Honda Element. Manual — part 366

Fig. 13: Identifying Front Lock And Rear Lock Cable
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5. Install the locks in the reverse order of removal, and make sure they are connected securely.

CENTER CONSOLE DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

SC MODEL

1. Remove the these items:

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Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Center console armrest (see CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

2. Gently pull out the driver's console trim (A) to detach the clips (B, C), then remove the trim by releasing

the hooks (D).

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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

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Take care not to scratch the center console and related parts.

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Fig. 14: Identifying Trim By Releasing Hooks
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3. Remove the screws, then remove the driver's center console side trim (A) from the center console (B).

Fig. 15: Identifying Center Console Trim And Screws
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4. Remove the screws (A, B), and pull out the passenger's console trim (C) to detach the clips (D), then

remove it.

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Fig. 16: Identifying Passenger's Console Trim Clips And Screws
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5. Remove the screws, then remove the center passenger's console side trim (A) from the center console (B).

Fig. 17: Identifying Center Passenger's Console Trim Screws
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6. Remove the center console (A).

-1 Disconnect the console accessory power socket connector (B) and auxiliary jack connector (C),
and detach the harness clips (D), then remove the console wire harness (E).

-2 Remove the screw (F), and remove the harness bracket (G).

-3 Pull out the maintenance lid (H) to detach the clip (I), and remove it.

-4 Remove the screws (J), then pull out the center console (K) to detach the clips (L), and remove

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it.

Fig. 18: Identifying Center Console
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7. Remove the screws, and remove the lower hinge bracket (A) and lower hinge (B) from the console box

(C).

Fig. 19: Identifying Console Box Lower Hinge Bracket And Screws

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