Honda Element. Manual — part 365

7. Lift up the rear of the console, and pull it backward to release the pins (A) and clips from the dashboard,

then remove the center console (B).

Fig. 6: Identifying Center Console Pins And Clips
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8. Remove the tray mat (A). Pull the rear portion of the center floor tray (B) up and backward to release the

clips (C, D) and remove it from the subwoofer.

Fig. 7: Identifying Tray Mat
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9. Install the console 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 clips and hooks into place securely.

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Make sure the console accessory power socket connector is plugged in properly.

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LX, EX MODELS

1. Pull the front edge of the center console (A) to release the clips, and remove the console by releasing the

hooks (B).

Fig. 8: Identifying Center Console Hooks And Clips
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2. Install the console 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 clip portions into place securely.

CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Open the armrest (A), then remove the screws (B). Pull out the armrest base (C) to detach the clips (D),

then remove it.

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the front seat and related parts.

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the armrest, center console and related parts.

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Fig. 9: Identifying Armrest Screws And Clips
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2. Remove the screws, then remove the center console armrest (A) from the armrest upper hinge (B).

Fig. 10: Identifying Center Console Armrest Upper Hinge
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3. Install the center console armrest in the reverse order of removal and check if the clips are damaged or

stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

ARMREST LOCK REPLACEMENT

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NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the armrest, center console and related parts.

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1. Remove the center console armrest (see CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Release the latch cable (A) from hooks (B) of the center console armrest (C). Detach the cable from the

front cable bracket (D) and rear cable bracket (E).

Fig. 11: Identifying Center Console Armrest Hooks
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3. Remove the screws, then remove the armrest front lock (A) and armrest rear lock (B) and cable (C)

together.

Fig. 12: Identifying Armrest Front Lock And Armrest Rear Lock And Cable
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4. Release the cable (A) from the front lock (B) and rear lock (C), then remove the locks.

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