Honda Element. Manual — part 337

FRONT BUMPER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

SC MODEL

1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Remove the bolt (A) and clips (B) securing the front bumper upper face (C) and the front bumper lower

face (D).

Fig. 6: Identifying Bolt And Clips Securing Front Bumper Upper Face And Front Bumper Lower
Face
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3. With the help of an assistant, detach the hooks (A) and separate the front bumper upper face (B) from the

front bumper lower face (C).

NOTE:

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Take care not to scratch the front bumper faces.

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 7: Identifying Front Bumper Upper And Lower Face Hooks
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4. Reassemble the bumper faces in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Push the clips and hooks into place securely.

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Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

FRONT BUMPER TRIM REPLACEMENT

LX, EX MODELS

1. Remove the clips, and release the hooks (A), then remove the front bumper trim (B) from the front

bumper (C) by pulling it out. Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

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Fig. 8: Identifying Front Bumper Trim, Clips And Hooks
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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 hook portions into place securely.

REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the screws (A, B), bolts (C) and clips (D) securing the rear bumper (E).

NOTE:

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Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the rear bumper.

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Take care not to scratch the rear bumper and body.



Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 9: Identifying Screws Bolts And Clips Securing Rear Bumper
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Pull on the rear bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the upper bracket

(C).

Fig. 10: Pulling On Rear Bumper At Wheel Arch Areas
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3. With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the upper bracket (A), pull

the rear bumper to release the bumper from the hook (B) on the bumper support bracket (C).

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