Honda Element. Manual — part 404

Fig. 4: Exploded View Of Rear Doors Components (2 Of 2)
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FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

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KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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Trim pad remover. Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available

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

1. Remove the inner handle (A).

-1 Using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry out on the upper portion of the cover
(B) to release the upper hook (C), and pull up the cover to release the lower hooks (D), then remove
the cover.

-2 Remove the screws.

-3 Release the hook (E), and pull the inner handle forward and out half-way to release the hook (F).

-4 Disconnect the inner handle rod (G).

-5 Disconnect the power door lock switch connector (H).

Fig. 5: Disconnecting Power Door Lock Switch Connector
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2. Pull out on the speaker cover (A) to detach the hooks (B) and clips (C), then remove the cover.

NOTE:

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

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Fig. 6: Pulling Out On Speaker Cover
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3. Remove the screws (D), then remove the speaker (E) (for some models), and disconnect its connector (F).

4. From under the armrest, using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry out the lid (A), and

remove the screw.

Fig. 7: Identifying Faster Location
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5. Lower the glass fully.

6. Remove the mirror mount cover (see step 2 in POWER MIRROR/MANUAL MIRROR

REPLACEMENT ).

7. Lower the front window so you can access the inner sash trim (A).

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Fig. 8: Identifying Inner Sash Trim
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8. Use a trim tool (B) to release the clip at the lower rear corner of the sash trim. Pry out from the edge of

the sash trim until the clip releases.

9. While pressing down the front corner (A) of the sash trim, pull the top corner (B) forward until the sash

trim releases.

Fig. 9: Pulling Top Corner
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10. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it.

-1 Release the clips that hold the door panel with a commercially available trim pad remover (B).

-2 Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward, then release the lock knob (C).

-3 Disconnect the power window switch connector (D), power mirror switch connector (on the
driver's door) (E).

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