Honda Element. Manual — part 466

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Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120

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Engine hanger/adapter VSB02C000015

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Engine support hanger, A & Reds AAR-T-12566

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Subframe adapter VSB02C000016

These special tools are available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 1-888-424-6857.

1. Install the accessory brackets, and torque their bolts to the specified torque.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Element

Fig. 30: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket Bolts

2. Raise the vehicle on a lift.

3. Install the universal eyelet (07AAK-SNAA120) (A) to the side engine mount bracket with 5 mm (0.2 in.)

spacer (B).

Fig. 31: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket And Spacer

4. Position the engine/transmission under the vehicle. Be sure that they are properly aligned. Carefully lower

the vehicle until the engine/transmission are properly positioned in the engine compartment. Make sure
the vehicle is not resting on any part of the engine/transmission. Support the engine/transmission with a
chain hoist (A) and carefully raise the engine/transmission into place.

NOTE:

Reinstall the mounting bolts/support nuts in the sequence given in the
following steps. Failure to follow this sequence may cause excessive
noise and vibration, and reduce engine mount life.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Element

Fig. 32: Supporting Engine/Transmission With Chain Hoist

5. M/T model: Torque the transmission mount bracket support bolt and nuts.

Fig. 33: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Support Bolt And Nuts - M/T Model

6. A/T model: Torque the transmission mount bracket support bolt and nuts.

Fig. 34: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket Support Bolt And Nuts - A/T Model

7. Torque the upper engine mount bracket bolt and nut.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Element

Fig. 35: Identifying Upper Engine Mount Bracket Bolt And Nut

8. Remove the purge joint pipe (A), then attach the engine hanger/adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded

hole in the cylinder head.

Fig. 36: Attaching Engine Hanger/Adapter

9. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) onto the engine support hanger (AAR-T-

12566). Carefully position the engine support hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted
hole in the engine hanger/adapter. Torque the wing nut by hand to lift and support the
engine/transmission.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Element