Honda Element. Manual - part 406

Fig. 16: Identifying Lock Rod On Lock Knob 
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6. Remove the latch (A). Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (B), cylinder rod (C), lock rod (D), and 

inner handle rod (E). 

-1 Remove the clip (F).  

-2 Release the inner handle rod from the rod holder (G).  

-3 Disconnect the connectors (H).  

-4 Remove the screws (I). 

 

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Fig. 17: Removing Screws And Connectors With Torque Specification 
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7. Pull the latch (A) out until you can disconnect the inner handle rod (B), then disconnect the rod. 

Fig. 18: Disconnecting Inner Handle Rod 
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8. Remove the latch from the hole in the door. Take care not to bend the rods.  

9. Pull the lock rod protector (A) upward, then remove the protector from the latch (B). 

Fig. 19: Removing Protector From Latch 
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10. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Make sure the actuator connectors are plugged in properly, and each rod is connected securely.  

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Make sure the door locks and opens properly.  

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When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed 

 

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around its perimeter to seal out water. 

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Check for water leaks.  

FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove these items: 

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Door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

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Plastic cover, as necessary (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT DOOR )  

2. Carefully lower the glass (A) until you can seethe bolts, then remove them. Carefully pull the glass out 

through the window slot. Take care not to drop the glass inside the door. 

Fig. 20: Pulling Glass Out Through Window Slot With Torque Specification 
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3. Disconnect and detach the connector (A) and harness clips (B) from the door. 

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

 

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Fig. 21: Detaching Connector And Harness Clips From Door With Torque Specification 
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4. Remove the bolts (C), and loosen the bolts (D), then remove the regulator (E) through the hole in the 

door.  

5. Apply multipurpose grease to all the sliding surfaces of the regulator (A) where shown. 

Fig. 22: Removing Regulator Through Hole In Door 
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6. Install the glass and regulator in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely without binding.  

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Make sure that there is no clearance between the glass and glass run channel when the glass is 

 

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