Honda Element. Manual — part 413

Fig. 59: Identifying Glass Seal
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3. Apply clear sealant (B) into the channel of the joint (C).

Sealant: Cemedine P/IM 08712-0004, or equivalent

4. Locate the painted alignment mark (D) on the joint. Align the painted mark with the center of the glass

opening, and install the glass seal all the way around.

5. Check for water leaks.

6. Test-drive and check for wind noise.

REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT

1. Detach the clips (A, B), release the double-sided adhesive tape (C), then remove the door weatherstrip

(D).

NOTE:

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Take care not to scratch the door.

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Use a clip remover to remove the clips.

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Fig. 60: Removing Door Weatherstrip
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2. Install the weatherstrip 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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Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the weatherstrip and rear door, and clean
the weatherstrip and rear door with alcohol. Attach new double-sided adhesive tape (3M 4213, or
equivalent) to the weatherstrip.

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Make sure the weatherstrip is installed in the holder (E) securely.

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Check for water leaks.

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Test-drive and check for wind noise.

REAR DOOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT

SRS components are located in the lower B-pillar area. Review the SRS component locations (see
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND
PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

Check for a flush fit with the body, then check for equal gaps between the front,

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1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the doors.

2. Adjust at the hinges (A):

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Pad a floor jack (B) with shop towels (C), then use the jack to support the door to prevent damage
to the door while adjusting it.

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Loosen the door mounting bolts (D) slightly, and move the door in or out until it's flush with the
body.

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Remove these items:

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C-pillar outer trim (see C-PILLAR OUTER TRIM REPLACEMENT )

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Rear cladding (see REAR QUARTER PANEL CLADDING REPLACEMENT )

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Upper quarter window trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE
PILLAR AREA )

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Loosen the hinge mounting bolts (E) and nut (F) slightly, and move the door backward or forward,
up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps.

Fig. 61: Identifying Rear Door Position Adjustment With Torque Specifications
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3. Close the rear door, and check that it latches securely without slamming it, and the rear door and body

edges are parallel. If necessary, adjust the upper and lower striker at the same time (see REAR DOOR

rear, and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the door and body edges
are parallel.

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STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ).

Fig. 62: Identifying Upper And Lower Striker
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4. Close the front door, and make sure it latches securely without slamming it, and the front door, rear door,

and body edges are parallel.

5. After adjusting the upper and lower strikers (see REAR DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ), check the

rear door unlock synchronization. If necessary, adjust the upper and lower latch cables (see REAR
DOOR UNLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION ADJUSTMENT ).

6. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts, and around the hinges.

7. Check for water leaks (see step 7 ).

8. Test-drive and check for wind noise.

REAR DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT

Make sure the door latches securely without slamming it. If necessary, adjust the upper and lower strikers at the
same time.

1. Remove these items:

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Upper striker cover (see step 2 in HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )

2. Adjust the upper striker (A) and lower striker (B):

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Loosen the upper striker mounting bolts (C) slightly, and move the striker in or out until the upper
edge of the door is flush with the body. Install and/or remove shims (D) until the striker is centered
in the upper latch.

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Loosen the lower striker mounting screws (E) slightly, and move the striker in or out until the
bottom edge of the door is flush with the body. Move the striker forward or rearward until the
striker is centered in the lower latch.

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