RSX LOCK ACTUATOR INSTALL 

Most comprehensive video thus far for this job and car! For popping out the gold rod, I experimented with various tool lengths, angling, and access points. This worked fastest for me, especially when the actuator on the other side also needed to be replaced. And this second time around, I didn't spray my garage with grunting and cursing haha - used 8" groove-joint pliers (wrapped with duct tape several times to prevent marring of the rod and esp the plastic bushing we're popping it out from) - went in from the side/bottom (previously tried and failed going in from the top window gap) - angled the pliers so the stationary/longer jaw contacted was on tip of the rod, and the sliding/shorter jaw was on the plastic bushing holding the rod - squeezed until it popped out For the #3 Phillips bolts, I completely stripped 1 of 3 the first time, even with an impact driver, and spent hours drilling/tapping it out. This time, I sprayed them with WD-40 and let sit for a few min prior to removing. Penetrating oil or valve grinding compound would work even better.

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Wish I had it first time I had to replace one of the little bastages! This was great review before replacing a short-lived eBay one today though.

Thank you, SO MUCH, for this video. Yes...the gold rod is a PITA! I had to use pry force, not pull force. That whole assembly is a mousetrap, but everything I expect out of a latch assembly. I had to change the power actuator. I even have the factory service manual, and it left me clueless. I am thankful that Acura had a modestly big door opening to access this area.

Thanks for your this video. I changed my actuator today. Your video made it a lot easier to do.

Hey thanks for a great explanation

Great video keep em coming !! 🙏🏼

Thanks for that video!

Thanks, this was helpful! What I did to get the gold rod out: 1. Spray the end of the rod generously with WD-40 2. Use a flathead to rotate the plastic clip/bushing off the rod and out of the way 3. Grab the end of the gold rod with pliers (I used Stanley 84-097) and PULL HARD, you will think you are going to break something. Also take care to reassemble everything correctly- take pictures before and after at every step. Reassembly is very easy as long as everything is lined up correctly as you reinstall. I added a bit of grease to the rod ends during reassembly to make everything go a little easier. Hint: If your door won't close after reinstall, pull the exterior door handle to "reset" the latch

Bro I have a question did you straight wrap the the leather panel of the door?

Cheers bro for the good tutorial ;)

Great tutorial. I just changed both my drivers and passenger side actuators today and this video definitely helped. Taking it apart is a pain but putting it back is relatively straight forward. I recommend taking a picture of the assembly when you take it out before replacing the actuators so you know where everything goes since there are many important small details.. Also for the gold rod (hardest part) what helped me was making the rod opening wet with wd40 and just continuously pushing the plastic clip around the rod with a flat head until it was out of the way. Once you do this it will come out easy.. most cases it's so hard because of how old and rusted the metal is.

Wow.. I was doing my head unit and my actuators took a dump. What a pain in the A$$. Thanks for the video

Hey where did u get that floral wrap paper for the car?

I just bought some of that dope ass panel trip for my 06👌

Hey Seth! Didn’t know you had a RU-vid channel, haha. Did this on my last RSX. Those rods are a serious pain in the ass. But a pry bar makes it so much easier. Subscribed!

High-key I just needed to replace my speakers for my rsx on the front door panels but I'm thankful for the door panel removal tutorial

How did you get that design on the door?

god i hate doing door stuff. dreading doin this but getting sick of useing my key

Hey man where did you buy the plugs for the holes for the oem rear spoiler?

Seth, what do you have on the bottom of your bumper? Its black and looks like you have some springs connected to it.

Dang with this gold rod how much pressure is to much and just pulling it back is the proper way right? My only struggle with this project

Just bought a DC5 RSX two days ago and I'm having the same problem. Thanks for the video. It's time to mess around with these cars at the junkyard. Looks a little complicated. I may have to hire someone. Where did you buy your actuators from.

Looks Better like that

I have a different problem, my driver side door is stuck in the unlocked position so it never locks at all, even when I use the key it doesn't lock nor when I try pushing the tab down its literally stuck. Any suggestions on why that is?

Hey bro I’m about to redo my door panel with a cool fabric I found and I have a few questions! What adhesive spray did you use? And did you stay the fabric or the door, or both? And also did you add it directly onto the fake leather material or did you remove that first?

I can feel my hatch trying to open and close but it doesn’t and my doors do nothing.... sure it’s this ? Should I check for fuses

Hey seth!! Got any tips on how to cover the leather panel on the door panels? Were you able to unscrew and remove The Who thing from the door panel before wrapping it? I appreciate the info!👌

Hey Seth, where’d you get those leather panels? they’re dope

Yo Seth I'm subscribed to your channel man u make sum good vids ur front spliter and canards video makes me wanna follow ur method on my 2000 Honda accord coupe seen this video tho and was wondering where u found ur door panel fabric I need to know!!! Bad brother like bad so plz comment back plz

How to remove door handle

Good video I just need help with the three screws mine are tight and somewhat stripped :/

My 04 rsx (not type s) has a different type of area by the inner door handle.... it has no screws! And the side panel just feels very hard to pop off... kinda scared I will break it

Where did u get the fabric in the door pannels

nice work on the actuator, door rods are a pain

On my 02 type s the passenger door does not lock/unlock with key fob. Could it be the driver side lock actuator?

That one rod was really a pain in the ass!

The gold rod give me some problem. Once it was off, It was easy on and off, it be nice if you show the gear, because once I was finish, the gear off and I have to do it twice. Lol. Great video!!

Wiper delete is WHACK. I can't find any sense in people stating "It looks cleaner." Eliminating a useful function of the car makes it look better ? When I see a wiper deleted I ask myself "How does that improve the vehicle ?" It doesn't. It looks silly. Japanese install rear wiper blades to be helpful. American car companies should take a hint from this. It's one of the reasons I like foreign brand hatchbacks. Because they have rear wiper blades ! It's useful when it rains...

The one thing I needed to see was you inscrewing the damn thing.. and you didnt show it 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️😡. Mines wont come out and the screws are gonna strip

Can barely hear you or am I going deaf