up to the access holes. Tight quarters but got the bolts out - after that it was a breeze.

[@raychavezmt]

This was perfect! Thanks so much! Worked like a charm on my SC

[@IdiginisMusic]

just finished watching the video ,,,ordered the part on ebay and cant wait to put it on thanks

[@2carpros]

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

[@bluegrassgypsy9269]

Thank you so much as always for providing such helpful and easy to follow videos!

[@2carpros]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@feliperodriguez2655]

Thank you helped a lot! We just changed it following your steps! Thanks a lot!

[@JackiePietrzak]

I suggest that you test the new assembly first before installing. I got the new one in to find out it's bad. Lesson learned.

[@2carpros]

Good tip! Thanks for watching Jackie!

[@Js93js93]

Thanks for the great video on how to do this job. Appreciate it!

[@Marcblur]

Thank you! I replaced my driver's side motor today. Getting the old one out with the frayed cable was harder than putting the new one in. P.S. The music wasn't all that bad when I'm concentrating on how to do it.

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching!

[@ehansish]

Great instructions. Took me 3-4 hours, but hey, saved me $400.00! This music though hahaha.

[@2carpros]

+Eric Hansen haha glad we could help. Please subscribe!

[@jakesmith7503]

Thanks for the video, extremely helpful and concise.

[@2carpros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mandykatz9632]

I'm fairly handy, but haven't worked on cars since computers infiltrated.🙄 I was able to do this job in about an hour using your video as a step by step guide. Thank you. I agree with others re the music, sorry.

[@2carpros]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisrobinson7905]

Thanks 2CarPros! Great video. Helped me tremendously!

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching!

[@christopherboyd8152]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful and saved me TONS of money!

[@2carpros]

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[@johnlennonghost6238]

I appreciate you sharing, the information, to help us out!!

[@2carpros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kingmarcwayne100]

This video helped me the whole way ,,, thanks 🙏🏾

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching Marcus!

[@kenwatkins1234]

Great DIY video. You saved me a lot of $.Thanks.

[@2carpros]

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[@_Diggler]

This didn’t take nearly as long as I feared. The hardest part was fishing the new assembly into the door cavity. Took me about an hour or so, from start to finish. Not counting the trip the AutoZone.

[@2carpros]

Yeah it isn't too bad! Thanks for watching!

[@ericnazario2369]

Flawless tutorial. KZbin gold

[@craigwisner3996]

just replaced mine....thanks so much for the video.

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching! We are happy to help!

[@hingelvideo]

Thanks for sharing. Smooth repair.

[@2carpros]

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[@insonh21]

here's a helpful tip: instead of using tape use rubber or plastic door wedges, my motor was on back order and i drove around for almost 6 weeks waiting for my "Window Regulator Motor" i tried the tape but it was messing up my window (used Gorilla duct tape) plus i couldn't lower the window. i bought a 2 pack of door wedges from Walmart and slipped them between the window and inside door frame and gave them a little push down and the window does not move, you have to put the flat side of the wedge towards the window, plus this allows you to mount the regulator assembly and adjust the window if the holes don't line up

[@MrKungfilly]

Thank you so much for what you did keep up the good work you save me a lot of money thank you

[@2carpros]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@jamessmith1000millio]

Great video from experts!!!!!

[@Txschuck]

Great video and very on target. Thank you very much

[@metzbarnes9802]

Great video, guys. Thanks so much. Saved me $$$$$$.

[@toshimon6276]

Great video, thanks. Looks like a good time to put some sound deadening in.

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching!

[@johnweeks3105]

Y'all nailed it. Thanks. (I even grew to enjoy the soundtrack. Nah, just kidding.)

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@adamkillian5061]

THANKS! This video helped a lot.

[@2carpros]

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[@smokesignalshiphop]

thanks for the video. very helpful!

[@2carpros]

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[@danschus]

Thank you SO MUCH! This was perfect.

[@omarh1977]

Awesome vid!!! Very helpful… 🙏🏾 thanks

[@2carpros]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching Omar!

[@drummerdhop]

Thanks for this very helpful video! You saved me a ton of time. I really appreciate it :-)

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackjones298]

16:18 Reassemble everything and _then_ test if the new motor works? =)

[@casaMN]

😜

[@bobbybethea4801]

great video.. well done

[@chauvargas]

Great video!

[@johncgaiser]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@2carpros]

you are welcome, please subscribe to our channel and visit www.2carpros.com for additional infomation

[@wileysachmo]

Thank you for the easy to follow video. I noticed grease on the track I'm replacing. Do you need to grease the new track?

[@2carpros]

If it is a new track it should come pregreased. But if it's not enough you can add some more.

[@jamesperkins7987]

super helpful. many thanks!

[@albertogonzalez3512]

Today 09/17/18 both doors motor regulador broke at the same time (weird right)? Anyway thank you so much for this video you really saved me lots of money

[@2carpros]

That is weird. Thanks for watching though!

[@ptcast709]

When your window regulators broke, did the mirror control work as normal as this is my current situation? I'm trying to figure if it's my regulators or the control.

[@thomasducourantjr.6162]

Good video, consider changing the music

[@chrislyons5923]

Thanks for the video. Don't ever use this music again!

[@2carpros]

+Chris Lyons ouchy!

[@altosame]

Does it require more than one person to hold up the window when the screws are removed from its bottom base, or only until the window is pulled all the way up and tape is added on? Btw, could this whole thing be done with only one person doing this? Thanks for the video.

[@alltopicswithmj5643]

Thank you very good video

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!