Honda Element. Manual — part 336

Brake Cable Ends - SC Model
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6. Remove the cable guide base (C).

7. Remove the rear brake shoe, and disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever (see

PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT ).

8. Remove the flange bolts (A) and parking brake cable (B) from the backing plate (C).

Fig. 85: Identifying Flange Bolts, Parking Brake Cable And Backing Plate With Torque
Specification
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9. Reinstall the parking brake cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Be careful not to bend or distort the cable.

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Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever, and install the brake shoes and
disc/drum (see PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT ).

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Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear
wheels.

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Do the parking brake adjustment (see PEDAL FREE PLAY ). Apply the parking brake firmly 10
times then adjust it again.

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Bumpers - Element

FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).

2. Remove the bolts (A), screws (B, C), and clips (D) securing the front bumper.

SC model

Fig. 1: Identifying Bolts, Screws, And Clips Securing Front Bumper With Torque Specifications
(For SC Model)
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LX, EX models

NOTE:

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

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Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 2: Identifying Bolts, Screws, And Clips Securing Front Bumper With Torque Specifications
(For LX, EX Models)
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3. Pull on the front bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacers

(C) and front fender cladding (D).

Fig. 3: Pulling On Front Bumper At Wheel Arch Areas
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4. SC model: With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the front fender

cladding (A), pull out on the front bumper (B) to release the bumper from the hooks (C) on the center
upper beam (D). Remove the front bumper.

SC model

Fig. 4: Identifying Front Fender Cladding (For SC Model)
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5. LX, EX models: With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the front

fender cladding (A), pull out on the front bumper (B) and remove it.

LX, EX models

Fig. 5: Identifying Front Fender Cladding (For LX, EX Models)
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6. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both corner upper beams (SC model), front
fender claddings and side spacers) on each side securely.

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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.

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Bumpers - Element