Honda Element. Manual — part 400

2. Remove the dashboard upper panel (A).

-1 Remove the screws (B).

-2 Gently pull out on the panel to release the clips (C) and hook (D).

Fig. 20: Releasing Clips And Hook

3. Remove the dashboard tray cover (A).

-1 Remove the screws.

-2 Gently pull out on the cover to release the hooks (B).

Fig. 21: Removing Dashboard Tray Cover

4. Install the cover and panel in the reverse order of removal, and push the clips and hooks into place

securely.

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PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the glove box stop on each side, then lower the glove box (see step 1 ).

2. Remove the dashboard lower panel (A).

-1 Remove the screws (B).

-2 Gently pull out the panel to release the clips (C) and hooks (D).

Fig. 22: Identifying Clips And Hooks

3. Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and push the clips into place securely.

DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT
LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES )
before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

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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Have an assistant help you when prying and installing the dashboard.

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Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body, and other related parts.

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1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system, then write down the audio presets.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

3. Remove these items:

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Driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Center lower cover (see CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Passenger's vent (see DRIVER'S VENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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

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Kick panel, passenger's side (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )

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Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )

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A/T model: Disconnect the A/T control cable (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL )

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M/T model: Disconnect shift cable (see GEARSHIFT MECHANISM REPLACEMENT )

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Subwoofer, for some models (see SUBWOOFER )

Driver's side

4. From under the dash, disconnect the tweeter harness connector (A) (on some models), driver's door wire

harness connectors (B), brake pedal position switch connector (C), and clutch switch connectors (D) (on
M/T model). Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness connectors (E) from the under-dash
fuse/relay box (F).

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 23: Identifying Tweeter Harness Connector And Brake Pedal Position Switch Connector

Middle portion

5. Disconnect the SRS unit connector (A), floor wire harness connectors (B), and engine compartment wire

harness connectors (C).

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