Honda Element. Manual - part 808

1. Disconnect the VTC oil control solenoid valve connector (A). 

Fig. 25: Identifying VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve Connector, VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve 
And Bolt With Torque Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Remove the bolt (B) and the VTC oil control solenoid valve (C).  

3. Check the VTC oil control solenoid valve for sticking or clogging. If the valve is stuck or clogged, 

replace it, then go to step 7.  

4. Check the clearance between the port (advance side) and the valve. Make sure the valve (A) closes fully. 

Fig. 26: Identifying Clearance Between Port And Valve 
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5. Connect the battery positive terminal to VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 2. 

 

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Fig. 27: Connecting Battery Positive Terminal To VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve 2P Connector 
Terminal No. 2 
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6. Connect the battery negative terminal to VTC oil control solenoid valve 2P connector terminal No. 1. 

Clearance (A) should be at least 2.3 mm (0.09 in.). If the valve does not open, replace it; then go to step 7. 

Fig. 28: Identifying Clearance Between Battery Negative Terminal To VTC Oil Control Solenoid 
Valve 2P Connector Terminal No. 1 
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7. Replace the VTC oil control solenoid valve O-ring (A). 

 

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Fig. 29: Identifying VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve O-Ring With Torque Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

8. Coat the new O-ring with engine oil, then install it.  

9. Clean and dry the mating surface of the valve.  

10. Install the valve. 

CMP SENSOR A REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the CMP sensor A connector (A). 

Fig. 30: Identifying CMP Sensor A Connector With Torque Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:

Do not install the valve while wearing cloth fibrous gloves. Be careful not 
to contaminate the cylinder head opening.

 

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3. Remove the bolt (B).  

4. Remove CMP sensor A (C).  

5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new O-ring (D).  

ROCKER ARM OIL CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the rocker arm oil control solenoid 2P connector, the rocker arm oil pressure switch 2P 

connector, and the bolts (A). 

Fig. 31: Identifying Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid 2P Connector And Rocker Arm Oil Pressure 
Switch 2P Connector With Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

2. Remove the cover (B), and the rocker arm oil control solenoid assembly (C).  

3. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal with a new solenoid valve filter (D).  

ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the rocker arm oil control valve (see ROCKER ARM OIL CONTROL VALVE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the cover (A). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE VTEC/VTC - Element