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Honda Element CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Honda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Honda Element cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> Engine Coolant -> Exercise System -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Refrigerant Oil -> Safety
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

Refrigerant Oil

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C Data," for specifications.

Engine Coolant

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant. If mixed, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Honda Element cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Honda -> Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Front

Removal
  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove brake hose clamp bolts from steering knuckle, Fig. .
  • Remove mounting bolt and swing caliper aside.
  • Remove shims, retainers and brake pads.
Installation
  • Install pad retainers and apply Molykote M77 compound, or equivalent, to both sides of pad shim.
  • Install brake pads and shims.
  • Push piston in until caliper fits over pads. Keep piston boot in position to prevent damage when swinging caliper down.
  • Swing caliper down and install mounting bolt.
  • Install brake hose clamp bolts to steering knuckle, t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Honda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Element -> Fuel System Pressure Release -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2005 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Release

  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
  • Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  • Remove glove box, then the PGM-FI main relay 2, Fig. .
  • Start the engine and let it idle until it stalls. If any DTCs are stored, clear and ignore them.
  • Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  • Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Honda Element cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2007 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using new washer.
  • Hold stabilizer ball joint pin with suitable tool and remove flange nut.
  • Separate front stabilizer link from lower arm.
  • Remove lock pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut. Avoid damaging ball joint and install ball joint thread protector onto threads of ball joint. Do not damage ball joint when installing remover.
  • Remove loc...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Honda Element SC 2.4 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wirin...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Honda Element cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and power steering pump. Do not disconnect hoses.
  • Remove mounting bolt tensioner pulley.
  • Remove mounting bolts and belt tensioner.
  • Disconnect alternator connector , black wire and harness clamp.
  • Remove Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 2003-09 Element
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element 2.4 L4 GAS

On 2003-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal or if the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles.

On 2007-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air fl...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Honda -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2007 Honda Element SC 2.4 L4 GAS

The Traction Control System warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp monitors the condition of the Traction Control System system. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is operating properly. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the Tra...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Honda Element cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Element 2.4 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from thermostat side of water passage.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reve...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Honda Element EX 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2007 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2007 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Engine Control Module
  • Door Components Diagram for 2005 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GASDoor Components Diagram for 2005 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Window Motor Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Honda Element EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Honda Element EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Switch
  • Starter Solenoid
  • Starter Cut Relay
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • 2005 Honda Element EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Honda Element EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • MAP Sensor
  • Overdrive Switch
  • Output Shaft Speed Sensor
  • A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Honda Element EX 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Special Tool Loan Program
    Vehicle: 2006 Honda Element EX 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Honda Element AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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