Honda Element. Manual - part 398

Fig. 6: Detaching Clips By Prying On Driver's Vent 

2. Pull out on the driver's vent, then remove it.  

3. Install the driver's vent by pushing the clips into place securely.  

DRIVER'S OUTER DASHBOARD TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Pull out on the driver's outer dashboard trim (A) to release the clips and hooks (B) from the dashboard. 

Fig. 7: Pulling Out On Driver's Outer Dashboard Trim 

2. Install the dashboard trim in the reverse order of removal, and push the clip and hook portions into place 

securely.  

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element

  

DRIVER'S INNER DASHBOARD TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Pull out on the driver's inner dashboard trim (A) to release the clips and hooks (B) from the dashboard. 

Fig. 8: Pulling Out On Driver's Inner Dashboard Trim 

2. Install the dashboard trim in the reverse order of removal, and push the clip and hook portions into place 

securely.  

CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857 

1. Remove the clips (A) and detach the clips (B) then remove the center rear cover (C). 

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

NOTE:

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Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when 
prying components.  

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Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element

  

Fig. 9: Removing Center Rear Cover 

2. SC model: Remove the clips (A), then remove the center rear cover (B). 

Fig. 10: Removing Center Rear Cover For SC Model 

3. Install the cover the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.  

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Push the clips into place securely.  

SHIFT LEVER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove these items: 

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Center lower cover (see CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

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Subwoofer, for some models (see SUBWOOFER )  

2. M/T model: Remove the shift knob (A). 

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

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Do not pry the panel surface with a flat-tip screwdriver, to prevent damage. 

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Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element

  

Fig. 11: Removing Shift Knob 

3. Using the handle end of a hammer (A), carefully insert the handle through the center lower cover 

opening, and push on the back side of the shift lever trim (B) to start to release the clips. 

Fig. 12: Inserting Handle Through Center Lower Cover Opening 

4. Pull out the shift lever trim (A) to release the remaining clips, hooks (B), and disconnect hazard warning 

switch connector (C). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element