Honda Element. Manual — part 408

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

1. Detach the clips (A), then remove the weatherstrip (B) pull out on the inner corner trim (C) to release the

clips (D).

Fig. 28: Pulling Out Inner Corner Trim
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2. Install the inner corner 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 clips into place securely.

FRONT DOOR HOOK PIN AND CATCH REPLACEMENT

1. With a TORX T40 bit, remove the door hook pin (A) from the front door.

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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Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when
prying components.

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Fig. 29: Removing Door Hook Pin From Front Door With Torque Specification
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2. With a TORX T40 bit, remove the bolts, then remove the catch (A) from the rear door.

Fig. 30: Removing Catch From Rear Door With Torque Specification
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3. Install the hook pin and catch in the reverse order of removal, and apply liquid thread lock to the threads

of the door hook pin.

4. Apply touch-up paint to the catch mounting bolts and around the catch.

FRONT DOOR LOWER HOOK AND LOWER CATCH REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the bolts, then remove the lower hook (A).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 31: Removing Lower Hook With Torque Specification
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2. Remove the door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).

3. Remove the bolts, then remove the lower catch (A).

Fig. 32: Removing Lower Catch With Torque Specification
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4. Install the lower hook and lower catch in the reverse order of removal, and apply touch-up paint to the

lower hook mounting bolts and around the lower hook.

FRONT DOOR POSITION ADJUSTMENT

NOTE:

Check for a flush fit with the body, then check for equal gaps between the front,
rear, and bottom door edges and the body. Check that the door and body edges
are parallel.

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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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Remove the front fender cladding (see FRONT FENDER CLADDING REPLACEMENT ) and
front inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).

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

Fig. 33: Identifying Hinge Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
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3. If necessary, replace the door mounting bolts (E) with the adjusting bolts (P/N 90102-SFA-305) made

specifically for door adjustment, then adjust at the door: Loosen the door mounting bolts slightly, and
move the door up or down as necessary to equalize the gaps, and in or out until it's flush with the body.

4. Check that the door and body edges are parallel. If necessary, adjust the door cushion (A) to make the

rear of the door flush with the body.

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