Honda Element. Manual — part 397

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Dashboard - Element

DRIVER'S DASHBOARD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Open the driver's door, and gently pull out on the front of the dashboard side lid (A) to release the hooks

(B), then remove the lid.

Fig. 1: Pulling Out On Front Of Dashboard Side Lid

2. Tilt the steering column down.

3. Remove the driver's dashboard panel (A).

-1 Open the driver's door, and remove the screw (B).

-2 Gently pull out the panel along the bottom to detach the clips (C).

-3 Gently pull out the panel along the top to detach the clips.

-4 Gently release the hooks (D) on the inside edge of the panel.

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element

Fig. 2: Identifying Driver's Dashboard Panel And Hooks

4. Install the panel 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.

DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (A).

-1 Turn the lock knobs (B) 90°.

-2 Gently pull out on the bottom edge to release the side hooks (C).

-3 Release the upper hooks (D).

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element

Fig. 3: Releasing Upper Hooks

2. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and push the side hooks into place securely.

DRIVER'S POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Reach under the dashboard, and push on lock tabs (A) to release the cruise control main switch (B), and

the VSA OFF switch (C), then remove the cruise control main switch and the VSA OFF switch.
Disconnect the connectors (D, E).

Fig. 4: Identifying Cruise Control Main Switch And VSA OFF Switch Connectors

2. From under the dash, remove the screws (A, B) securing the driver's pocket (C).

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element

Fig. 5: Removing Screws Securing Driver's Pocket

3. While pulling out on the bottom edge of the dashboard (D), remove the pocket.

4. Install the pocket in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the switch connector is plugged in

properly.

DRIVER'S VENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage. Carefully insert the appropriate tool

from the KTC trim tool set next to the clips, and detach the clips by prying on the driver's vent (A). Take
care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

NOTE:

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

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The passenger's vent is similar.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element