Honda Element. Manual - part 466

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Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120  

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Engine hanger/adapter VSB02C000015  

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Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566  

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Subframe adapter VSB02C000016  

These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 1-888-424-6857. 

1. Install the accessory brackets, and torque their bolts to the specified torque. 

 

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Fig. 30: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket Bolts

2. Raise the vehicle on a lift.  

3. Install the universal eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) (A) to the side engine mount bracket with 5 mm (0.2 in.) 

spacer (B). 

Fig. 31: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket And Spacer 

4. Position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower 

the vehicle until the engine/transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure 
the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine/transmission. Support the engine/transmission with a 
chain hoist (A) and carefully raise the engine/transmission into place. 

NOTE:

Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given in the 
following steps. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive 
noise and vibration, and reduce engine mount life.

 

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Fig. 32: Supporting Engine/Transmission With Chain Hoist

5. M/T model: Torque the transmission mount bracket support bolt and nuts. 

Fig. 33: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Support Bolt And Nuts - M/T Model 

6. A/T model: Torque the transmission mount bracket support bolt and nuts. 

Fig. 34: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Support Bolt And Nuts - A/T Model 

7. Torque the upper engine mount bracket bolt and nut. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Element

  

Fig. 35: Identifying Upper Engine Mount Bracket Bolt And Nut 

8. Remove the purge joint pipe (A), then attach the engine hanger/adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded 

hole in the cylinder head. 

Fig. 36: Attaching Engine Hanger/Adapter 

9. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) onto the engine support hanger (AAR-T-

12566). Carefully position the engine support hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted 
hole in the engine hanger/adapter. Torque the wing nut by hand to lift and support the 
engine/transmission. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Element