How to Replace Front Strut & Spring Assemblies 2013-2017 Honda Accord

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This video shows you how to install new reliable TRQ struts in your 2013-2017 Honda Accord. TRQ Struts are made to fit your vehicle exactly, just like the original part. Struts can wear out as early as 50,000 miles. You should inspect them regularly for leaks or wear. Save time, money, and hassle by replacing an entire strut assembly.

This repair was done on a 2013 Honda Accord EX 2.4L Sedan 4-Door FWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2013 Honda Accord
2014 Honda Accord
2015 Honda Accord
2016 Honda Accord
2017 Honda Accord

Tools you will need:
• 19mm Socket
• Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Cotter Pin
• Safety Glasses
• 10mm Hex Socket
• Hammer
• Small Hook
• Wheel Chocks

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[farewell_to_normalcy]

If anybody is thinking of attempting this at home be warned, it is not for the faint of heart. I have been wrenching on my own vehicles for over 20 years and have never dealt with such a pain in the ass strut assembly. Mine was on a 2017 Honda pilot touring but it’s basically all the same bullshit for this accord too. I couldn’t get the bottom control arm off to save my life and I even have the fancy tools. Took me 6 hours just to get 1 side off. Blew my mind. Hands down those are some of the hardest struts I’ve ever dealt with. Normally it’s a couple bolts and it’s out. Instead Honda decided to completely change the suspensions on the 16+ pilots (prior year pilot was substantially easier to change struts out it only took me 4 hours) and 13+ Accords they did too.

[Kevincp]

This is awesome! Thank you so so much. I especially like the list of all the tools that I will need. This greatly helped me figure out what I need to have on hand.

[joboy]

Great video. It's much easier to just remove the knuckle than to try and pry down the arm and remove the strut.

[xaivang]

Great video on the front struts. But where's the video for the rear strut?

[cm]

Those rotor screws are NOT Phillips head. They are actually JIS (Japanese industrial standard) #3 screws. Using a Phillips head will do nothing but strip those JIS #3 screws. Use a Vessel #3 impact screw driver to remove them. Put Permatex anti seize on those screws before reinserting them.

[milfordcivic]

Nope. Not doing that at home. Off to the shop it goes

[EvgheniiDoroschevici]

is it possible to keep ABS sensor and save some money on that too?

[rajtitanrev]

Do you have any video for the front absorber mounting and bearing replacement step by step ?

[davidrabalais]

If you go to torque a nut with a torque wrench but get a click or beep before the nut even turns, you already have it too tight. Be careful to not over tighten as you "snug it down" when making up the nut.

[lupealeman]

It’s 500 for labor for the 2 front struts where I’m at

[nicolaslopez]

Do not cut the sensor, it will never come out on its own, remove the clip and leave the sensor alone unless you really want to get a headache.... Ive been there just saying

[AndyAndy]

Search for 2014 mdx strut replacement video without removing any single components. Easy way with jack.

[Jedi_Luke]

Hondas used to be easy to work on. Those days are gone...

[AlexDMC]

1:08 "Ball Joint Separator" +/- $20

[Utsusemi]

9:09 did bro just 1 handed torqued 240 ft lbs

[jquin]

40 minutes if the vehicle is new. 6 hours with some extra new parts (abs sensor, sway bar links) from things being rusted/seized if it's a 2014 like mine. To start, break the axel nut loose BEFORE you even jack it up.
Get the ball joint separator or mayybe a pickle fork, mine was a stage 5 clinger. Rent it from auto store. The next biggest pain was the sway bar link for me, skinny round part under the boot didn't want to stay clamped and the nut/bolt was rusted. Pb blaster, brake cleaner, torch. Too much nuance bs that adds up. Basically never want to change my own struts again 😂 Cars are designed for consumers to take them to shops. Likely be at it again after seeing their "estimate" though

[maximagmhondafan]

Oh hell no. There’s a reason I’m already trying to get rid of my accord. Hondas are great but they’re hard to work on. Especially the suspension parts like these.

[NeoAndersonReloaded]

You dont need to remove the brake stuff nor the axle

[PLATINUMU]

On my Nissan it takes me 15-20 minutes to change out struts. This is horrible engineering for Honda 😂😂😂😂