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RSX Type-S Starter Quick Walkthrough Remove/Install

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I called the manifold the throttle body and vice versa a couple times so apologies there lol YOU DO NOT NEED TO REMOVE THE MANIFOLD!!! It's just 2X easier but 2x more the headache to remove the starter :) REMOVE THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY FIRST!!!! I couldn't find a tutorial anywhere on how to remove/install a starter for RSX type-s. I forgot to mention that mine is a 2004. Not sure if the '05-'06 are different. If your car is making a weird grinding noise upon start or if you turn the key and it sputters until it starts with some grinding, its most likely your starter...it was for me. SIDE NOTE: I forgot to mention in the video that you will most likely need a pry bar of some sort to remove the manifold. For me, the manifold didn't come out because the alternator got in the way just enough to where I couldn't get the right angle to get it out. You may want another person there to help. Taking off your front bumper helps also. If you know what you're doing, this should be a 1-3 hour job. If you don't or if you were a first timer attempting this without the right tools like me....3-4 days LOL!! Be prepared for tight squeeze areas when you remove the manifold brackets from the bottom. Be careful when you remove the sensor from the block as the plastic is cheap and if you're an idiot like me and pull the plastic instead of the sensor from the clip, it will break off needing to be JB welded back on ha ha! Good Luck and if I missed anything hit me up and I will answer if i can :)

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@RUZTY1311 12 лет назад

I tried to explain as much as a could on this thing lol....get the car up high enough and you should be able to get to the top bolt, but I suggest having someone up top guiding you to get to that top bolt on the starter....you can see it if you look through the TB side...good luck!!!

@X0UKI 12 лет назад

nice vid. i just did mine today, its an 02. i do recommend removing the manifold. it just saves the headache. i just remove the throttlebody and move it to the side, then remove the manifold, 2 bolts under. and straightforward from there. manifold didnt want to come out though. i had to remove the stud to remove the manifold. i wanna try it again from underneath without touching the manifold. i was searching for the 17mm bolt on the inner side but there wasnt any. its a long 14 extension bolt

@Rezurtz 2 года назад

I’m stuck on the stud that’s closest to the power steering pump

@imallpissedoff 11 лет назад

Just changed the starter on my wife's '04 Acura RSX, 2.0L V-tec, NOT the S type. I removed the throttle body and the intake manifold. It was extra work but made starter removal easy. It was the original starter, the bottom bolt was FUUUCKING TIGHT, and clearance didn't allow any leverage. I couldn't get the intake manifold out of the car until I loosened the top cross member with the hood latch. Took about 3.5 hrs cause the wife wanted to help. Could've done it alone in about two. Women. XD

@RUZTY1311 10 лет назад

Hard to understand what you're saying but i''ve said multiple time and even in the "Description" that you do not NEEEED to take it off but it makes it SO easy to remove the starter if you do...for first timers this job is a headache so hopefully this helps with those people trying to do this for the first time :)

@RUZTY1311 12 лет назад

I did replace that starter twice, one way taking off the manifold and the other way NOT taking it off..

@RUZTY1311 12 лет назад

No you don't HAVE to remove the alternator but IF you go the route of taking the manifold off you will need an extra pair of hands to pry the manifold from the head with a pry bar. It's tricky but we make it work. I would recommend trying to remove the starter without taking the manifold off but if for some reason you cant get the car high enough to reach up in there then remove the manifold and its 2x easier just more of a hassle :)

@freedomnowinthemidstofcont8566 10 лет назад

Well, I sure appreciated your video tutorial! I have a very detailed manual on my Acura, but somehow it seems to lack on explanation of where the starter actually is! It's lousy at showing it. Anyways, I highly recommend taking the intake manifold off! I can't even see how I would do it without taking it off on my non type S Acura RSX 2003. I would add this, from my experience today. I had to take the metal rail with the front hood latch and radiator brackets free to get the non-metal manifold out. That was the key to solving the puzzle of "what? why can't this thing get out of here!???!" I sure am glad you posted this video buddy! Thanks again! There were plenty of electrical connections to disconnect!! Plenty! There are 4 bolts on the thing that connects to the intake manifold on the right-hand side that must be taken out to remove it---12 mm I think they were. So, first remove the top cover (two bolts), remove four from the intake manifold, remove the air filter housing and disconnect venting, get the four bolts holding on the thing that attaches on the right of the intake manifold, disconnect hoses and electrical connectors, remove brackets and such from the rail that holds the latch on it (not the fuel rail), remove the intake manifold completely out, and "Wahlah!" There's the starter!!!! It looks as though the rest will be easy-going now!

@RUZTY1311 10 лет назад

You're very welcome!! I'm glad I've helped out so many even though I no longer have the car haha! And yes I would recommend taking the manifold off as well. For me it was a 2 person job to take it out because of the alternator getting in the way BUT maybe there was an easier way, I just didn't find it haha

@fatso667 6 лет назад

et voila!

@eddieacosta2520 3 года назад

@@RUZTY1311 so how’d you take it out ?

@RUZTY1311 3 года назад

@@eddieacosta2520 From what I remember you need someone to pry on the manifold after taking the bolts off of it so you can make room to squeez it out of there lol But seriously just take the manifold off haha

@eddieacosta2520 3 года назад

@@RUZTY1311 that’s what I’m trying to do I’ve removed all bolts and nuts and now I’m stuck on what seems to be I think a motor mount . Thats if I shimmy it to the left But if I do try and shimmy towards the the right side I’m am running into the alternator . Obviously easier to take out the alternator … right .. The alternator is just 3 bolts right ??? If so i might consider just taking it off .. no big issue just loosen belt and take off bolts … sounds easy right ?! But when you got them shrek hands everything’s 2x harder lol . * I got a bit experience * so I think that’s what I’m going to do . Take off the alternator and proceed with my starter/thermostat replacement.. any suggestions before I go head first tomorrow? I’ll keep y’all updated on wether I succeed or fail!! Lol

@RUZTY1311 12 лет назад

I talked about a copper piece on the starter that I didn't bolt on that I THOUGHT didn't make the starter kick over if it wasn't bolted on tight....but It turned out it was a different bolt on the starter that wasn't tight and it was causing intermittent starts so make sure everything is in place and tight :)

@RUZTY1311 12 лет назад

I didn't get one because we didn't damage it when we removed the manifold from the head. It only bent a little bit which isn't that big a deal. In the case that you crack it or severely bend it then i would recommend getting a new one but it's not 100% necessary.

@RUZTY1311 11 лет назад

Yea I'm not sure if they are exactly the same but I've seen pictures of the base rsx engine bay and it looks to be the same....if you have the lifts you SHOULD be able to do it without taking the manifold off...it's just going to take some MAJOR patience...hopefully it's easier for your car then it was for this one lol Good luck!

@RUZTY1311 12 лет назад

@X0UKI The bolt that's on the bottom that you can see from underneath the car should be the 17mm and like you said the one on top that you can see only AFTER taking the manifold off, is the 14 extension bolt. One of the ways I was able to get to the top bolt without taking the manifold off, was to have my brother on top shining a light through the hole in the middle of the mani and he directed me where to go when I was underneath...definitely not an easy job for a first timer :)

@KennyZoobs 7 лет назад

My buddy removes the front bumper and sometimes the radiator and gets at it from under the car.

@RUZTY1311 11 лет назад

You need to READ "buddy". If you would have read my description I said clearly that you DON'T have to take the manifold off. I too was able to do it from underneath. I have plenty experience working on my own cars. After the first time, which I admit was a little bit of a headache, I was able to switch out the starter in under an hour. If this video didn't help you then don't leave a comment, just piss off somewhere else....please.

@RUZTY1311 11 лет назад

No problem man I hope goes well, wear gloves, and take your time lol If you have anyquestions hit me up on here and I will see if I can answer :)

@HANDSDOWN065 8 лет назад

anyone else having the power steering in the way ? its the only thing in the way.

@fallenninja5239 Месяц назад

If you go from underneath you'll break knock sensor everytime smh

@DJ12Ema 7 лет назад

I just removed the fans and I took it right off LOL

@Rudisascencio 7 лет назад

DJ12Ema explain please?

@BK-dj3pi 7 лет назад

Rudis Ascencio I just replaced the starter this past weekend on my friend's Rsx Type S. It's pretty straight forward. No need to take off the intake manifold. No need to unhook any coolant hoses. I took off the front bumper. I unbolted the bracket that holds the a/c line to the front metal beam. Then I unbolted the metal beam (size 10mm bolts) that the hood latch is on. Pulled that out and hung it out of the way. No need to remove hood latch. Next I unbolted the two small metal brackets holding the radiator in place. This will give you room to move things around. Next thing to do is to remove the coolant overflow reservoir. After you have that out of the way, you can unplug, unbolt, and remove the fan that is under it. Now you should have plenty of room to remove the starter. You will have to remove both metal support brackets underneath the intake manifold. Unplug two connectors that will be next to those brackets. You might have to clip those factory zip ties holding the harness to move things around to in order to get a ratchet in the area. You will also unplug the knock sensor that's near the block. After you are done doing that, you are ready to remove the 17mm and 14mm bolts holding the starter. You will then be able to pull the starter down and out and have access to the size 12mm that's holding the harness onto the starter and also pull out the last connector near it. Install is reverse procedure of everything you just did. *Keep in mind to not damage any of the air condition lines by accidentally pulling/leaning on them.

@macslate 7 лет назад

Rudis Ascencio will this work same on 2006RSx type s

@RUZTY1311 11 лет назад

Well....as long as you can get the car up pretty high (doesn't have to be lift in a mechanic shop high) then it will make things easier BUT you will probably if not more than likely need an extra pair of hands. IF you take the manifold off you will be able to knock it out pretty easily but taking the manifold off is a hassle. In my opinion whichever way you choose, it still sucks lol Hopefully I pointed enough out to make it easier for you :) Good luck!!

@RUZTY1311 9 лет назад

OK so for some this helped and for others it didn't. In any case, I think it's helped more than not so I'm leaving the video on my channel haha I don't REALLY care because I no longer have the car, but at the time it was the best I could do and did so because there wasn't a video out there on how to remove the starter. I realize that it isn't a "step by step" type of video so It may be hard for some people to follow...

@RUZTY1311 12 лет назад

Putting it back in would pretty much be the exact same way as taking it out, just in reverse...you wont need to worry about the alternator UNLESS you take off the manifold which would require the prying of it...but the alternator should not be removed....IF you want to make things really easy on yourself and you have the time and skill, then remove the manifold, alternator and whatever else you want but for me the most convenient way was to just leave everything in place and get the car up :)

@iMotoTactic00L 7 лет назад

I did mine underneath no need to take the intake manifold

@RUZTY1311 7 лет назад

I guess that's the easier way of doing it from what people have been posting. This was my first attempt so didn't know how to approach it.

@RUZTY1311 7 лет назад

But again, in my description I did say "YOU DO NOT NEED TO REMOVE THE MANIFOLD" ;)

@albertabramson3157 6 лет назад

I'm about to do mine, and everyone is saying to just start from underneath, and it's a straightforward two hour job.

@Rudisascencio 6 лет назад

DaddysDIYGarage priceless can you explain how?

@edwinarias7826 8 лет назад

I'm having issues taking my IM today. it's loose but it sounds like it's hitting something when trying to pull it out. Any ideas? hits by the power steering side. 06 acura rsx type S

@RUZTY1311 8 лет назад

+Edwin arias I believe you may need to PRY the manifold out of there because it will most likely hit the alternator or something right there on the left of the Manifold

@edwinarias7826 8 лет назад

+RUZTY1311 I tried that bro it wouldn't come out. I ended up double nutting the 2 studs. brought them out and bam it was out. thanks for your reply tho

@RUZTY1311 8 лет назад

Edwin arias Damn well sorry you had a tough time with it, I did too haha Glad you got it taken care of though

@zandrazapata2323 7 лет назад

so that bottom middle bolt im having issues getting the angle right. did you use anything fancy to get that bolt, if you dont remember ill figure something out.

@RUZTY1311 12 лет назад

I called the manifold the throttle body and the throttle body the manifold a couple times lol

@RUZTY1311 12 лет назад

Ok so after having to Install another starter I found that YOU DON'T have to take the Manifold off to get the starter out. You just need to get the car up pretty high and possibly take off the black frame on the bottom. However, it does make it 10X easier if you take the manifold off, but not without the extra work obviously :)

@shortenano 11 лет назад

Hey guys I've removed my starte on my RsX and these romers of removing manifold and throttle body not true? I went under the car removed the plastic guard off and from the bottom the bolt on the right is visible so u loosen that bolt and here's where I was confused too?? Pay close attention the second bolt is a extended bolt witch essentially means I need no extension socket it's a bit of a squeeze but it's possible a small torque wrench is recommended

@RUZTY1311 11 лет назад

@sk84lifeordie52 He he he....yea that one on top of the starter is a doozie and to be honest i cant remember if i got to that one from the top or the bottom with an extension and my brother guided me from the top....if ur stuck and have time, take off the manifold lol

@hippo780 8 лет назад

Honda engineers aren't stupid removal of the intake would be a design flaw on the type S. I just installed my new denso starter and I was faced with the same situation, if you think outside of the box like I do, you can see why Honda Engineers made it possible for the front rad support bracket to be removed to gain access to the alt and starter.

@RUZTY1311 7 лет назад

You should share that knowledge you have of yours with the world!!! ;0

@hippo780 7 лет назад

I'm no guru just another Honda guy, peace

@RUZTY1311 7 лет назад

hippo780 Well if you watch almost all the other walkthroughs you will see they all removed the intake manifold...just sayin lol...peace be da journey!!!

@bboienvoy 12 лет назад

Okay. So what about putting it back in? Is it gonna be hard too because of the alternator?

@pabster69 11 лет назад

I'm trying to avoid taking off the manifold, I got 2 lifts for the front so hopefully that's high enough. Also I don't have the rsx-s, just the regular rsx. Looks the same though

@ninja360505 12 лет назад

Did you have to get a new manifold gasket?

@bboienvoy 12 лет назад

Did u have to remover the alternator too?

@trevordommettedwards5616 9 лет назад

What was the sensor that you broke a jb welded I broke the same one and now I want to change it. My car is surging at idle and I've changed both intake and throttle body gaskets

@RUZTY1311 9 лет назад

+Trevor Dommett Edwards I wish I could tell you bud!! I have no idea what it was and don't have the car anymore lol sorry!

@brettsolace3438 7 лет назад

Trevor Dommett Edwards ever find out what sensor it was i broke mine too

@trevordommettedwards5616 7 лет назад

Brett Solace yeah it was a valve for the coolant I don't remember what it was exactly but that wasn't my problem it was the IACV and those go often so if your surging check that

@GRIYOGREENVERDE 7 лет назад

thermal bypass valve. helps the car/catalytic converter heat up on cold start

@RUZTY1311 11 лет назад

Ha ha ha....well....I wouldn't say ANY car making a grinding noise upon cold start is anywhere NEAR normal...especially when it hadn't been doing it for the first 5 years that I had the car and ESPECIALLY when the damn thing left me on the side of the road stranded one day. If that's normal sell your RSX because that's a no bueno situation lol It got to the point where it wouldn't start and I traced it to the starter :) Yes this was happening to me but it was 10x more extreme than normal lol

@pavel1809 7 лет назад

what is the best torque specs for the starter lb ???

@mushy18100 6 лет назад

pavel1809 17 ft lbs

@Sebastianrogersmusic 11 лет назад

you spelled experience wrong buddy...

@dreskie101 9 лет назад

I was able to take my starter off without taking my MAnny. Not the easiest thing but it can b done just make sure u remove your nock sensor out first.

@RUZTY1311 9 лет назад

Fam Naranjo Yes it can be done!

@RUZTY1311 10 лет назад

Yes....yes he did ;)

@peterlopez778 10 лет назад

Type S helms manual doesn't say to remove manifold. The base model has a different starter which is harder to get to due to the hex nut being above and not on the side like the type s. On the type s all you need to do is lift your car, remove the 2 wires of the starter and remove the 2 bolts. Done deal. im out

@RUZTY1311 10 лет назад

Jesus christ did you NOT read the amount of time I said "YOU DO NOT NEED TO REMOVE THE MANIFOLD!!!!" It's even IN the FREAKIN DESCRIPTION!!! And it's not as simple as "done deal" lol Especially for first timers like myself when I first removed it...I admit that it was easier the second and third time though

@RSXEEaznPEELOUT 9 лет назад

dude, that is your brake booster line, not your fuel line. If you smell fuel comin out of there you have a huge problem lol

@RUZTY1311 9 лет назад

RSXEEaznPEELOUT DUDE I don't have the car anymore so I don't have to worry about it haha!! But good for other people to know :)

@DJ12Ema 9 лет назад

You DON'T have to remove your MANIFOLD!!!! ALL YOU NEED TO REMOVE IS THE COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK, FAN ASSEMBLY AND THE FRAME THAT SUPPORT THE GRILL, THAN YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS

@RUZTY1311 9 лет назад

+DJ12Ema No you do NOT lol I've repeated that you DON'T have to after all about a dozen times and also in my description ;)

@DJ12Ema 9 лет назад

+RUZTY1311 I know brother I just want to help others,the easiest way was to remove the radiator fan, I was about to take the manifold out and them my friend told me to just take off the fan, it was so so easy... the only thing that went wrong was that we broke the Knock sensor

@RUZTY1311 9 лет назад

+DJ12Ema Good lookin out...Yea i wish i would've known that when i did this all those years ago lol

@RUZTY1311 9 лет назад

+DJ12Ema Whats funny though is that in other videos posted on the 05 regular rsx they all pretty much took the manifold off haha! I wonder if it's more difficult to do it on the base rsx

@DJ12Ema 9 лет назад

+RUZTY1311 the manifold in the base RSX is plastic and way easier to take off, that's probably why but I'm not sure