This video shows the new starter going in with ample room, no air plenum in sight. I could only get about 4 to 5 inches of space using this method- which I tried first. Idk about this video. When the starter is shown going in- that intake plenum is nowhere to be seen. Deceptive? Idk. But on a 2014 it’s just not practical.
It’s not as easy as this quick video makes it seem. Mine is a 2014. The intake plenum looks different on mine. Black plastic. Maybe that’s why this just didn’t work for me.
The positive terminal on the starter is so annoying to access. But with the correct combination or sockets/wrenches/extension, it works. Be patient. Think. I still say remove the air intake. It just gives you much more accessibility
Sorry. I did my 2014 today. I tried this method first- but ended up completely removing the intake. It just gives you so much more access to the starter and it’s still a pain. But definitely a job someone with some decent tools can do. Be patient, don’t give up. Replace the intake gaskets as well, although it’s probably not necessary. But they are $16. And it’s a great opportunity to clean the throttle body.
There is a hidden mounting bolt,, you got five up top three below on the bottom mounting surface are bolts two up toddler nuts then there's a hidden one below that's like a bracket
Brian doesn't mention he has super monkey arm strength dexterity/flexibility. Also, I am pretty sure there is a lower support bracket that needs unbolting. I'm taking time myself to take the sucker out so I can use wratchet / cheater pipe on starter bolts & undo the power supply nut without an adventure.
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Please state the year! Some years had a giant baffle attached to the manifold!
Is this possible on a 1.8 liter engine? I'm new to working on cars and I wanna fix my starter
Just don't teat the intake tube rubber
What about the heat shield behind manifold
Maybe if you remove the cooling fans for more space.
20 minutes? Lol.
This video shows the new starter going in with ample room, no air plenum in sight. I could only get about 4 to 5 inches of space using this method- which I tried first. Idk about this video. When the starter is shown going in- that intake plenum is nowhere to be seen. Deceptive? Idk. But on a 2014 it’s just not practical.
It’s not as easy as this quick video makes it seem. Mine is a 2014. The intake plenum looks different on mine. Black plastic. Maybe that’s why this just didn’t work for me.
The positive terminal on the starter is so annoying to access. But with the correct combination or sockets/wrenches/extension, it works. Be patient. Think. I still say remove the air intake. It just gives you much more accessibility
Sorry. I did my 2014 today. I tried this method first- but ended up completely removing the intake. It just gives you so much more access to the starter and it’s still a pain. But definitely a job someone with some decent tools can do. Be patient, don’t give up. Replace the intake gaskets as well, although it’s probably not necessary. But they are $16. And it’s a great opportunity to clean the throttle body.
what gaskets are u replacing?
Will it work on a 2016 Honda Accord?
Which are the gaskets you mentioned that need replacement?
There is a hidden mounting bolt,, you got five up top three below on the bottom mounting surface are bolts two up toddler nuts then there's a hidden one below that's like a bracket
I can do this. "Torque to 16 foot-pounds…" ok wtf is a foot-pound, I'm out.
Brian doesn't mention he has super monkey arm strength dexterity/flexibility. Also, I am pretty sure there is a lower support bracket that needs unbolting. I'm taking time myself to take the sucker out so I can use wratchet / cheater pipe on starter bolts & undo the power supply nut without an adventure.