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I found two things that made this much easier: 1. Use a hook and pick set from a hardware store to get the C clamp off. You can hook one end and pull it to get it loose, then use another hook from the bottom to yank the clamp off. You'll then have to search for in your door cavity, but it's very easy this way. 2. I couldn't get both bracket holes to line up properly on the inside at the same time with the cylinder reinstalled with the C clamp. Specifically the hole closer to the clamp was always stuck on the wrong side. I found it pretty easy to instead connect the door handle rod, then get the cylinder installed loosely into the bracket only and the clamp installed in the black handle assembly only (so that the cylinder isn't locked but the clamp is still in place). I then installed the bracket with the screws, but the outside black handle assembly not connected. With everything good to go except the black handle assembly hanging limp, it was then very easy to simply have one hand hold that handle assembly in place while your other hand forcefully pushes the cylinder into its receptacle. If you push it hard enough while it's properly aligned, it'll just push past the C clamp and lock into place. It's a little bit of a pain to get it aligned just right since it'll be loose, but I still think this will be much easier. Cheers.

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching!

Thank you!! Your DIY video saved me time and money trying to re- repair the damage from a locksmith’s previous attempt to fix the lock cylinder on my ‘04 Element✌🏼

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear, I hate when people mess up my car...that's why I have a rule that I only mess it up myself! ha

Thanks so much. It's 3am and I just gave up because I was scared to wake my neighbors up. When I get up I'll use that getting the c clip back on from the outside.

Thanks for posting. Just replaced both locks in mine. Man, those c-clamps are no joke. Otherwise a simple fix. Honda wanted $150 to replace a single lock.

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

That Precision Pick and Hook Set will make the C clamp much easier. I wish I would have found that beforehand.

A hack for removing the C-clip. Make a 6 inch loop from 5 to 6 strands of dental floss for strength. Feed the loop over one arm of the C-clip The floss loop will slide down the side of the clip to the bottom . Fish the other end of the loop out the bottom of the bracket so you are pulling straight down on the clip. Get a good grip on it with pliers or vice grips and pull. The clip should come off the slot and the cylinder will be free. The clip will likely drop to the bottom of the door so keep an eye on it.

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should have been a watch maker my friend. Great tip!

Great information and really good photography. We need someone like you to make DVDs of proper door panel removal and lock removal on Hondas and other vehicles that require panel removal to access the lock cylinder. Ive been in the automotive locksmith business for 44 years and myself and others would pay a reasonable fee to have videos presented in this manner.

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

I've added a Venmo if you want to help out! Unfortunately the Honda got totaled with me in it.

Thank you for posting this video and giving me the guidance to change my lock cylinders on my 2004 Honda Element! Especially not having to pay nearly $300 to have Honda do it! Thanks, i really appreciate you! 💯👍🏼👌🏽🤙🏽

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Thieves put a screwdriver through my key lock cylinder... your video will make replacing it much easier...I hope. Thanks in advance

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you buy these to take the c clamps out: you will save yourself a lot of time. See around the 12 minute mark. www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPPBQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_K95EFCJNPAAB3SYMYW7R

Just changed the cylinder in my Element following your vid. Thanks!

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Sweeeeet

Thanks you. You're generous with your time and mechanical skills to help us out here. My 2006 has the same problem. I can-do now with your vid.

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Took me just over an hour! Saves a bunch of money!

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

You were much faster than me, cheers!

Thanks for the video! No joke about the C-clamps and getting the actuator lined up at the end... Took a lot longer than i wanted.

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Precision Pick and Hook Set is the key to the C clamp. Hopefully you had that in your arsenal!

A great video. I've just ordered the same part on Amazon, will give a try on my 2004 Honda CRV. Thank you very much!

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it went well.

This is incredibly helpful information that applies to my 2003 Honda Element.

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man- Sharing is caring!

Thanks to your efforts many people have had easier times, thanks!

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

First door was hardest, second door went faster, but really slower sinc eI was filming ;)

Thank you! My door locks went out for the second time in my 2003 E and at over 300$ per door at the dealer last time I wasn't going to pay someone else again. Did the passenger side first and it was a snap. 15-20 minutes. The driver side gave me all kinds of problems getting the assembly back in trying to get that darn bracket in the right place. It definitely wants to go where it shouldn't. Great job!

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

For an even cheaper fix, my car came with an ignition key, and so I just bought the programmable dummy key for 7 or $8, so now I just use the dummy key to lock/unlock my door, and my ignition key to start the car

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

That's a great hack!

You are a life saver just followed this and it works great! The only this I did different was reverse the steps putting it back together so I didnt push the cylinder back into the clamp until the bracket was lined up. Worked great! Thanks again!

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked either way!

Great video..! Thanks for posting this.

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The clip was a total pain but at least the door panel removal was a breeze after watching this video.

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Precision Pick and Hook Set is the key to that C clamp.

Glad I ran across your video! I used a dental pick to release C clip. .. put all back together and have been fighting the C clip 2 hrs trying to connect it... going to take it back apart and slide the C clip into the plastic like you did...Thanks again

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Dental pic= genius!

MUCH APPRECIATED. Thanks for being easy to watch.

Thanks for the video.

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching!

Great information and video for those who are willing to try.

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Yep once you have it apart you gotta push through or you don't drive! haha!

Very good info! Just bought a 2003 element and the key doesn’t open the locks! So I ordered mew keys just for the doors and i Too did not want the chip!! Thanks for the info!

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

i got the C clamp off on first try with a very small flathead, there is a slot at the bottom of the clamp dead-center but not much over 1/8 inch wide. Only way I could reassemble was to hold the bracket with new lock in place with one hand inside door, and push handle with c clamp installed from the outside of door - otherwise I was never able to get the bracket to sit on top of the flanges.

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

10 ways to skin a cat eh? Hopefully you got though it it's been a year!

Just ordered the kit off Amazon should be here tomorrow but first I'm going to get that pick and hook set for that clip.

Great video man THANK YOU!

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

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@L8REAXN

2 ай бұрын

I subscribed!

Instead of a screw driver on the plastic parts, use a nylon 'bone' tool. It is made of nylon and is slim, tapered, strong and won't scratch. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Now I can try my hand at it.

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

Thanks great job.

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!

Thanks for the help!! I was able to change out my locks using this video. I save a lot of 💰💰

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Thank you. Great video

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You taught me a lot. Thank you.. Your right, that c-clip can be rough. I don't know how you did it with a screwdriver, to me that tool was too straight. I happened to have an old drum brake adjusting tool, boom, pulled forward. And while I was at it I replaced the actuator, which is the reason I realized my lock cylinders were screwed up, haha. (Driver door) Cause and effect eh?? Thanks again....

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

wow a lot going on there! Glad you got it done.

Thanks got it sweet the video helped alot

@BBQandBolts

2 жыл бұрын

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Bless you! Thank you so much

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't see this on the net and was like, I gotta do a video of this one.

well, if you went slower on that inner handle, you wouldn't break it. it slides over to unhook the plastic tabs. also, you dont need to remove the inner bracket to the outer handle, if you had a hook pick and a $1 mirror. also, take that new lock to a locksmith. get it rekeyed to the original key. get a brand new key while you're at it too. old keys ruin locks.

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching!

Thanks!

@BBQandBolts

Ай бұрын

My pleasure 😇

Removal of bracket is not needed. Will need quality pick tool set for C clip removal and angled needle nose pliers for reinstall

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

bangarang baby! tysm!

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

Your enthusiasm is contagious, thank you for watching!

Can u be able to use the key that comes with the new key cylinder to start the engine or not?

@BBQandBolts

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but you need the chip that goes inside of it from your other key. Chip sends a signal so it is able to start. Find the chip- drive the car!

Hi there I hope you are doing good , did you get both lock together with both keys .

@BBQandBolts

2 жыл бұрын

Yes came with 2 keys

in the case that we break the plastic parts where can we get a replacement 😅

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Local junkyard! That's how I put back together my E.

Thank you for the post. My Honda Element is in Hawaii and I have a new door lock for it. I even changed the tumblers in it to match my master key (quite simple). But I have a question for you. When you disassembled the door and the lock, you had trouble with the "C clip", as you removed it inside the door. But when you reassembled the door, it appears that you installed the C clip BEFORE you installed the outside panel and bracket, putting them all together first. When disassembling the parts, would it not be easier to first unhook the control rod from the lock, then leave the C clip installed and remove the entire assembly out the door? If you installed it that way, why can't you remove it that way as well? Then you wouldn't have to mess with the C clip inside the door. Am I missing something?

@BBQandBolts

5 жыл бұрын

If I remember right the C clip holds the new lock so it has to come out. Getting it to unhook is hard. pre-installing the clip and then just pressing the lock back in until you hear a click is the simplest way to get it done in my book.

@heavymod9476

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't understand why you can't take off the c clip off after you remove the whole assembly. Gonna find out this weekend!

@vdittycc

Жыл бұрын

What did u find out did your way work ?

Thanks for the video. Do you have an Amazon link to the keys/locks?

@BBQandBolts

Ай бұрын

Try this a.co/d/0fyAD5NC

Just bought the locks but they don't come with the retainer rings to keep them in the door, and I only have one I can reuse. Anyone know where to get more?

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

OEM Honda parts

Where did you order the locks and keys?

@BBQandBolts

5 жыл бұрын

Scott Thomas link is in description .

Thanks a lot, I did it with your help in a short time, God bless you

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome hope it went well!

You guys all do the same thing you don't have to take the speaker apart the cable behind it is long enough for you to just pop the door panel off and then unplug the speaker...

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

I think this hook tool set for $7 on amazon would be really handy in getting those C clips out! The C clips have a little U at the bottom where this tool could hook in and pull out. Look at 12:20 on the video for a view of the bottom of the C clip. Try it and let me know if it worked for you! www.amazon.com/TEKTON-6943-Precision-Pick-4-Piece/dp/B000NPPBQK/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=hook+tool&qid=1602718846&sr=8-2

Yeah but now you don’t have a matching key for your tailgate lock

@BBQandBolts

2 ай бұрын

Yep, you are correct! But People who only want to spend $20 instead of $200 are usually OK to deal with that. They just want to be able to get into their car....;)

I'm not even gonna try 😅

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

haha Aw c'mon man don't be a quitter!

@lopezjrmario3832

3 жыл бұрын

@@BBQandBolts lol its super complicated plus I have some thick ass gands

@lopezjrmario3832

3 жыл бұрын

*hands

You forgot to mention when putting the door handle back together, you have to plug the window switches back in. Even tho this wasn't said, I hope nobody forgets this

$12 bucks and some change on ebay

@BBQandBolts

3 жыл бұрын

sweet. link?

damn i was just about to make this video! lol I got mine from ebay for $11.52 ebay.to/2nJh3bR