2003-2007 Honda Accord Starter replacement

The vehicle had cranking issue where it crank and died. So we ended up replacing the starter since the battery was still good.

Tools:
Electric 3/8 impact wrench
or

Parts:
Starter

Torque specs:
8.7 ft. lbs - Engine cover nuts
16 ft. lbs - Throttle body nuts and bolts
16 ft. lbs - Bottom intake bracket bolt
8.7 ft. lbs - Wire harness bracket bolts
16 ft. lbs - Intake manifold nuts and bolts
33 ft. lbs - Starter inner bolt
47 ft. lbs - Starter outer bolt
7 ft. lbs - Starter top ground cable nut

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[tmodel.g]

2 years later and you made someone else’s day. I hope you realize how useful this video was. Thank you!!

[opstall]

Perfect middle ground compared to other guides. Job is really hard without removing the manifold, but no need to be removing all sorts of hoses. Even on my '05, which has a throttle cable, I just popped the throttle body off and pushed it aside. Surprisingly had no problems with the lower manifold bolt or with that pesky clip. So I managed the job removing slightly less than you, but the job took under two hours, and low stress. I panicked when I had one 12mm nut when I finished, then remembered that the new starter came with a new terminal nut. Whew. Thanks!!

[NguyenNguyen-xvli]

I can not thank you enough for putting this video together. I tried to do it how other videos showed without removing the intake manifold. I spent over 2 hours trying to remove the starter. I finally gave in and followed your steps to take everything off and it was so much easier and worth the time to do it. I just want to thank you again so much for showing each step as clearly as you could and also explaining all kinds of stuff I would have missed. Especially that little clip that holds the manifold on I was losing my mind until I kept rewatching how you did it and with your explanation. THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME SO MUCH MONEY AND FRUSTRATION!

[ruth]

Really helpful video. Just two tips for others attempting this job: 1) The little clip referenced at (12:23) that is so difficult to remove, I wasted no time and just snipped the plastic tabs off to remove clip and on re-install I just used a new tie-wrap. 2) To remove the inner starter mounting bolt (13:13) there are a lot of different adapters used making difficult to remove bolt. Instead, I just used one 3/8 drive 14mm deep socket with my 3/8 drive socket wrench. Fit right in there and bolt came out easy. Thank you for making this video, it's the best one on YouTube for doing this procedure. Great job!!

[NiMi]

This is a big help -hoping my starter can remain slightly-crappy for the life of the engine, but if I ever need to replace it, I know where to go for instructions

[johnschlund]

I just followed this video and successfully replaced the starter on my 2007. I really appreciate the good views of what I'm working on. I have almost no experience working on cars and this video was much more helpful than some others. I couldn't see what they were doing.

Thank you soooo much!

[mattkeefe]

Well done. The step by step video is perfect how to change the Honda starter with quality video, lighting, and narration.

[davidruff]

Excellent video. I attempted the repair today and this video was instrumental in the repair. All in it was $270 in parts. Bought the duralast starter from Autozone with limited warranty and the manifold gasket. I didn’t realize I might also need the throttle body mounting gasket too but reassembled anyway and appears to be fine. I ordered one and will replace when I get it. At any rate, started right up and based on the comments, I think I saved a solid $300+ bucks! Thanks for taking the time to post your video! 👍

[mattg]

This brings back memories. I can't remember fully how I did mine, but I don't think I removed the throttle body and other items. I was able to leave the manifold connected to some items IIRC, rocked it forward out of the way "enough" and easily removed that annoying black canister on the back side. That gave me enough room to remove the starter. I removed and replaced the main wire with the starter not mounted due to the clearance issues with that black pipe / tube. Then installed the starter with the wire connected. Can't remember what year I did that, but the '07 is still kicking with it now.

[victorhugotorres]

God Blessed us with people like you. Thank you so much for helping us. Excellent work and guidance 🙏🏽✌️💪🏽♥️

[seeableTV]

Your video helped me out with replacing mine today. What i did differently was to take the cable off the top of the starter first, then access to the top starter bolt is a little easier. Thanks!

[roadrunner]

Good video and explanation. You do not have to remove the throttle body, simply removing the snorkel between the air box and throttle body opens up space. Then remove the bolts and nuts including the bottom bracket bolt, vacuum lines including the one inside the plenum lower left and just pull the entire manifold plenum and throttle body towards you and shift upwards and angle it to the right, hold it there with a bungee, now you have all the space you need to remove those two difficult bolts off the starter. I used 1/2" ratchet and deep sockets. Replace manifold gasket with new and in your case should replace throttle body gasket as well to prevent any air leaks.

[PickyOne]

The only video that shows the different 2006, 2007 electric throttle removal step and other minor things. Other videos shows 2003-2005 that has a cable throttle. This is the only video I found that helped me change the starter for my 2007 4 cyl. Accord with no guessing and no extra unnecessary work.

[rickhudon]

Nutzaboutbolts, great video, great explanation. This morning I replaced the starter on my 2007 Accord so your video was such a great help. I don't think I would have attempted to fix it had I not watched your video. Thanks for your help.

[larrypowell]

Perfect video! Could not have found anything better. Not one to do much on cars besides an occasional brake job (Disk only) there was no way I thought I could tackle this. Followed one bad video who said it could be done in 20 minutes but it wasn't even correct for this car in spite of saying so. Your video was perfect and spot on sir. Thank you!

[teddybear]

Good choice with denso starter. I got reman starter fom local parts store, and it lasted for two weeks only!

[iallison]

Great video!
Some advice for others, the upper bolt is easier to get too if you take the wires off first, also make sure you clean the threads of the lower bolt with some brake cleaner after you remove the bolt. The hole goes straight through and out the otherside and any debris in there will strip part of the bolt and threads. You wont know it until the next time. If there is a next time ;-) I have an 07 and seeing the comments it looks like the 07 is notorious for starter failure. Looks like 03-08 doesnt fair better either. These starters fail in such a weird way, not like other cars, you'll think its other things before you suspect the starter, its annoying. Easiest diagnosis is to check the amp draw on the cable

[tommcintosh]

Just did this job and I didn't remove the intake manifold. Was able to separate the intake manifold and and remove the bolts then slip it out.
Only took about a hour!

[stdragon]

Thank you so much, i have no experience on cars other then changing a tire or oil. All i know are computers and i tryed a few other videos but they didn't look like my car. Thanks a ton

[landscapevision]

Video rocks, thanks for your complete step my step instructions. I could not get the lower electrical plug to loosen (9:19) so I by pass it and still was able to pull the manifold and have access to the starter.