Replacing The Rear Door Lock Actuator On A 2007-2011 Honda CR-V

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com/ takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the rear door lock actuator on a 2007-2011 Honda CR-V.
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[@davidnelson9874]

I just fixed my CRV with help of this video. I was having some trouble until I saw this video and the great closeups. That is what I needed. Thank you!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

David Nelson glad the video helped. Thank you for watching and writing!

[@agencialt9633]

do you happen to know if this is the same for the honda crv 4th generation? 2012-16? how much did the actuator cost btw?

[@davidnelson9874]

My CRV is a 2008. My part was ~$75 at the local Honda dealer. I could have save couple dollars had I gone to O'Reilly, but they had to order the part in. If you have 2012+ I would call about getting your's fixed under warranty even if your mileage is up.

[@billyee4688]

David Nelson how do put off the the three side screws, I tried many ways, while failed, gg

[@SuperTraviesa32]

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[@jaxunable]

Thanks! Just finished the job, rear lock works perfectly now, and more importantly, the tailgate unlocks when doors unlock. I had a lot of trouble getting out the infamous 3 screws. I recommend doing this first. No point in taking the door apart and then not being able to remove those screws. 1screw came out with PB Blaster, elbow grease and #3 driver. The other 2 would not budge, even with an impact driver (I declined to bash hard enough to dent the door). They finally came out easily after a little heat from a propane torch. I also had a little trouble getting the rod off the door handle, but eventually it came out. I bought my actuator from Walmart online - it was around $21. Couldn't have done it without the video. Thanks!

[@ArsonistArborist]

You are a lifesaver. Thanks for making the annoying camera angles work for us. An absolute gem, brother! 👊🏾

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you like the video. Thanks for watching!

[@pas-kv8ud]

Thanks for posting this. It was a great help. My rod was very difficult to get out of the door handle. If you’re having difficulty keep trying. It took me a while.

[@jacksoncates1624]

This is the best one...moves along and covers everything with good camera angles and closeups...well done!!!

[@leginnameloc]

I've been working on my own cars for years so a video like this is pure gold for me. It's clear and precise. It goes step by step to the part replacement then goes back to the start. 💯

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!!

[@leginnameloc]

@@HowtoAutomotive Changed the right rear today. Came back to the best video on KZbin to remind me how to pull this job off. Thanks again.

[@neilvwatson]

Thanks a ton for posting this, Brian. Using your clear walk-through, I was able to replace my right rear actuator in about an hour -- no trouble.

[@austinta9833]

Brian Eslick is a professional man that I did watch. I like his video very much because it is very clear, detail, short, and does not take too much to watch.

[@stuartstuart866]

It took me about seven hours, a lot of the time was getting the three door latch screws out after buggering them up really good. This video really helped a lot, it was well lit and clearly explained without a lot of excess words. Thank you so much for this.

[@oldrabidus2230]

Perfect! Not too long, short sweet and detailed! Thanks!

[@jps5144]

Removing the top of the rod with a screwdriver thru the access hole by the door bumper worked better for me. I didn't have much luck trying to pry it off from below.

[@scotthellmer3509]

This video was perfect. Straight to the point, probably saved me 30 minutes by knowing just what to do.

[@rev367]

This is a great video because you clearly were able to show what to pry and what to do. Helps to avoid breaking things accidentally.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@volcada]

Great video! Looked at a couple of others as well but with your video the information was precise, and so informative that I was able to replace my actuator on my 2007 CRV in just over an hour.

[@josephjanchar5810]

Exellent video, it walked me through the whole process without all the BS filler, well done!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@tau14]

Just fixed the door locking mechanism on my crv. Was the best to the point video out there. Getting the door actuator in past the window beam was a little tough. Other than that was a breeze. Thanks brother.

[@rickr94]

Very helpful. Just completed the job. Great close ups. Thank you

[@diegomgudiel]

Thank you so much for this guide! I know nothing abut cars and this was my first attempt at something like this and with your steps i actually fixed both of my doors. The three screws that attach the actuator to the door were a pain to take off but eventually got them out.

[@lindseyguidry4973]

Excellent video. I have no automotive experience and I was able to successfully change out the actuator. Thanks!

[@ernesteich364]

Thanks for the direct instructions - fixed with no leftover pieces!

[@Butwait87]

Thank You very much for the video! Very helpful in fixing my grandmother's car.

[@feiwong70]

Thank you very much for the detailed and close-up instructions. I was able to fix my CR-V. Much appreciated.

[@therealrichroc]

thank you very much, i just finish doing the passenger rear door. Video was super helpful, keep up the good work.

[@rosemarypetersen]

Just preparing to repair my 2008. Thanks for this video.

[@corycarrier9325]

My actuator started making noise a few days back.. I found your video which was very helpful and I just completed the repair, thanks for the assist..🙂. Cory

[@jamesamber6009]

Great Closeups & detailed instructions!!! Very efficient!!! Thanks so much!

[@joemendez7079]

Great step by step instructions! Just finished replacing it. Thanks so much!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Joe Mendez glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@hannahsellers8272]

This video saved me a lot of money. The shop wanted to charge $99 for a diagnostic before fixing anything when I KNEW what the problem was so I said screw it im doing it myself. This was the best video I found online. Thank you

[@AG-lq2hr]

how long did it take you?

[@williamchang7312]

Excellent video with crystal clear instructions. I was able to fix my CRV with your help. Thank you so much!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

William Chang Glad the video helped. Happy New Years and thank you for watching!

[@azmyin]

Excellent video straight to the point with excellent closeup shots

[@onion456]

Thanks man couldn't have done it without you

[@TheSandersKitchen]

This is a big Thank You for sharing this video. I successfully removed and replaced the rear actuator on my Honda CRV. Along with a big thank you to my wife for her assistance and my friend Anthony for his expert advice. Note to all readers, having the right tools really helps.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@Akashic999]

your awesome man, very concise and easy to follow instructions. keep up the good work.

[@norbertoreyes3065]

Excellent video and thorough and explanation. Will save me some money. Thanks!

[@danielasin4429]

I want to say thank you very much Brian for this video , I just finish to replace one in my car, probably took me 3 hours to do, I don't know how you did for film and do it , the only problem I did have was take out the 3 screws because I used the regular screwdriver since I don't have the impact one ,the hard part is taking out and putting in the Actuator.but in the end every thing came out perfect and you saved me a lot of money.thank you again.

[@martyfreeman2095]

Thank you! This was perfect! Exactly what we needed to replace the door latch. Very easy to follow and all the right details.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Marty Freeman glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@aantonio80]

I have the same issue as in the video and wondering how hard it actually is to get this done... I'm just worried I'll mess it up and not be able to put it back together LOL

[@rodneyclements4386]

Excellent post, thank you! Everything went as planned except I could not get the actuator housing around the track no matter how I tried without risking track damage and/or cracking the actuator housing. I was able to lift the bottom of the track outwards (where the 10mm bolt attaches to the track) and was able to slide the actuator up underneath it without issue. Thank you again for the very helpful post!

[@PeterC3400]

Awesome instructions! Installed and working great. This is my second install because the first actuator assembly I bought was defective (worked for about a week and then stopped and prevented the door from opening AT ALL). I was facing a challenge of trying to remove the door panel from the inside and hack away at the actuator with a chisel and hammer to break the door latch free, OR paying the dealer a bazillion dollars to un-F my repair (probably with a chisel and hammer). I kept trying the handle every so often, just in case it decided to work again. Nope, nope, nope. Stuck shut. Then, on Valentine's Day, I tried opening it AND IT OPENED! WOOT! Bought a new latch actuator ASAP and re-used these same instructions. Success! It sounds and feels smoother and crisper than the first one, so I'm pretty sure it wasn't my installation that was the issue (it worked fine a dozen times or so over a week). I'll leave the door panel off for a few months, just in case. At least that's one less hurdle if the actuator seizes up like the first one.

[@jonisaacs5176]

A well done 10 minute Video for a 2 hour job. It's done and it works just like new. I ended using a thin flat wrench to pop door handle rod free. That was the most difficult part of the project.. I'm 75, been working on cars since I was a kid. You didn't need KZbin video back then..

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I didn’t have KZbin either when I started. Glad you got your car fixed up. Thank you for watching!

[@jessegardner12]

Thanks for the informative video. Made the job very easy.

[@bilzstuff]

Great instructional video with easy to follow steps. Only negative comment: a couple of the edits are pretty tight so some information was a little hard to follow. Most specifically 3:30- 3:41. I spent a LONG time figuring out that I wasn't looking at something on the actuator, but instead, on the handle. The actions fly past pretty quickly and the edits are very tight. But everything else is very solid without a lot of extraneous stuff. Thanks.

[@feiwong70]

My part is on the way. Thank you very much for this instruction. Still worry how properly to remove the tough 3 crews by the door.

[@prolificbreedaquatics]

Thank you brother! Straight to the point!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

prolificbreed thank you! Have you done the repair yet and didn’t go smooth?

[@PantaRhei93]

Thank you for making this video!!

[@unestilodevida5525]

Thank you so much!! Super good explanation, Great video.

[@serafinmolina3889]

Thank you for sharing this video. I just fixed my CRV in a matter of 4 hours . Once again thank you and I'll be sending you donut thru doordash.

[@kenrutherford2345]

Thank you. You saved me hundreds of dollars.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ken Rutherford glad the video helped you save some money. Thank you for watching!

[@welkerroad]

Excellent video. Wow. Thank you sir!

[@marekfluder4334]

Thank you Brian for the excellent video! I was discouraged at first to undertake this job, but after watching your video I ordered the part. It took me 2 hrs total for the job. Hardest part was those 3 screws - a heat gun turned out to be my friend. Another snug was disconnecting the rod from the outside door handle - it was hard to pry it off as there is very little room to gain good leverage. I have used a separate hole in proximity of that connection to put a flat screwdriver through it and then successfully pried it off. Thanks again!

[@treyaker9128]

I was stuck on the rod part, so I came looking for a comment like this. Thank you!

[@marekfluder4334]

@@treyaker9128 I am so glad to hear it helped someone!

[@antonline6522]

Thanks, it worked. Great video.

[@ronsanders2600]

I fixed my 2011 Honda CRV door with this video.! Thanks!!The part I got from NAPA works fine but I had to make the plastic clip out of water bottle caps. The c lip with the new part was too loose and the original clip broke apart when I tried to use it.

[@brooklinesal2280]

Thank you 🙏 Great demonstration and explanation Brian !! Thanks to you It was a piece a cake lol

[@eduardouresticharre6873]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@joceysworld5271]

Amazing videos 📷 thank you

[@marcsongaudin8429]

Cleared and clever video!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Marcson GAUDIN thank you!

[@Pongo90]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@LuisHernandez-dx4zj]

Great video, thanks

[@kolinjordan3081]

This was perfect, thank you very much!

[@cleberligia]

Thank you very much for this helpful video.

[@jeffjoefishface]

How do you transfer the rod?

[@tombonomy]

Hey, did you figure out how to do this? I am stuck at this point. Thanks.

[@KrsnaOM]

Thanks, this helped a lot

[@youngestson6537]

Very informative.

[@cheikhmbengue429]

Great. Thanks very helpful

[@Dunny429]

Great video. I did the front passenger and it pretty much carries over. The replacement I ordered didn't come with the latch bar so I ended up having to cut it off the old one.

[@yactabay]

Screw bit size is #3. If you strip the slots, I’m going to save you some money. Instead of paying around $4 per screw at Honda or $3.25 on eBay or Amazon, go to Home Depot and pay $1.25 each. Still a lot for a single screw but much better. Go to the screws in the drawers, not hanging ones. Look for these: M6-1.0 x 18 mm (Metric) Don’t worry that the thread tip isn’t smaller like the old ones. That is just for helping to make inserting it easier.

[@sonnyrodil8241]

Thank you very helpful

[@dustinhxc]

THANK YOU SO MUCH LIFESAVER!

[@hiiii601]

Great video, thanks! The hard part was figuring out that the link rod goes to the outside handle not the inside. DOH! Smoith sailing from there.

[@imeldababiera9186]

Thanks for the video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@charliehustle544]

To the point, GREAT camera work, knowledgeable tech, perfectly accurate. Nice work! Tell me then, is replacing the passenger side front risking an air bag deployment? Dealer did the left front, I did both rears. Only the R/F remains and I'm sure it will need replacing sooner rather than later.

[@tjtrust3411]

Great video. Thank you.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@jeff_plays8491]

Great job! And thank you for your video.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ming Khun glad to help. Did everything go smooth for you?

[@daschieldabreu778]

Perfecto exelente me ayudo

[@rusttalk6668]

Best advice on here is use a propane torch on the 3 bolts till the bolt feels hot to touch about 30 seconds, then I used a ratchet with #3 and the bolts removed like butter.

[@soucaralegal]

Thanks for the video help a lot 👍

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@hubattucson18]

Got this done on my 2007 CRV thanks to this video. Couple of notes, pulling the rod out took a lot of force but it won’t break, my part didn’t come with a rod so you have to transfer it by just pulling plastic clip and when reinstalling I found it easier to reinstall without the rod and then put it back on. Lastly, my 3 screws by latch were crazy stuck then inevitably stripped. I tried several different ways but ended up drilling them out with 3/16” bit and buying new screws.

[@hugotorres3865]

thank you very much ..I made it my self

[@nachito201983]

Thanks, was very usefull, I can fix May problem with the video. Regards from Chile.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Arnaldo Quezada glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@Official3an]

those 3 screws holding in the actuator are no joke

[@redrider533]

great video. I would only suggest testing the new actuator prior to fully buttoning up the door.

[@MrEjurado]

very good job

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Eric Jurado thank you and thank you for watching!

[@jasonsims007]

nice job

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jason Sims thank you and thank you for watching!

[@rudy1197]

Thank you!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

rudy1197 Thank you for watching!

[@TW-ql7pp]

Great video! Is the process the same for the driver's door?

[@efcso100]

very nice

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@Woonst3r]

Working on figuring my crv lock actuator right now. It’s a consistent locking sound though, when I lock it, it will lock itself about 4-10 times before stopping, any clue?

[@youngestson6537]

Thanks.

[@AG-lq2hr]

Great video! I'm tempted to do this job myself. I have the replacement actuator already. I just don't know if I have all the right tools and strength. Does anyone know how much a mechanic would charge for this?

[@gabe5360]

Thank you, on my 07 neither of the passenger doors will stay locked. They unlock themselves almost immediately after pressing lock, do both doors need actuators ?

[@adeleb5484]

Great video! It helped me except my impact driver did a very bad number on the three Phillips screws on the side of the door with the latch. Pretty instantly stripped them out. Thought I'd ask a male friend (that NEVER works with these kinds of things) made it way worse! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ I'm at a loss, might have to call a mechanic about just that part!! 😂😂

[@badandylaoc]

they need to be drilled out and replaced

[@24framedavinci39]

Got everything apart in 15 mins. Just one thing hanging me up. The rod to the outside door handle isn't coming off. I swung the retaining clip around it no problem, but for the life of me, I can't get the rod loose.

[@Edlock58]

Thanks!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you very much!!

[@ramyswar296]

Nice

[@drebson4102]

Nice instructional video. Thanks. I have a 2010 CR-V with a left, rear passenger door lock problem that I'm thinking does not call for replacing the actuator. The driver's control of door locks works fine to lock/unlock. But when the left rear door is unlocked it can ONLY be opened from the outside. The inside lever of this door is essentially 'limp' when pulled. Any suggestions as to what I can try?

[@802redwood]

D Rebson child door lock switch?

[@plainoldme7322]

I was too lazy to go all the way ( THOUGHT) I could just unplug and noise problem solved, BUT found out the hard way that the back hatch won’t unlock so I thought I could just cut one single wire WOOHOO I guessed right and cut the pink wire!! Time and money saved, knowing full well that door has to be manually locked/ unlocked

[@baci831]

My brother was able to get the rod out but broke something in the handle and the spring came out. I think I need to replace the door handle now but I can't get to the screw on the right side. Any ideas?

[@jeffreyadams6738]

Any suggestions on how to just keep the door locked since I don't want to spend the money to fix it?

[@kennethdonlon3744]

How do I get the door open so I can begin the replacement?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Kenneth Smith You should be able to manually unlock it and open it from the inside.

[@kennethdonlon3744]

Child proof lock is engaged.

[@kennethdonlon3744]

I was hoping for an easy answer, I guess there are none!

[@dhealy3154]

I got the panel off and released the child lock on May 2011 Honda CRV... i cant get the door open to get at the three large screws... How do you get the lock to release?

[@jasonto5052]

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