Honda Element. Manual - part 410

Fig. 41: Pulling Out On Top Of Door Panel With Specification 
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10. Install the door panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Make sure the inner handle cable is connected properly.  

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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 and hooks into place securely.  

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When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed 
around its perimeter to seal out water.  

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Check for water leaks (see step 7 ).  

REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the rear door trim (A). 

-1 Pull the door weatherstrip (B) out as necessary.  

-2 Pull out on the top of the rear door panel (C) to release the hooks (D).  

-3 Pull out on the rear door trim to detach the clips (E, F). 

 

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Fig. 42: Removing Rear Door Trim 
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2. Install the trim in 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 and hooks into place securely.  

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Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolt before reinstallation.  

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Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.  

REAR DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove these items: 

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Door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

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

2. Disconnect the cancel rod (A) from the rear door latch synchronizer (B). 

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

 

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Fig. 43: Disconnecting Cancel Rod From Rear Door Latch Synchronizer 
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3. Remove the screws, then pull the rear door handle (A) out. Disconnect the handle rod (B), then remove 

the handle. 

Fig. 44: Disconnecting Handle Rod With Torque Specification 
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4. Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Make sure 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 
around its perimeter to seal out water.  



Check for water leaks.  

REAR DOOR UPPER LATCH REPLACEMENT 

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Doors - Element

  

1. Remove these items: 



Door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  



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

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Door trim (see REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

2. Detach the harness clips (A). Disconnect the upper latch switch connector (B), and detach it. 

Fig. 45: Disconnecting Upper Latch Switch Connector 
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3. Disconnect the upper latch cable (A) in the sequence shown. Take care not to bend the cable. 

Fig. 46: Disconnecting Upper Latch Cable 
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4. Remove the bolts, then remove the upper latch (A). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Doors - Element