After watching the video, I completed replacement of roller on my 2002 Odyssey Passenger side sliding door. Actually, I didn't need to take the entire interior out, just pull off to the rear speaker and the motor came out so that I could adjust the tension on the wire. I ordered part online which cost me less than $50. Thanks, Eric, your video very helpful.
Eric, thanks for the vid. After performing this procedure myself, i found that u need not completely take out the rear seat or remove all pannels. rear seat should stow away in the trunk to give u room. you also need only to pop panel back to the rear speaker. u just need to be able to adjust cable tension. i would not have figured this out withiut ur vid. lastly, before u reinstall everything back, check door closed with engine running to ensure door closes all the way and sensor is triggered. i found adjustment was needed at the rollers placing doors a few mm up, yup location is key. thanks again for very helpful video. deuce
Followed this video to do this repair on our faithful 2003 Ody (bought it new). Thankfully, I did not need to remove third row seat or as many panels as Eric took out, which saved some work. Fantastic detail in Eric's videos gives a DIY'er the opportunity and confidence to save hundreds of dollars on every repair. Part cost ~$50+ delivered. I would have never attempted this without such a great coach! With five drivers in my immediate family, I have a fleet of older used cars that I maintain, p;ease keep these videos coming.
I did this repair on a 2001-2004 odyssey, right side. As others have mentioned (thanks!), I didn't have the allen wrench socket, so I lowered the back seat flush with the floor, and pulled the side panel forward and reached around behind it to change the wire tension. I joined the ETCG premium to see how to do the right side (he has an extended video that shows that, but not in as much detail as the left side), since I was having problems with that. Thanks, Eric, for such a detailed videos and explanations!
Boy did you do that the hard way, Eric! We Honda techs don't pull out the inside panels unless we're replacing the drive motor. It's a bit tight, but with a pair of "Vise Grips" it is possible to pull the cables close enough together to change the roller. In the worst case, if I get one that's really stubborn, I'll bend one of the cable guides on the roller, insert the cable barrel, then bend the guide back. The front bracket for the track cover tends to break off, but it's no big deal, as long as the cover engages all the lugs. The screws in the back behind the taillights will keep it from going anywhere.
I dont even own this car and dont think i ever would, but as a soon to be automotive apprentice i still watch every video you upload just to learn new things and just in case i have a car im working on with a problem that you fix!
Eric, I purchased your f series timing belt video for my 90 honda. Invaluable...saved me lots of time and hassle. I currently own a 2004 ody, and the passengers side door is hitting the body when opening....this video is exactly what I need. I hope you ignore the few bad apples, and keep doing what you are doing - most folk (like me) don't have a lot of money to spend having our cars fixed at the dealer - 99.9 of us love you, and are grateful for every video you take the time to produce.
Eric: Many, many thanks for the great video. I just changed the driver side roller assembly on my 2002 Odyssey and here are some pointers based on my experience of one job. 1) Based on looking through multiple videos you do not need to remove as many interiors items as Eric did. I have seen comments that it can be performed without removing any interior panels but I was follow suite. I found it impossible to get the old roller assembly off without loosening the cable as Eric showed. I would strongly recommend marking the inner and outer wheels of the inside cable tightener with a Sharpie before you loosen it. That way you know the alignment needed to achieve the same degree of cable tightness as Honda originally had it 2) To get at the inner cable tightener I did the following: Put third seat in stowed position. Removed mats. Took out screw hidden where the jack is housed. Removed jack and all jack accessories. Note: If jack does not want to come out, likely it is because it has been tightened so that it does not rattle. Turn the exposed circle counterclockwise with one of the accessories so that the jack closes and is easily removed. Remove the second row seat belt at the base (14 mm). Remove the stereo screws. Remove the screw near the latch for the third row seat. With these removed you can open the side panel enough from the top to perform the work you need to accomplish 3) Honda says I could use white lithium grease to lubricate the channel, which I did when I was finished (Eric used axle grease) 4) I recommend covering the side of the car with painters tape and rags to prevent scratches 5) My hinge also had a shim plate which looked like it was welded on but it was not, only held on with very good adhesive. I was eventually able to get off with screwdriver and hammer and WD-40. Soaking with a solvent like alcohol or acetone may have worked better. To reglue the shim to the new assembly I used Dap Rapidfuse from Lowe's. It set very quickly 6) By far the hardest thing to do was to get the cable assembly to close back to the original mark I made with the Sharpie. I am quite strong but the best I could do was to get close but the cable was still to loose. Finally, I got it this way. Get it as tight as you can, attach the assembly to the door. Close the door and then open the door as much as possible. With the door on and the door all the way back there was finally enough slack in the front of the cable that I could get the inside wheel to turn to its original position. 7) Finally, when completed, door worked well but there was a louder clunk than usual at the fully open position. A different video showed a rubber stopper that is supposed to be in place at the top of the door towards the back. My car was missing both (for how long??!!) so I didn't realize it was even missing. I will try to get replacements at Honda. I wonder if the extra play due to missing stopper some how causes the door assembly to hit in a funny way and wear down/break the nylon roller piece. All this work because one of the roller assemblies nylon rollers was gone. The other was intact. Good luck fixing your Odyssey!!
Hey reading your post gave more ideas I was scared I had to do all Eric did on his video, your comment just save time to me =) BTW I have a question that may someone had already, can you give your advice? doing what I think could be easier and save a bunch of time too. Do you think is possible just to replace the rollers (by doing this I think there will be no need to loose the cables) and use ball bearing rollers easy to find at any store, or either make some out of a 3D printer ? may be? what do you think? I own a 2000 Oddy and my damaged hinge is the right one, (Because I live in Tijuana Mexico and here is not possible to get the hinge bracket for the replacement) Thank you =)
Once again impressed, it's like anything else is uncivilized when it comes to automotive repair videos. Thanks for your dedication and effort that you do for those that are looking to save and learn in their automotive repairs.
I did play with them for a while. Enjoyed my victory. Once you have the light assembly out just turn the bulb assemblies counterclockwise and they come out.
Just completed 2 sliding door hinges. total time 4 hours....Did not take inside panels all the way off. DID disconnect battery *because* while unscrewing hinge, door jiggled while on jack, and started CLOSING...almost lost the door!! Great video Eric!!
Fantastic video! After watching this I replaced both of my door hinges in a single afternoon. I spent about 4 hours on it. Parts cost me about $180. I am supper pleased. Thanks Eric.
I just replaced the hinge/roller assembly on both doors of my 2001 Odyssey with ease, thanks to this video! I will say that removing the bench is not necessary -- just fold it down toward the back. Thanks, Eric, for your help!
Another great, educating video. I cracked up where, towards the end of reassembly, Eric stumbled out of the back of the van. Liked how he slowed that part down to normal speed, "I'm ok!" HILARIOUS! Thanks Eric.
I own the 2002. Yes, the Odyssey is not one of Honda's best, and had major tranny issues early on. My tranny was replaced under warranty and it is still going trouble free. The Odyssey has excellent power, 20-22 mpg, gearing is well designed, does not burn oil, no leaks of any kind, 165k. Seats 7 and will haul as much as a full size pick-up without paying for commercial tags. If it is working, keep it! Because of your vids, I replaced the same slider, and the clock bulb. Thanks, Eric!
Please don't be rude on this channel, this guys is modest about his talents and has stated on multiple occasions that he specializes in Honda. But that doesn't mean he can't work on anything else, have you even watched his videos? engine pulls, clutches, he does it all. What exactly have you done in life to validate your comment? where is the attitude coming from? if you don't like something then just don't watch, seems easy to me *shrugs* good video Eric.
I find it absolutely amazing that our 2003 ran 175,000 miles before we traded it in and not once did we ever have a problem with that door... because that looks like one royal pain in the ass, and im AMAZED that motor never needed to be serviced...
High speed reinstall..... I love it. I also laughed my ass off when you tripped out of the back but I am glad you are ok. Honda does make damn reliable vehicles. Good to see you finally got it fixed.
Hey..great video. Im tackling this job as we speak. I would like to add something tho...the third row seat does not need to be removed. You can just fold it in and the panel is actually cut out around the anchor point. (can be seen in your video) I didn't remove mine. I was forced into thought after I seen how big that allen bolt was and was like "uh oh..I dont got one that big" After looking at it for a minute I thankfully realised it did not need to be removed.. anyway..great video. it was extremely helpful!!
I had bad roller assemblies on a 2003 Odyssey plus a broken cable. I replaced the cable with parts from Home Depot per a You tube video. I also replaced the roller without taking all the inner panels. It took a little effort to connect the second cable end but that saved a lot of time.
It’s 2019 and the video is still going strong! Hopefully my Y2K Odyssey will be going strong, too, after getting a much-deserved door tune up. Great tutorial, thanks for making it!
I just repaired both doors on my 01 Odyssey following these steps. I first tried to change the hinge without removing the inner panels, but there wasn't enough slack in the cable. Steps worked great. The only issue was the allen head on the back seat. It's not a 7/16 hex, though that may work in a pinch if the bolts aren't rusted. It's a 12mm hex.
Thank you very much for the great video. After watching the video, I replaced both of my door rollers, and everything is working like new. It was great to know what to expect before I even started the project! The dealer said it could cost ~$1400 for the repair, and I spent a little over $200.
Hi you! Greetings from Helsinki Suomi Finland. In my point of you, this one is a very special one; friendly video, well produced. I would like to tell you, that you are at your roots here. Also Fixing It Forward -series has been my favourite a long time, I've been watching these videos over and over again. God bless you and Keep going!
Thank you so much Eric. Took a while, but you made it easy for me. (I tried your “easy way” video method first, but couldn’t get the cable disconnected)
It's great to stand on your shoulder and listen to your mind work as you do a job you've never done before. When I tackle something as complex as this, I'm really cautious, like a scout in enemy territory.
I'd like to add that Eric, as good as you are, you missed securing the passenger side middle retaining clips that face toward the camera before you reinstalled the weather stripping. Just thought i'd point that out for ya. also the rest of your videos on Hondas are very helpful, I'm certified through Toyota so being knowledgeable on one family of cars is vey helpful, having someone else who is knowledgeable on another popular brand is just as helpful! Keep the videos coming and I might suggest a video on diagnosing an issue with the engine not starting because of a defective computer, long story short, a customers vehicle came in with no spark, no fire to the coil and no power, after a few hours of research and contact with the dealer for an electrical schematic, I finally came to a hypothesis and conclusion that the PCM was faulty. low-and-behold, replaced and the vehicle started right up immediately on the first turn of the key.
Fantastic video Eric! We used this to guide us through the repair on both sliding doors on our 2004 Odyssey. Worked great! Thank you for putting the detail into this to provide a great guide.
Opens door..closes door..."I haven't used used this door in 4 years!" ..Opens door..closes door..opens door.. closes door..*battery dies*...*Next week*..."Hello viewers Eric The Car Guy here, today we are doing a battery replacement in my Honda Space Odyssey"... Great video Eric ;)
Hi Eric, the mystery electronic device (at 13:57) attached to the inside the Ody left rear panel is a brake light failure sensor. There's also a vacant receptacle taped up in blue to the rear-hatch wiring harness (at 14:07) that can be used for trailer lighting.
Hey Eric, I may be wrong but I believe the bolts to remove the rear seat are triple square bolts and not allen heads like you stated. None the less great video as usual. :)
This comment will probably get me thrown in the loony bin but I actually enjoy this type of work. Just take your time and you will be ok. I've removed plenty of interior panels in order to do AC work and in some cases, rear struts. It's a good repair procedure for the DIY folks simply because it does not require very many tools(in most cases) Awesome video Eric, I don't mind Honda's family vans(that's what I call them) at all, a lot better than Chrysler's version....yuck.
Excellent video, Eric. Thank you. One comment. The whole dis-assembly to the rear of the mechanism was simply to access the large tension wheel and turn it first one way then the other. Surely this is a classic case for a pop-off access panel or, in its absence (shame on your Honda), neatly cut out an access hole of your own then replace it with a neat cover plate. Something tells me these roller bearings will wear out again! What say you?
I don't have this 2nd Gen Honda Odyssey but after watching this, I believe that Honda owes every Odyssey's owners the door roller part for free. Clearly, the plastic roller is no match for the duty cycle required for these powered doors. These rollers are under engineered and they should be metal with ball bearing to take the daily abuse. To make the matter worse, to replace these poorly design rollers, you literally have to tear apart the interior panel to get to the door motor and the cable tensioner. For people who is not mechanically inclined, the dealer could easily charge 4 hrs of labor plus part which in my area, you are looking at $600 per door. There should be an access panel just below the speaker so that you can access the door motor and the cable tensioner to release the door cable tension. This way, the 4 hrs job could be just an hour or so, making the car problem serviceable in a reasonable time. I have the 3rd Gen Odyssey and the design is similar for the powered doors so I wonder how long until my powered door start to fail, particularly the passenger side. I can certainly replace the door roller with similar process but I think that Honda is failing miserably in this case, both on the poor door roller design and the cumbersome serviceability of a common problem.
I'm an insurance auto appraiser and we get a lot of customers "claiming" that the auto sliding doors on their Odysseys stopped working "after" the collision. The motors on these things are notorious and we deny the claims unless there is a direct impact on the door.
Eric, as always - outstanding video and explanation! I have a question that someone else asked, "Can you just pinch the cables with needle nosed pliers so they don't move, and replace the roller without tearing down the interior?"
Great instructions and video. I have a question for my 2004 odyssey. If the only reason to disassemble panels is to reach to tensioner in order to release the hinge from cables, could it be an option just partially cut through the inside door panel with vibration cutter at proper location. Van has 0 value at this age and shape anyway. This would save 80% of the work, in case you do not worry much about the panel aesthetics after taping.
online says 58.87 each cheapest, The center roller is very common item to fail on all the ody vans. You can take a short cut and not remove any of the interior parts. Hit the door switch into manual and only open the door 1-2 inches. Mark hinge, support door, remove hinge, then bend the little tabs that hold the cable ends. Just enough so that you can remove the cable. Saves you huge time. Only other short cut is to not unbolt hinge but just slide out the hinge pin. Good luck
You'd think, if Honda designed things as they used to, you could simply remove the rear "glove box" to get to the motor without having to do all the nonsense of removing seats, weatherstripping and the entire side panel.
I replaced the right and left rollers in one afternoon. Taking time to remove the side panels is well worth it. Doing this job without removing the side panels to access the tension wheel is not a good idea. Extremely difficult to remove and reattach the cable without releasing tension. However, you don't have to remove the rear seat. The side panel lifts over the bolts.
Hey Eric! Great video and I am sure the wife and kids are happier than you about this! Yes the trip and save was awesome. Wow I am getting old I just watched a half hour video that may not even be my problem on a saturday night.
I have replace the sliding door motors on these vans and it is a pain in the ass. especially the left side because the heater core box covers up almost every thing. then when they go out people try and jury rig them on the one i was working on they tied the door shut with rope ruined the latch and bent the door so it wouldn't shut normally and had to get a new door. and latches inside the doors are very fun.
I notice your door operated without making a buzzing sound like both of mine do while moving. Other than that they work fine on my 04. Any comments? Great video 👍
Hey Eric, Between the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Mazda 5, Kia Sedona, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest, Ford Windstar, Chevy Uplander, Hyundai Entourage and the Volkswagen Routan which one is the best of them all out there for comfort, safety, reliability, fuel economy, maintenance, etc...?
I've owned my 01 Ody for a year now, haven't had to do much to it but it's starting to yell at me......lol. I do all of my own work so this video comes in really handy since I don't have the service manual. Great video Eric, thanks for your help. Stay dirty...lol.
Thank you, this video is great. Do you have any videos that shows how to replace the base roller? I back out the door in our garage while the side sliding door was open. The lower base slide door roller was bent from it. I am wondering if this is something I can DIY.
Hi Brian, the cables on both side doors broke, so now I open them manualy. Do you have a video on how to replace the cables on a 2008 Honda Odyssey? My husband is going to replace the hinges on both sides, too. The passenger side sliding door fell off today. 😞
Great tutorial. Now I know which video to look up if this happens to my '05 Odyssey. I'm sure the procedure is nearly identical. Were there shims on both sides?
looked like you were having fun playing with the doorthere as it closed and opened 😁👀 i am looking at 2011 through 2016 model rear door window replacement task for guy i know owns business needs window done...
Jesus watching you tackle these jobs is very funny but very insightful both sliding doors on mine the bearings are smoked the body panel is scratched all the way down..i will attempt to do this job after this brutal buffalo winter..the sarcasm. Is enough to make me want to get it done at least on 1 side
9:02 - I just did my van today and that same screw took the same treatment to remove. There was a sizeable amount of rust on that panel (but not on the pass. side!)
I do have 2002 Honda odyssey same silver color. I don't have any issue on hinges yet. But, I anticipate that it will go bad soon after 16 years and 190,000 miles. I do have question that why you didn't change cable while changing hinge?
thanks for the video eric. im a bit of a procrastinator and both doors on my van are broken and 1 door actually fell completely off the roller hinge and i had been forcing the door closed. when it finally broke off the hinge i cut the cable so i could close the door. doing this i left the door useless dangerous and out of order. do you think if i dont replace the cable and just get the hinge that i can still use the door manually
How long did you play with the doors until you started putting things back together again? And how do you replace the light bulbs in your rear lights? They are not accessible from the inside, as far as I can see. And I didn't notice any screws on the outside either.
i don't know if you covered the gearbox completely or not, i remember you pulled it apart in this car to try and fix an issue, did you ever get it all sorted or just get a raplacement or something?
The cable on the sliding door on the drivers side of my Honda Odyssey is broke and hanging out. I cannot open the door at all. Can it be fixed without opening the door? I think the cable is probably all tangled up inside the door. I want to also replace the middle door roller assembly. When I bought the part from Honda is does not have the piece that attaches to the actual door. The part you marked with a marker. Honda assures me they gave me the right part. It looks like yours without the flat piece that attaches to the door. I guess I will slide the pin into the old part to connect it to the door>
Approximately, how many hours did it take u to complete this replacement of the roller hinge? I have the hinge ready to install, i just need a ballpark of how long it took you to complete this job. Thanks Eric!
(Yes, I know that Honda is a Japanese car, and while Japanese cars are much more frequent here, they also usually have low gap clearances on their bodies, when they haven't been messed with or in an accident or both, the former after the latter)
Have you considered making a video on how to install a subwoofer and an amp? I know there's millions of guides on TH-cam, but I'd like to know how you'd do it!
10 years later, and its still helping folks, our carpet is in the same color and condition, kids. Thanks Eric
After watching the video, I completed replacement of roller on my 2002 Odyssey Passenger side sliding door. Actually, I didn't need to take the entire interior out, just pull off to the rear speaker and the motor came out so that I could adjust the tension on the wire. I ordered part online which cost me less than $50. Thanks, Eric, your video very helpful.
Eric, thanks for the vid. After performing this procedure myself, i found that u need not completely take out the rear seat or remove all pannels. rear seat should stow away in the trunk to give u room. you also need only to pop panel back to the rear speaker. u just need to be able to adjust cable tension. i would not have figured this out withiut ur vid. lastly, before u reinstall everything back, check door closed with engine running to ensure door closes all the way and sensor is triggered. i found adjustment was needed at the rollers placing doors a few mm up, yup location is key. thanks again for very helpful video. deuce
Followed this video to do this repair on our faithful 2003 Ody (bought it new). Thankfully, I did not need to remove third row seat or as many panels as Eric took out, which saved some work. Fantastic detail in Eric's videos gives a DIY'er the opportunity and confidence to save hundreds of dollars on every repair. Part cost ~$50+ delivered. I would have never attempted this without such a great coach! With five drivers in my immediate family, I have a fleet of older used cars that I maintain, p;ease keep these videos coming.
I did this repair on a 2001-2004 odyssey, right side. As others have mentioned (thanks!), I didn't have the allen wrench socket, so I lowered the back seat flush with the floor, and pulled the side panel forward and reached around behind it to change the wire tension. I joined the ETCG premium to see how to do the right side (he has an extended video that shows that, but not in as much detail as the left side), since I was having problems with that. Thanks, Eric, for such a detailed videos and explanations!
Boy did you do that the hard way, Eric! We Honda techs don't pull out the inside panels unless we're replacing the drive motor. It's a bit tight, but with a pair of "Vise Grips" it is possible to pull the cables close enough together to change the roller. In the worst case, if I get one that's really stubborn, I'll bend one of the cable guides on the roller, insert the cable barrel, then bend the guide back. The front bracket for the track cover tends to break off, but it's no big deal, as long as the cover engages all the lugs. The screws in the back behind the taillights will keep it from going anywhere.
I dont even own this car and dont think i ever would, but as a soon to be automotive apprentice i still watch every video you upload just to learn new things and just in case i have a car im working on with a problem that you fix!
Eric, I purchased your f series timing belt video for my 90 honda. Invaluable...saved me lots of time and hassle. I currently own a 2004 ody, and the passengers side door is hitting the body when opening....this video is exactly what I need. I hope you ignore the few bad apples, and keep doing what you are doing - most folk (like me) don't have a lot of money to spend having our cars fixed at the dealer - 99.9 of us love you, and are grateful for every video you take the time to produce.
Eric: Many, many thanks for the great video. I just changed the driver side roller assembly on my 2002 Odyssey and here are some pointers based on my experience of one job.
1) Based on looking through multiple videos you do not need to remove as many interiors items as Eric did. I have seen comments that it can be performed without removing any interior panels but I was follow suite. I found it impossible to get the old roller assembly off without loosening the cable as Eric showed. I would strongly recommend marking the inner and outer wheels of the inside cable tightener with a Sharpie before you loosen it. That way you know the alignment needed to achieve the same degree of cable tightness as Honda originally had it
2) To get at the inner cable tightener I did the following: Put third seat in stowed position. Removed mats. Took out screw hidden where the jack is housed. Removed jack and all jack accessories. Note: If jack does not want to come out, likely it is because it has been tightened so that it does not rattle. Turn the exposed circle counterclockwise with one of the accessories so that the jack closes and is easily removed. Remove the second row seat belt at the base (14 mm). Remove the stereo screws. Remove the screw near the latch for the third row seat. With these removed you can open the side panel enough from the top to perform the work you need to accomplish
3) Honda says I could use white lithium grease to lubricate the channel, which I did when I was finished (Eric used axle grease)
4) I recommend covering the side of the car with painters tape and rags to prevent scratches
5) My hinge also had a shim plate which looked like it was welded on but it was not, only held on with very good adhesive. I was eventually able to get off with screwdriver and hammer and WD-40. Soaking with a solvent like alcohol or acetone may have worked better. To reglue the shim to the new assembly I used Dap Rapidfuse from Lowe's. It set very quickly
6) By far the hardest thing to do was to get the cable assembly to close back to the original mark I made with the Sharpie. I am quite strong but the best I could do was to get close but the cable was still to loose. Finally, I got it this way. Get it as tight as you can, attach the assembly to the door. Close the door and then open the door as much as possible. With the door on and the door all the way back there was finally enough slack in the front of the cable that I could get the inside wheel to turn to its original position.
7) Finally, when completed, door worked well but there was a louder clunk than usual at the fully open position. A different video showed a rubber stopper that is supposed to be in place at the top of the door towards the back. My car was missing both (for how long??!!) so I didn't realize it was even missing. I will try to get replacements at Honda. I wonder if the extra play due to missing stopper some how causes the door assembly to hit in a funny way and wear down/break the nylon roller piece. All this work because one of the roller assemblies nylon rollers was gone. The other was intact.
Good luck fixing your Odyssey!!
Hey reading your post gave more ideas I was scared I had to do all Eric did on his video, your comment just save time to me =) BTW I have a question that may someone had already, can you give your advice? doing what I think could be easier and save a bunch of time too. Do you think is possible just to replace the rollers (by doing this I think there will be no need to loose the cables) and use ball bearing rollers easy to find at any store, or either make some out of a 3D printer ? may be? what do you think? I own a 2000 Oddy and my damaged hinge is the right one, (Because I live in Tijuana Mexico and here is not possible to get the hinge bracket for the replacement) Thank you =)
Once again impressed, it's like anything else is uncivilized when it comes to automotive repair videos. Thanks for your dedication and effort that you do for those that are looking to save and learn in their automotive repairs.
I did play with them for a while. Enjoyed my victory. Once you have the light assembly out just turn the bulb assemblies counterclockwise and they come out.
Just completed 2 sliding door hinges. total time 4 hours....Did not take inside panels all the way off. DID disconnect battery *because* while unscrewing hinge, door jiggled while on jack, and started CLOSING...almost lost the door!! Great video Eric!!
Fantastic video! After watching this I replaced both of my door hinges in a single afternoon. I spent about 4 hours on it. Parts cost me about $180. I am supper pleased. Thanks Eric.
I just replaced the hinge/roller assembly on both doors of my 2001 Odyssey with ease, thanks to this video! I will say that removing the bench is not necessary -- just fold it down toward the back. Thanks, Eric, for your help!
Another great, educating video. I cracked up where, towards the end of reassembly, Eric stumbled out of the back of the van. Liked how he slowed that part down to normal speed, "I'm ok!" HILARIOUS! Thanks Eric.
I own the 2002. Yes, the Odyssey is not one of Honda's best, and had major tranny issues early on. My tranny was replaced under warranty and it is still going trouble free. The Odyssey has excellent power, 20-22 mpg, gearing is well designed, does not burn oil, no leaks of any kind, 165k. Seats 7 and will haul as much as a full size pick-up without paying for commercial tags. If it is working, keep it!
Because of your vids, I replaced the same slider, and the clock bulb. Thanks, Eric!
Please don't be rude on this channel, this guys is modest about his talents and has stated on multiple occasions that he specializes in Honda. But that doesn't mean he can't work on anything else, have you even watched his videos? engine pulls, clutches, he does it all. What exactly have you done in life to validate your comment? where is the attitude coming from? if you don't like something then just don't watch, seems easy to me *shrugs* good video Eric.
I find it absolutely amazing that our 2003 ran 175,000 miles before we traded it in and not once did we ever have a problem with that door... because that looks like one royal pain in the ass, and im AMAZED that motor never needed to be serviced...
High speed reinstall..... I love it. I also laughed my ass off when you tripped out of the back but I am glad you are ok. Honda does make damn reliable vehicles. Good to see you finally got it fixed.
Hey..great video. Im tackling this job as we speak.
I would like to add something tho...the third row seat does not need to be removed. You can just fold it in and the panel is actually cut out around the anchor point. (can be seen in your video)
I didn't remove mine. I was forced into thought after I seen how big that allen bolt was and was like "uh oh..I dont got one that big" After looking at it for a minute I thankfully realised it did not need to be removed..
anyway..great video. it was extremely helpful!!
Also FYI for those who also don't have the wrench, I think it's a 12mm, not a 7/16 as mentioned in the video
Clear, concise and easy-to-follow explanation, along with excellent camera angles and clarity. Very well done!
Thank-you!
I had bad roller assemblies on a 2003 Odyssey plus a broken cable. I replaced the cable with parts from Home Depot per a You tube video. I also replaced the roller without taking all the inner panels. It took a little effort to connect the second cable end but that saved a lot of time.
It’s 2019 and the video is still going strong! Hopefully my Y2K Odyssey will be going strong, too, after getting a much-deserved door tune up. Great tutorial, thanks for making it!
@@RecordiationsShorts The ghost of our Honda Odyssey is living in our 2022 Pilot now!
I just repaired both doors on my 01 Odyssey following these steps. I first tried to change the hinge without removing the inner panels, but there wasn't enough slack in the cable. Steps worked great. The only issue was the allen head on the back seat. It's not a 7/16 hex, though that may work in a pinch if the bolts aren't rusted. It's a 12mm hex.
I love your intro. It's professional and concise.
This video was awesome and the project was exactly as easy. I used a crate with some cardboard to support the door. Saved me $75 from the mechanic 😊
Always a good sign to see a man keen to take it all apart, my I suggest Part 2?, how to clean your carpets.
Good job, Eric. It was nice to see you tackle something you had never done before.
I love that guy who put your Odyssey back together, Eric....I'd pay that guy by the hour!
Thank you very much for the great video. After watching the video, I replaced both of my door rollers, and everything is working like new. It was great to know what to expect before I even started the project! The dealer said it could cost ~$1400 for the repair, and I spent a little over $200.
did you remove all the inside panel
Wow, I am feeling overwhelmed just watching this video. Eric, you are one smooth operator.
Hi you! Greetings from Helsinki Suomi Finland. In my point of you, this one is a very special one; friendly video, well produced. I would like to tell you, that you are at your roots here. Also Fixing It Forward -series has been my favourite a long time, I've been watching these videos over and over again. God bless you and Keep going!
Many thanks Eric. I just did both doors today following this vid step by step. Figure I save 500 bucks. Sweet!
Thank you so much Eric. Took a while, but you made it easy for me. (I tried your “easy way” video method first, but couldn’t get the cable disconnected)
the 2001 honda space odyssey..you are as clever as you are a master mechanic Eric
It's great to stand on your shoulder and listen to your mind work as you do a job you've never done before. When I tackle something as complex as this, I'm really cautious, like a scout in enemy territory.
High speed shots with a bit of music to go along with them, i'm loving it!
I'd like to add that Eric, as good as you are, you missed securing the passenger side middle retaining clips that face toward the camera before you reinstalled the weather stripping. Just thought i'd point that out for ya. also the rest of your videos on Hondas are very helpful, I'm certified through Toyota so being knowledgeable on one family of cars is vey helpful, having someone else who is knowledgeable on another popular brand is just as helpful! Keep the videos coming and I might suggest a video on diagnosing an issue with the engine not starting because of a defective computer, long story short, a customers vehicle came in with no spark, no fire to the coil and no power, after a few hours of research and contact with the dealer for an electrical schematic, I finally came to a hypothesis and conclusion that the PCM was faulty. low-and-behold, replaced and the vehicle started right up immediately on the first turn of the key.
Dude Eric - you make it on my hero list - thanks for the great video. I have you to thank for my wife's excitement that her doors are working again!
I believe the feeling the door being flush part is simply him being proud and happy of what he just did :)
Fantastic video Eric! We used this to guide us through the repair on both sliding doors on our 2004 Odyssey. Worked great! Thank you for putting the detail into this to provide a great guide.
Opens door..closes door..."I haven't used used this door in 4 years!" ..Opens door..closes door..opens door.. closes door..*battery dies*...*Next week*..."Hello viewers Eric The Car Guy here, today we are doing a battery replacement in my Honda Space Odyssey"... Great video Eric ;)
Hi Eric, the mystery electronic device (at 13:57) attached to the inside the Ody left rear panel is a brake light failure sensor. There's also a vacant receptacle taped up in blue to the rear-hatch wiring harness (at 14:07) that can be used for trailer lighting.
I just got a 2002 with sticky doors. I'll be opening up my rear panels and greasing the tracks. THANKYOU for this clip!!! Tall Jack
Thanks for guiding me through my next project. My door jumps and skips if the vans on an incline
I did replace the belt a couple of years ago. I actually have a video on the process on my website. The J series timing belt.
Hey Eric: Over 8,000 views on this video in 1 day, awesome!!! You are truly a beast! Keep up the good TH-cam work. Robert
Hey Eric, I may be wrong but I believe the bolts to remove the rear seat are triple square bolts and not allen heads like you stated. None the less great video as usual. :)
I really enjoyed the time lapse of you putting everything together.
This comment will probably get me thrown in the loony bin but I actually enjoy this type of work. Just take your time and you will be ok. I've removed plenty of interior panels in order to do AC work and in some cases, rear struts. It's a good repair procedure for the DIY folks simply because it does not require very many tools(in most cases) Awesome video Eric, I don't mind Honda's family vans(that's what I call them) at all, a lot better than Chrysler's version....yuck.
thank you for not taking too long on the intro
Excellent video, Eric. Thank you. One comment. The whole dis-assembly to the rear of the mechanism was simply to access the large tension wheel and turn it first one way then the other. Surely this is a classic case for a pop-off access panel or, in its absence (shame on your Honda), neatly cut out an access hole of your own then replace it with a neat cover plate. Something tells me these roller bearings will wear out again! What say you?
I don't have this 2nd Gen Honda Odyssey but after watching this, I believe that Honda owes every Odyssey's owners the door roller part for free. Clearly, the plastic roller is no match for the duty cycle required for these powered doors. These rollers are under engineered and they should be metal with ball bearing to take the daily abuse. To make the matter worse, to replace these poorly design rollers, you literally have to tear apart the interior panel to get to the door motor and the cable tensioner. For people who is not mechanically inclined, the dealer could easily charge 4 hrs of labor plus part which in my area, you are looking at $600 per door. There should be an access panel just below the speaker so that you can access the door motor and the cable tensioner to release the door cable tension. This way, the 4 hrs job could be just an hour or so, making the car problem serviceable in a reasonable time. I have the 3rd Gen Odyssey and the design is similar for the powered doors so I wonder how long until my powered door start to fail, particularly the passenger side. I can certainly replace the door roller with similar process but I think that Honda is failing miserably in this case, both on the poor door roller design and the cumbersome serviceability of a common problem.
Your videos are always high quality. I always turn ad-block off for you
I'm an insurance auto appraiser and we get a lot of customers "claiming" that the auto sliding doors on their Odysseys stopped working "after" the collision. The motors on these things are notorious and we deny the claims unless there is a direct impact on the door.
Eric, as always - outstanding video and explanation! I have a question that someone else asked, "Can you just pinch the cables with needle nosed pliers so they don't move, and replace the roller without tearing down the interior?"
Great instructions and video. I have a question for my 2004 odyssey. If the only reason to disassemble panels is to reach to tensioner in order to release the hinge from cables, could it be an option just partially cut through the inside door panel with vibration cutter at proper location. Van has 0 value at this age and shape anyway. This would save 80% of the work, in case you do not worry much about the panel aesthetics after taping.
Now your kids have a new door and a new toy to play with! Alot of work for such an easy part to install!
online says 58.87 each cheapest, The center roller is very common item to fail on all the ody vans. You can take a short cut and not remove any of the interior parts. Hit the door switch into manual and only open the door 1-2 inches. Mark hinge, support door, remove hinge, then bend the little tabs that hold the cable ends. Just enough so that you can remove the cable. Saves you huge time. Only other short cut is to not unbolt hinge but just slide out the hinge pin.
Good luck
You'd think, if Honda designed things as they used to, you could simply remove the rear "glove box" to get to the motor without having to do all the nonsense of removing seats, weatherstripping and the entire side panel.
I replaced the right and left rollers in one afternoon. Taking time to remove the side panels is well worth it. Doing this job without removing the side panels to access the tension wheel is not a good idea. Extremely difficult to remove and reattach the cable without releasing tension. However, you don't have to remove the rear seat. The side panel lifts over the bolts.
Hey Eric! Great video and I am sure the wife and kids are happier than you about this! Yes the trip and save was awesome. Wow I am getting old I just watched a half hour video that may not even be my problem on a saturday night.
THANK YOU!!!!! My wife and I laughed because of all the similarities in our vehicles kids/fixes. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
Great vid and very detailed. I have to replace my sliding door motor on both sides but I’m going to replace the engine and trans mounts first.
Awesome video Eric. I am getting ready to do this on a 2007. Same door. This video helped out tremendously. Thank You!
I have replace the sliding door motors on these vans and it is a pain in the ass. especially the left side because the heater core box covers up almost every thing. then when they go out people try and jury rig them on the one i was working on they tied the door shut with rope ruined the latch and bent the door so it wouldn't shut normally and had to get a new door. and latches inside the doors are very fun.
Thanks Eric, great info, and the editing was good, no wasted time. Very useful for me.
Looks like you need to invest in a trim clip removal tool Eric! They come in quite handy sometimes.
I notice your door operated without making a buzzing sound like both of mine do while moving. Other than that they work fine on my 04. Any comments? Great video 👍
Thank you for demonstrating why I will never ever try this
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. Now we can fix sliding door by just watching your video. Good job!
Hey Eric,
Between the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Mazda 5, Kia Sedona, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest, Ford Windstar, Chevy Uplander, Hyundai Entourage and the Volkswagen Routan which one is the best of them all out there for comfort, safety, reliability, fuel economy, maintenance, etc...?
I've owned my 01 Ody for a year now, haven't had to do much to it but it's starting to yell at me......lol. I do all of my own work so this video comes in really handy since I don't have the service manual. Great video Eric, thanks for your help. Stay dirty...lol.
Excellent didn't seem to be too bad to do at all. Just a little bit time consuming but totally worth it.
Thank you, this video is great. Do you have any videos that shows how to replace the base roller? I back out the door in our garage while the side sliding door was open. The lower base slide door roller was bent from it. I am wondering if this is something I can DIY.
Same thing happened to our Opel Combo. Exact same construction. Had to lift it up a bit to get it to lock into place. Easy fix though.
Hi Brian, the cables on both side doors broke, so now I open them manualy. Do you have a video on how to replace the cables on a 2008 Honda Odyssey? My husband is going to replace the hinges on both sides, too. The passenger side sliding door fell off today. 😞
Great tutorial. Now I know which video to look up if this happens to my '05 Odyssey. I'm sure the procedure is nearly identical. Were there shims on both sides?
looked like you were having fun playing with the doorthere as it closed and opened 😁👀 i am looking at 2011 through 2016 model rear door window replacement task for guy i know owns business needs window done...
Jesus watching you tackle these jobs is very funny but very insightful both sliding doors on mine the bearings are smoked the body panel is scratched all the way down..i will attempt to do this job after this brutal buffalo winter..the sarcasm. Is enough to make me want to get it done at least on 1 side
Hey Eric, two questions: 1 Where can I find those service manuals? 2 What's goin on with the engine in the back? (on the engine stand) Thanks!
good to see the ol 93 acura integra....hows your brother doin?
9:02 - I just did my van today and that same screw took the same treatment to remove. There was a sizeable amount of rust on that panel (but not on the pass. side!)
I have manual I’m wondering if I can upgrade to automatic doors following your process in reverse 🤔
I do have 2002 Honda odyssey same silver color. I don't have any issue on hinges yet. But, I anticipate that it will go bad soon after 16 years and 190,000 miles. I do have question that why you didn't change cable while changing hinge?
thanks for the video eric. im a bit of a procrastinator and both doors on my van are broken and 1 door actually fell completely off the roller hinge and i had been forcing the door closed. when it finally broke off the hinge i cut the cable so i could close the door. doing this i left the door useless dangerous and out of order. do you think if i dont replace the cable and just get the hinge that i can still use the door manually
How long did you play with the doors until you started putting things back together again?
And how do you replace the light bulbs in your rear lights? They are not accessible from the inside, as far as I can see. And I didn't notice any screws on the outside either.
Hi Eric do you have a video for replacing the door cable? I found your video looking for a guide to replace the rear cable on the same door for a 2003
Would you recommend a 2001 odessey I am looking at one with 210 thousand miles on it. How are the motors and transmissions
Did this yesterday. Thanks for the video Eric! I can't get my PDF service manual to load, and I was stuck.
i don't know if you covered the gearbox completely or not, i remember you pulled it apart in this car to try and fix an issue, did you ever get it all sorted or just get a raplacement or something?
I have his book, it's awesome. I've also done videos with him. Perhaps you should man up and watch them before you make ignorant comments. :)
Thanks, EricTheCarGuy! I fixed mine today.
The cable on the sliding door on the drivers side of my Honda Odyssey is broke and hanging out. I cannot open the door at all. Can it be fixed without opening the door? I think the cable is probably all tangled up inside the door. I want to also replace the middle door roller assembly. When I bought the part from Honda is does not have the piece that attaches to the actual door. The part you marked with a marker. Honda assures me they gave me the right part. It looks like yours without the flat piece that attaches to the door. I guess I will slide the pin into the old part to connect it to the door>
Lots of work but the reward is so worth it!
Hi Eric! Your videos are really helpful! Is there anyway you can talk about hot to replace vtc actuator on 2008 honda accord. Thank you!!
I did, It's in the Removing Dog Hair video.
Approximately, how many hours did it take u to complete this replacement of the roller hinge?
I have the hinge ready to install, i just need a ballpark of how long it took you to complete this job.
Thanks Eric!
(Yes, I know that Honda is a Japanese car, and while Japanese cars are much more frequent here, they also usually have low gap clearances on their bodies, when they haven't been messed with or in an accident or both, the former after the latter)
Have you considered making a video on how to install a subwoofer and an amp? I know there's millions of guides on TH-cam, but I'd like to know how you'd do it!