Honda Element. Manual — part 606

Fig. 34: Identifying Grab Handle Screws With Torque Specification
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2. Install the grab handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the grab handles with new ones.

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To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect
the removed grab handle (A) and replace it if it has any deformations.

Fig. 35: Identifying Grab Handle
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HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

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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1. Remove these items:

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Ceiling light (see CEILING LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT )

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A-pillar trim, both sides (see A-PILLAR TRIM )

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C-pillar trim, both sides (see C-PILLAR TRIM/UPPER QUARTER WINDOW TRIM )

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Upper quarter window trim (see C-PILLAR TRIM/UPPER QUARTER WINDOW TRIM )

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D-pillar trim, both sides (see D-PILLAR TRIM/REAR ROOF TRIM )

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Rearview mirror (see REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT )

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Skylight (for some models)

2. Remove the upper striker covers (A) from both sides.

1. Pull the door inner seal (B) away as needed.

2. Pull the cover to the rear to release it from the rear access panel upper striker (C). Detach the clips.

Fig. 36: Removing Upper Striker Covers
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3. If equipped, remove the roof console (A).

1. Remove the lens (B).

2. Remove the self-tapping screws.

3. Pull the console down, and slide it rearward to release the hooks (C). Take care not to damage the

roof wire harness.

4. Disconnect the front individual map light connector (D).

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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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Be careful not to damage the dashboard and other interior trim.

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Fig. 37: Identifying Roof Console With Torque Specification
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4. If equipped with a skylight, remove the screws, and slide the glass latch handle trim (A) forward to

release the hook (B), then remove the trim.

Fig. 38: Identifying Hook And Glass Latch Handle Trim With Torque Specification
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5. Lower the headliner (A).

-1 If equipped with a skylight, remove the roof trim (B).

-2 Remove the clip from the rear edge of the headliner.

-3 Remove the remaining door inner seal (C) from each opening.

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Fig. 39: Identifying Lower Headliner
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6. With the help of an assistant, pull the headliner (A) out through the tailgate opening. Do not bend the

liner. Bending the liner will crease and damage it.

Fig. 40: Removing Headliner Out Through Tailgate Opening
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7. If necessary, remove the side curtain airbag mounting, bolts (A) and grab handle bracket mounting, bolts

(B), then remove the grab handle bracket (C) from each side by releasing the hooks (D).

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Element