Honda Element. Manual - part 463

Fig. 6: Identifying Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose 

15. Disconnect the engine control module (ECM)/ powertrain control module (PCM) connectors (A) and the 

ECM/PGM wire harness connector (B), then remove the bolt (C). 

Fig. 7: Identifying Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connectors 

16. Remove the harness clamps (A), accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor connector (B) and grommet (C), 

then pull the engine wire harness through the bulkhead. 

 

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Fig. 8: Identifying Harness Clamps, Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Connector And 
Grommet 

17. M/T model: Remove the clutch slave cylinder and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (see step 12 in 

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).  

18. M/T model: Remove the shift cables. Do not bend the shift cable excessively (see step 11 in 

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).  

19. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).  

20. Remove the receiver line from the clamps (A). 

Fig. 9: Identifying Receiver Line From Clamps 

21. Remove the power steering (P/S) pump without disconnecting the P/S hoses from the pump. 

 

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Fig. 10: Identifying Power Steering (P/S) Pump With Bolt 

22. Remove the P/S hose from the bracket on the cylinder head cover.  

23. Remove the radiator cap.  

24. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.  

25. Remove the front wheels.  

26. Remove the splash shield. 

Fig. 11: Identifying P/S Hose From Bracket On Cylinder Head Cover 

27. Loosen the drain plug in the radiator, and drain the engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ).  

28. Drain the transmission fluid: 

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Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )  

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Automatic transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT ) 

 

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29. Drain the engine oil (see OIL PRESSURE TEST ).  

30. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector (A) and the secondary heated oxygen sensor 

(secondary HO2S) connector (B), then remove the three way catalytic converter (TWO assembly (C). 

Fig. 12: Identifying Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Connector And Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor 
Connector 

31. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

32. Disconnect the suspension knuckle ball joints (see LOWER ARM REPLACEMENT ).  

33. Remove the driveshafts (see DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION ). Coat all precision-finished surfaces with 

clean engine oil. Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.  

34. A/T model: Remove the shift cable. Do not bend the shift cable excessively (see step 24 inTRANSFER 

ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).  

35. 4WD model: Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer assembly: 

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Manual transmission (see step 3 in TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL )  

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Automatic transmission (see step 34 in TRANSFER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL )  

36. Lower the vehicle on the lift.  

37. A/T model: Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (A) and ATF filter mounting 

bolt (B). 

 

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