Honda Element. Manual — part 734

Fig. 63: Identifying Hinge Covers
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14. Install the seat cushion cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched
evenly over the pad before securing the clips and hooks.

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Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available
upholstery ring pliers (B).

Fig. 64: Identifying Upholstery Ring Pliers And Clips
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REAR SEAT STRIKER REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the rear seat.

2. Remove the bolts (A) and nut (B), then remove the seat striker (C).

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Fig. 65: Removing Seat Striker Bolts And Nut With Torque Specification
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3. Install the seat striker in the reverse order of removal.

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Skylight - Element

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Skylight Components
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GLASS POSITION ADJUSTMENT

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The roof panel (A) should be even with the glass weatherstrip (B), to within 2+0.5/-1 mm (0.08+0.02/-0.04 in.)
at the center of the glass opening. If not, make the following adjustment:

Fig. 2: Identifying Roof Panel And Glass Weatherstrip
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1. Remove the skylight.

2. For front height: On both glass brackets (A), using a TORXT30 bit, loosen the bolts (B), and install a

shims (C) between the glass frame (D) and glass bracket.

Shim: Thickness 2 mm (0.08 in.) max. A.

Fig. 3: Identifying Shims Between Glass Frame And Glass Bracket With Torque Specifications
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3. For rear height: On the glass latch (A), loosen the nuts (B), and install a shim (C) between the glass frame

(D) and glass latch.

Shim: Thickness 1 mm (0.04 in.) max.

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