How To Replace A Starter On A 2002-2007 Honda Accord With A 2.4l Engine In Just 20 Minutes!

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the starter motor on a 2002-2007 Honda Accord with 2.4L engine.
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[@alaskaaksala123]

That was about the best how to video I’ve ever seen. Quick and to the point. No rambling on and on and on....thank you!!!

[@tomdipasquale9633]

100 % agree!!

[@hchump1968]

Definitely a great video & no background music. 😂

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[@WarriorofChrist2023]

This was definitely a no diarrhea of the mouth demonstration. Clear, concise and directly to the point this is how all DYI video should be

[@NicoNaus]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I performed this repair on my 2004 Honda Accord. Without power tools, only using a 3/8 ratchet with 10, 12, 14 and 17 mm and a short extension, took me about 1 hour to complete.

[@MonsterHospitalMusic]

Thank god. I was about to try it with exactly those tools lol

[@Nolimitshere]

Doing this today going forward with this video thank you

[@sakariyeabdullahi3590]

Same here love it

[@nickk1690]

Whoever is watching this stick with it you will get it. That 17mm is brutal but with enough extensions and a big breaker bar you will get it and save your self 400$ in labor this video is amazing

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you! I agree the 17 can be tough, but the savings is worth it!

[@jrodbuzza2564]

I can’t get it off I’m so scared of stripping it My brother has been trying shoild I put WD40 on it what do y’all reccomend If not I gotta pay labour fees tomorrow I feel so stuck with this last 17mm

[@sidheshkanade]

@@jrodbuzza2564did you manage to pry it off? Im going for the replacement myself and would be helpful to know as to what you did.

[@bwarren3690]

@@sidheshkanade I used my regular wrench set and attached my long extension and another socket 16mm or 15mm to the extension. That gave me enough leverage without purchasing a breaker bar. Sprayed 4 times with wd40 over 3 days before it came loose.

[@youknowty6972]

Can you list the tools that are needed ?

[@eduardorenderos742]

Im a mechanic and i’ve been a mechanic since 2002 and I had never done a starter on this particular car so I didn’t know where the starter is. I looked it up and your video poped first. All i got to say is that this is the best video i have ever seen. No bs and such good explanation. GOD bless you brother

[@adrianna1218]

verrryy useful

[@EoN36963]

Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you! Recently decided to start fixing my own car rather then relying on a mechanic and videos like this are the main reason I’m able to do it! This broke it down so easily and I was able to fix my no start issue. You’re the man!

[@nathancadena5776]

Does it make a metal clunck sound when you try to turn it to the run position and everything just goes off?

[@felixgonzalez7765]

Interesting So didn't in now u can stretch 1 inch connection into 7 inch distance or magically disappear parts 😆

[@grassroots8226]

One of the best “how to” videos I’ve ever seen. Good info, straight to the point without all the extra long drawn out talking. Great job!

[@felixgonzalez7765]

Kind off 😆

[@richardharvell9107]

I think this is the best video tutorial I've ever used. I didn't have any air tools, extensions or wobble sockets and still did the whole job in about an hour and a half. Thank you for posting. You save me a ton of work and time.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Richard Harvell i’m glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@williamkent2446]

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR 2007 (and I think 2006): I just changed the starter on my 2007 Accord, and there's a few extra things you need to do. 1) As noted in many of the comments, there is a black plastic box attached to the inside of the intake manifold/plenum. This box greatly reduced the working space that you'd otherwise have once you clam-shell the manifold open, and must be taken off. A lot of people in the comments have said the whole manifold must be taken off, and so this video doesn't work for these years. This is incorrect. I managed to take the black box off pretty easily, and then was able to proceed with the rest of the video. On my 2007, there are 5 bolts holding the black box to the intake manifold - 2 bolts at the top, and 3 at the bottom. The 2 top ones are easy to spot and remove (they also have a metal washer, fyi). The 3 bottom ones are all located behind the assembly, at the bottom left (down near the alternator). You can't really get your head back there to see them, but you can feel them with your hand. All 3 bottom bolts form a triangle, with less than 4-5 inches between each one. They are are also easy to remove with the use of a short extension bar to get the socket on them. If I remember correctly the bottom 3 bolts are 12mm, and the top 2 bolts are 10mm. After the bolts are removed, the plastic box just comes right off, and you can proceed with the rest of the video. NOTE: Given what I've read in the comment section, the 2006 may have 6 bolts? Not sure. 2) I did not have those 2 vacuum hoses (the 2 that he disconnected). Not sure why. Just a heads up. 3) Where the main power is connected to the starter, with the 12mm (I think) nut...that connection is shielded by a little plastic wall around the nut. So getting a box wrench in there is impossible. And as someone pointed out in the comments, getting a socket on there is also impossible because of a structural metal bar that runs right over the connection (you can see this bar in the video, but I didn't notice it until I looked for it). What I ended up doing was switched some of the steps up. A) I disconnected the other two electrical connections. B) I removed the long funky bolt on the far side of the starter. C) I greatly loosened the shorter bolt holding the starter in place (the one closest to you) but did not fully remove. D) I slid the starter out a bit and rotated it up and forward, pivoting it on the bolt that was still connected. E) The main power connection was now no longer under that structural metal bar, and I was able to get a socket on it and remove pretty easily. F) Fully removed the already loose bolt, and pulled the starter all the way out. G) To install the new starter, just reverse these steps (because my new starter also had a little plastic wall around the connection). Get that shorter bolt partially threaded on, attach the main power, and then rotate the starter back and fully seat it, and then fully tighten the two bolts and attach electrical connections. Hope this helps! Even with figuring this out, I was able to do the whole job in 2.5 hours. If I knew all this from the beginning, I could cut that time in half. Again, this is for the 2007. From everything I'm seeing in the comments, the 2006 appears to be similar. This video is STILL applicable, it just requires a few extra steps. Feel free to ask me to clarify something. (And maybe this comment could get pinned? It would help a lot of people out)

[@Distruct0]

helpful, but I'll add that that black plastic box, 3 bottom bolts..... with a extension, then blind folded , then with it fighting you.... just take the whole manifold off

[@freeman573]

I just fully removed both.starter bolt and slide the starter back & twist it toward the front of the vehicle and easily disconnect the power cable, on installation just bolt the power cable up (in the right orientation) push the starter back in the proper position & mount it back up...

[@freeman573]

Thanks about that plastic shell on the backside of the intake on the 2007...

[@taylorflowers4598]

I have a 2006 and didn't remove the box, and had a difficult time, but still managed to finish the job... Should've read your comment first.

[@williamkent2446]

@@taylorflowers4598 Sounds like you got it done though!

[@brockwinfrey3458]

Like everyone else has said, THANK YOU! It took me ~90 minutes to replace my starter. This is possibly the best how-to video I've ever seen and DEFINITELY the best car fix how-to video I've ever seen. You saved me SO MUCH TIME on this job. Great video.

[@AllenManor]

Amazing. I remember back when I had my Honda Element I lived in fear of the starter dying because of this job. Always seemed to me that there must be a better way to do it and you have proved me right. Well-done!

[@JA_WILL]

Indeed -- I have this car with 350k miles on it -- This makes the job doable without spending an entire day on it for the shade tree type.

[@mtejada1]

You saved me so much money! Was able to do this in a target parking lot. The flex head ratchet is a must for the 17mm along with a short extension. I disconnected the vacuum house up front. Reused the gasket. 204k miles. Thanks again!

[@Snyderandy74]

Thanks for the help. I never would have been able to figure this out without your video. Thank you!

[@mtlstreets]

im about to to this lol i order my starter lol

[@nathancadena5776]

Did it make a clunk sound and lose all power when u try to crank it?

[@priser24]

Just had my Accord not start for the second time. I had the battery and alternator tested and cleaned my battery terminals after the first time, so I think I'm about to make good use of this video. Thanks so much for the upload!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

priser24 sorry your hand is giving you trouble. Hopefully this fixes it for you and you’re back on the road thank you for watching!

[@mikenessler2884]

Great video! I'm in the rust belt and have 205,000 miles on the original starter. The 17mm gave me a very hard time but went and got the proper tools and got it off. Thanks again!

[@Nolimitshere]

Same here that 17 gave me hard time get it out and back in .. but her did about an hour and happy with the replacement sounds way way stronger...

[@sidheshkanade]

Thank you so much. I replaced my starter today on a 2006 honda accord with an OEM one. Took me a good two hours as it was my first DIY. Seeing the horror of the 17 mm bolt being hard to come off, i sprayed pb blaster two days prior and let it soak. The bolt came off without any effort with a half in socket and 24 inch breaker bar. Also, i guess everyone removed the 14 mm bolt first, which causes further pressure on the 17 mm. Id suggest remove the 17 mm and then proceed with the 14 mm. New ignition switch + new starter + new battery, car starts like a brand new one.

[@Pmz604]

Thank you, thank you and thank you. I picked off a starter off an old engine, and followed these same steps to install the used starter. I didn't have any power tools..all manual was enough. And took me about about 25-30mins to install. Thank you for sharing and posting this knowledge. Saved me time, energy and money.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I’m glad the video help to get back on the road. Thank you for watching!

[@busded]

You are a freakin’ legend! This was such a great guide, saved us $600 as we did this ourselves with your fantastic guide. We’ve never done this repair and it took us about 2 hours total! THANK YOU

[@haroldpizzetta8191]

Thanks Brian. I followed your steps to change the starter in my 2004 Accord. I was able to remove the 17mm with a 3/8 drive and short socket without the extension. The first time I started it after the replacement, I heard a grinding noise. I took the reman starter out and O'Reilly tested it three times. It tested fine. I put the reman back in and was very careful about placement. It worked great. Parts cost me about $180 (reman starter and gasket). Firestone quoted $520 for the job. Thanks again for taking the time to make this video.

[@jrockner957]

This guy got ripped off you can buy this starter for 50$ brand new on eBay. Don’t pay oreilly or whoever’s overhead and advertising.

[@victorspencer2684]

this video was amazing. I watched another one and thought this job was going to take me 2 to 3 hours. I didnt have any automatic tools but still went really quick.

[@lynnpedersen4245]

I work at a repair shop and work on multiple vehicles and this really helps my productivity! Great video!

[@miteshvaidya9248]

I bought an 04 tsx with a bad starter - this video helped me save a lot of time, money and hassle doing the job. New part was under $150 and it took me about 90 minutes. Thank you for this excellent video, this was the most helpful video I saw. I watched this video 5-10 times before attempting the job. All i had was a basic socket set (regular and deep sockets both) and most importantly a set of combination wrenches. For some of the bolts I needed to use a short socket, then a long one, and then a box end wrench to get it out fully, but I got the job done!

[@DavidWelch-sh3ud]

Superb instructions! Couldn’t have done it without you. You could be an instructor! Thank you!

[@8LLRoadranger]

You, are a brother from another mother, my man! Great video! A major blessing as I just finished the job. You even say the size of each fastener. I used some never-seize on the starter bolts as I’m in the northeast. Thank you again!

[@jeffmaggard3694]

Don’t let the labor guides find out you can do it so fast. They’ll cut the time down to .5

[@HowtoAutomotive]

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[@grdstudios]

I've watched 3 others, Your the professional here. I learned here I mostly work on vintage European vehicles. Even when I'm doing a job for the 100th time I'll watch a few KZbin's just in case there's something better I can learn

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@calebedwards7093]

You're

[@nevergiveup6580]

Facts

[@erikflatt]

Great video, just used it to change out my starter. Crystal clear step by step, made what I thought was going to a daunting task easy. Saved me an expensive shop visit. Thank you

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video help you save. Thank you for watching!

[@marbss]

I used this video as a guide for my 2008 Honda Accord Euro CU2 in Australia (Acura TSX in North America). No dealing with coolant or taking out the airbox with this method. Looking at the Acura TSX shop manual - all it says is disconnect the battery terminal and remove intake manifold prior to getting at the starter. Finally someone on youtube who gets it. Well done.

[@jrockner957]

Dude now THAT is how you make a how to video! I watched another before this and it was horrible! This is exactly what we want to see, every single step but no waste of anyone’s time, this was absolutely perfect.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!

[@jrockner957]

Only one small bit of advice...make it very clear there’s a huge difference in an automatic and manual transmission for this job. I see you are doing the automatic which is the much harder, and of course that’s what I have but ordered a damn manual transmission starter not realizing and now how to send it back and wait for another.

[@ty8473]

@@jrockner957 that’s not his fault you ordered the wrong parts. You go anywhere and tell them your vehicle you will be told what part is needed exactly.

[@hikgerguy1234]

I had watched other videos that were a LOT more involved because they tore a lot things apart. I like the approach you took. Much simpler. Thanks VERY much for putting this together. I feel like I can tackle this now, but it means buying additional tools (but hey, I need an excuse to buy new toys, right? lol). I was curious about cost for a job like this, so I called a mechanic I use all the time. They quoted me around $600!! They said that includes a rebuilt Denso starter. They said new starters aren't even available any more and the Denso gives a longer warranty than buying from a dealer. However, when I called a local Honda dealer, they said they would install a new starter, but they charge $900!!!! LOL I could fly you here, pay you to do the job and still not spend $900 LOL. Even if I have to buy new tools, I'm sure I'll still save at least $300. Did you end up torqueing that bottom bolt of the exhaust manifold? I didn't see you do it in the video. Hopefully you went back and got it after the video lol

[@rodpenland6128]

Excellent job explaining the steps for the repair. I usually can't stand these videos but this one was great, straight to the point, no b.s., very professional. Thank you Brian.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!

[@toot1950]

Thank you so much, what an excellent video and help fixing the problem Your expertise was spot on from down to what size sockets and the order to take it apart and put back together. I saw a video before yours and he had me damn near taking the top of the motor apart. Thank God I found yours. I'm a 73 year old man and you made this all work for me. Can't thank you enough

[@billbeckett1021]

Great explanation of the job. I think your vids have the best breakdowns of the tasks without any drama!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

bill beckett thank you!

[@larrywoods3195]

Man aint that the truth. Dude tried to charge me 200. I dont think you..

[@thecloud1432]

Thank you for showing that this can be done without completely disassembling the intake system. I was about to have the dealer install a new starter for me, but now this looks way more time-friendly to do myself

[@travisp6218]

Great video. Process worked well on my 2002 jdm accord wagon. Has the tsx body so there was a bit less room between manifold and fans but still achiveable. Found the flex head was a must have tool and needed a 12mm wrench and pry bar to break the bottom bolt loose. Thank you.

[@lechstraczynski3675]

Probably the best K series starter video on KZbin, Thank you for posting it, your tips worked on my Honda Element too!

[@robingram9515]

I am just a weekend mechanic for my own cars, but this method works great, took me less than an hour and most of the time I was searching for tools. Thanks for such a great How To video!

[@davidsommerfeld2955]

Thanks for an informative repair video. Well done and a great narrative. The only thing I did different was take the OEM starter to an alternator repair shop. All it needed was a new brush assembly kit. $26.38 for parts and $40.00 for labor to install. With tax, $72.19 for a new remanufactured starter. My local parts store had the same starter as you installed for $229.00. Your video and my thrift kept a few dollars in my pocket. Thanks again for the help.

[@dennisgruba4792]

There is a known problem with aftermarket non_OEM starters. They get weak in a few months then will not spin the engine at the correct crank speed, car will start but a lot of codes will start getting set. All related to computer sensing slow crank and thinking it is a poor idle etc. Just a heads up.

[@davidsommerfeld2955]

@@mronemanband1 Thanks for the thought and input. My job pays very well, they also allow me to pick the days and what hours I work. The down side to this job is I commute about 500 miles a week going to work. We do have newer vehicles that have been problem free, just basic maintenance and service. Wife drives a Subaru and I have a 1 ton Chevy pickup. Use it on the farm and to pull our camper. The Honda gets over twice the fuel mileage with cheaper fuel than the truck does. Tires and service / maintenance cost me about 1/3 of what the truck cost. When I drive 25,000 miles a year just to my job, it doesn’t bother me one bit to drive an economic, 15 year old car. I plan on driving it until something major fails. My last Honda turned over 300,000 miles when we parked it. I have other hobbies I’d rather put my money into than drive new vehicles to work.

[@briannolan1195]

Just changed out my starter on my '04 Accord and your video was a tremendous help; saved me a lot of time and money. Thank you so much for posting this vid!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Brian Nolan glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@thomasward4505]

I watch a lot of videos and the other commenters were correct, this is one of the best how-to-videos I've ever watched

[@skrk6]

Amazing you did the job that fast I wish it worked like that for me. I'd recommend anyone that isn't a pro or advanced take off throttle body and get the gasket for that as well just to get more space its really difficult with the gap in the video. I've had plenty of experience with DIY repairs and have done other cars starter motors with ease but I had a lot of issues with this one. Also I'm not sure if it's just the Aussie variant but for my accord euro there's 2 brands of starter that can be in the car stock (denso style or mitsuba) and the mitsuba one has 2 variants to complicate it further, I could only source the wrong one and had to break the solenoid plug housing on the starter to fit the stock connector onto it to avoid missing work for several days. Hopefully this saves someone the headaches I had today.

[@jsuntlbc]

my part number was

[@jrockner957]

Yeah man that just happened to me. Ordered a replacement before I got the old one out and it has to be the exact right one or it won’t fit.

[@brandyjean5480]

I did it! I did it! All by myself, with the help of this video. I impressed myself and was so proud :)

[@MLynn-zx4jb]

Did you have any previous car experience? I'm looking to possibly do this myself but don't have much car knowledge..

[@2tubedify]

You GO girl...I wish I was as brave!

[@matthewfillenwarth8007]

Just swapped out my starter in my 2005 Accord this weekend using this video. Thank you soooo much! This video is spot on and a huge time saver!!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Matthew Fillenwarth glad to hear the video helped you. Thank you for watching!

[@RefinerSimilitude]

This was very helpful, thank you. We knocked it out. Maybe not in 20 minutes, but much faster than expected.

[@jacobarts6431]

Thank you for this “How to” video. Helped me get the starter replaced in my 2005 Accord in under an hour (incredibly fast for me). Everything was spot on and easy to digest. Ty Ty Ty.

[@markcureton8595]

Just replaced the starter on our 2007 Accord. Would not have known where to start w/o your video. Excellent instructions. Only a few minor differences on the '07. Can't thank you enough!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@taylorflowers4598]

This was super helpful... On my '06 2.4L Accord the insides of the intake looked a bit different and there was a pipe of some sort obstructing the starter... Made it more difficult, but not impossible. Thanks for this, super helpful.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@lonewolf36s]

As a side note for anyone doing this, what worked for me on the bolts to torque them down (per manual: 33 ft lbs on the 14mm, and 47 ft lbs on the 17mm), you can use a 3/8'ths short torque wrench (1 foot long) with a 14mm (and) 17mm "long" socket (3 inch), combined with a 3 inch extension, and it fits F**king perfect (ie... one 3" socket + one 3" extension + torq wrench). And it's a F'ing b**ch to do it with Anything else on a 2004 DX. You can torque both of them precisely.. On my wrench i had to convert ft lbs to inch lbs, so the 14mm needs 396 inch lbs, and the 17mm needs 564 inch lbs. Job done. Thanks for video, learned quite a bit. But for me the wobbly + extension does NOT work because of a strong metal PIPE in the way of the 14mm, and the alternator housing on the 17mm. It just DOESN"t work. On an 2004 DX that is. Doesn't fit period. Anyway thank you. And screw this car right back to Japan. Right the F back.

[@120DangerousHold]

About to do the same on my Element. SUPER SIMPLE!! I had a feeling I wouldn’t have to take of the throttle body and you show and proved !! Thank you brother STAY ROCKING IN THE USA 🎸🇺🇸🗽🥁🥁🥁

[@jamesomalza405]

Thank you for this video! Saved myself a lot of money. It took a me about an hour to do the whole thing. (Coming from a guy who doesn’t work on cars much)

[@seahorseseahorse2671]

Excellent explanation. This is a professional at work. I have done the power steering, brakes and now have to do the starter motor in my 2007 CL 9 it seems it is on its way out. This method is so quick I would have got bogged down trying to access the motor from under the car. Thank you very much for the video.

[@patrickoneill8047]

Just changed out my starter on 2005 Honda Accord....this video was great...I also removed the radiator reservoir one bolt and a little hose... thank you....hope you get rewarded or get a reward...

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the videos helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@ReadyUpGo]

Excellent verbal description that included dozens of important notes. Great presenter.

[@teresafinney1751]

You are the best My daughter is 45 and me 63 installed the starter thank you so much! I recommend you we had no clue!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I’m glad the video was able to help you and your daughter. Thank you for washing!

[@stanholloway4240]

So first off...this is a great video. I started today around 4pm and finished around 7:30pm. Everything went smoothly until I attempted to remove the last bolt from starter. I had to visit autozone to get a 1/2 extender bar recommended and a 1/2 ratchet. This was very very difficult to take off. Finally after 10 minutes the bolt finally loosened. Thankfully the bolt was not badly stripped. After this, everything was cake. There is not much room to work but I was able to complete the job. Thanks for the video as you did a great job!!

[@mjl6425]

Hey man, thanks for this video and the way you simplified everything save me a lot of time! It took me about two hours cause I didn't have that long extension. But long story short, I got the old one out. Bought a new one and she cranks even faster now! I was so surprised by how quickly she started. Thanks!

[@thurm101]

Great video. I don’t have this model Honda. But I just like the automotive videos.

[@christopherhaak9824]

This is a great vid, but a few things that may be different. On my intake manifold, there is attached a large air chamber to the backside of it. You need to remove this completely (5 bolts) to get more space. Also, you can just wait to remove the 12mm power lead to the starter once you remove the starter from it's position so you don't have to reach under that pipe. Other than that, pretty straightforward, but if you have the air chamber on the backside of the intake manifold, take it off so you have room. All fixed now, so very happy.

[@kantiusaify]

Love to see this 20 minutes Starter replacement for the Honda Accord V4 2008- 2012 8th Generation - Thanks

[@burtthebeast4239]

Wow, have to do one tomorrow, this video sure beats the 30+ minute video i just looked at. Thanks you got a like and sub from me Brother.

[@bmack1958]

Watching this before I attempted to do the job saved me hours of frustration. Great video and info!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Video help you save some time.Thank you for watching!

[@ThugMasterFlash]

Very simple how to video, I had to improvise a bunch since I don't have all the tools you do. But the handle on your jack works very well as a cheater bar to get that 14 mm and 17 mm bolts off! Took about 2 hours including prayer, supplication and cursing

[@bmw325ia]

Thanks for the short but detailed video, bought starter and gasket for $200, dealer wanted $892 - insane

[@ZDriver1996]

I followed your instructions and it helped out a lot. Tip: At 4:30 the 2 starter bolts have thread lock from the factory so they are tough to get out especially the bottom so you may need a breaker bar. Torque specs are 47 ft lbs on the bottom and 33 ft lbs on the top, make sure you put thread locker back on the threads.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ZDriver1996 thank you for watching and the tips👍

[@erikegtvedt3718]

@@HowtoAutomotive Awesome video. To get more leverage if you don't have a long handled wrench, slip a pipe over your wrench handle to add length/torque.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

@@erikegtvedt3718 Yes The old cheater bar works well👍

[@daviddionne8296]

Some heat will loosen up the Thread locker.

[@Alan-yy8qx]

This is the best video on changing k series starters hands down. Practically all of the other videos tell you to remove the intake plenum when it’s totally unnecessary.

[@kargo27]

Not his first rodeo with this starter replacement. Incredible and great job!

[@dongonzalez8449]

Worked great! Only thing I have to add is when reattaching plenum, put the bottom bolt in first. It doesn't seem to easily line up without pulling frame away from engine.

[@lucasfrobish7021]

What an awesome tutorial! You saved me a ton of time and money. Thank you, sir. You're an excellent teacher!

[@NsLongBeachSteelo]

Do we have to change the gasket

[@dennisdickey2267]

Wow. After watching several other videos, this is by far the fastest and easiest method yet. Good job on this one.

[@spiritwarrior151]

Took me about an hour and a half to take starter out as I had to run back and forth to get tools. Overall this tutorial was fantastic and educational. Tyvm

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you got it done. Thank you for watching!

[@tristanbrake3553]

worked on my 05 tsx. that bolt for the support bracket at about 1:45 was super hard to find on my car, also had to remove my coolant pump thing to make more room. but i got it done thanks guys

[@jeffschneider7278]

Thank you for uploading this video! It helped me out a lot! Of course, it took me a helluva lot longer than 20 minutes due to my lack of pneumatic tools and the gratuitous amount of rust. But still, your a lifesaver and I hope you continue to post more videos!

[@BLINPorsche]

Getting the 17mm bolt is the Holy Grail !! If you break that loose you are home free !! Great video

[@erikegtvedt3718]

If you don't have a long handled wrench, slip a pipe that fits over the wrench handle you have to give you more leverage.

[@Joe-rv3ei]

You got that right! I'm surprised I didn't break my socket wreck!

[@archeo289]

I just replaced the starter on a 2006 2.4L i4 Accord coupe with my son. Some differences shows up. There’s a resonator attached to the plenum that caused me to remove some hoses so I could pull the plenum far enough out of the way to access the work area. Other than that, it worked exactly the same and we had it changed out in well under two hours. Thanks for the guidance!

[@MikeJones-je6tj]

Started went out on my 07 in here trying to see how to install it myself to save me some money even tho I got my uncles to do it but it’s always still good to know

[@rhudybebe1]

Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow,. All the required tools you mentioned made the job easier.The time you gave was accurate. Thank you for your video,

[@eavenlyjenstillman7034]

Omg I am trying to learn....I may have to watch this a few dozen times. But thank you for having it.

[@rfwestern]

Great tutorial 👌. It helped me. The only issue I faced was not having correct tools for the job otherwise it was fast qnd easy. I saved money and bought tools instead of labor.

[@billyfutch1473]

Great video! One of the best dyi I have seen on KZbin!

[@nkosi2003]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU just changed my starter out today and saved myself a ton of money! Plus I got my 07 accord ex back on the road, since someone decided to steal my excursion a few days ago, it's my only car now. I have some other issues with the Honda oil leak on the front passenger side and a whining and rattling noise both from the front passenger side, I think... THANK YOU!!!!

[@JazzyDesignz7]

Thanks so much man! Took me 1 hour because I didn’t have the power tools but definitely get the extension bar for the 17mm and flex socket

[@chewsir]

I was psyched to perform this on a 07, BUT the intake manifold chamber was attached to the intake manifold, so I had to take the entire manifold apart. This is for those of you that might come across this and think that you're crazy because the car in this video is different.

[@plantingseedsproductions4195]

Agreed! This method is not for a 2007. I found out the hard way as well.

[@zoltinamoreau4575]

I swear I need fixed nothing internal of my own car and I manage to change my starter by my self beside having help removing two real tights bolts . Thank you so much

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@tubeyou5k]

helped a ton. i really think this video was one of best instructional videos ive ever seen

[@shootr04]

Your video just saved me a LOT of hassle! Thank you for sharing this!

[@meretruant]

2006 Honda Accord, like someone else in the comments, mine had a plastic intake behind the manifold. I removed the coolant reservoir on the radiator and draped it over the bumper, which gave me enough room to pull back the entire assembly and reach the starter.

[@kstar7300]

The 6th gen starter was a lot easier to replace. I had a 2000 4 cyl that I bought brand new and did it myself in about 30 mins, and I'm not a mechanic. Loved that car, it was super reliable and very easy to work on. Had 350,000 miles on it when I sold it and still had the factory clutch!!!

[@g8rayrr]

20 year honda tech here......sssshhhhh you're giving all our secrets away lol.....only a handful know this

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Lol

[@TheMaxi748]

!For people wanting to change the starter on this car! DO NOT INSTALL A AFTERMARKET STARTER, I bought one from Autozone too and installed it and a couple weeks later , check engine light comes on and car would not run. These accords really need the original starter on them because if not, they interfere with the crank sensor and mess with the electronics. Look for a remanufactured honda starter or junkyard, as long as it’s a honda starter.

[@zigner]

Thanks for posting this. Please correct the title to say 2003-2007 Model Years Accords, as the 2003 was the first year of the 7th generation Accord. The 2002 model has a different engine, so this video does not apply to that year's model.

[@vplacio]

How about 2008? Still same?

[@hassanalkhamis6029]

@@vplacio no it not

[@jonnyg9330]

Wish you would've posted this a year ago😭. Awesome video though you'll save a lot of people a lot of time. Just subscribed because of this video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for the sub and watching!

[@cameron_horton03]

Thank you sooo much for this video it probably saved me 3 days and $450

[@tinyHIPPOclips]

Just took it apart in I think 45 minutes. If anybody is reading this it’s doable. A half Inch swivel adaptor is a NEED. Without the job would be near impossible. Get yourself a three foot half inch extension and boom. Done

[@npatel1576]

Thanks for this video Brian! Couldn’t find a more perfect video to do the job for my mom’s 2005 Honda Accord!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful and your helping mom. Thank you for watching.

[@npatel1576]

@@HowtoAutomotive please let me know if you have anything on a 1990 Toyota 4runner DIY projects?!

[@user-fb4uo5ze5w]

Thanks Buddy it took me like an hour but it worked amazingly!!!!🎉

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@zanerkindardis8978]

This video was very to the point wish me luck guys I'm gonna be doing this later today swapping out the starter and the knock sensor while I'm at it

[@NiMi93]

Great video -I feel comfortable taking apart my starter to replace some parts BUT not dealing with removal of the throttle body and intake hose to get to it (too much hassle ha) will give this a shot

[@SeattlePaulie]

Our 2007 Accord SE has a chamber assembly mounted under the intake. It takes up about half of the access gap opened up using this method and made R&R extremely difficult. 20 minutes became 120 minutes for my job. I wonder if it would have made more sense to remove the upper plenum entirely?

[@markjohnson6230]

Same issue. The black plastic piece bottom bolts are tricky access!

[@hchump1968]

Well the video is good but my 2007 accord had some type of muffler/ reservoir bolted to the back of the intake. It had to be removed before you could even get your hand in between to get to the 17mm or the long bolt on the back that holds the starter. Wasn’t as much flex to move the intake out of the way. I had to pull the air boot/hose coming from the filter box also. Just a few more steps on my 07 than I see on this one you did. But otherwise mine was close to 3 hrs start to finish. More steps= more time. Glad I watched the video or really wouldn’t have known where to start. Thanks again!

[@michaeljosephs6439]

Thank you for the excellent in depth video, I just replaced starter thanks to your instructions!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Michael Josephs awesome glad the video help you get your car back going. Thank you for watching!

[@arturozunigaflores110]

Wow. You are amazing. Incredible. Awesome. Excellent illustration. I just love it. Greetings from San Diego. Thanks.

[@dougdaubert3589]

Excellent video. Hardest part was bolts holding starter. Advice to get long 1/2-inch extension was key. Thank you!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you got it. Thank you for watching!