Honda Element. Manual — part 593

2007-08 ENGINE

Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element

INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

EXPLODED VIEW

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Intake Manifold With Torque Specifications
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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (A).

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element

Fig. 2: Identifying Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Connector
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2. Disconnect the vacuum hose (B) and breather pipe (C), then remove the intake air duct (D).

3. Remove the engine cover.

Fig. 3: Identifying Engine Cover
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4. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor

connector (B) and brake booster vacuum hose (C).

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2007-08 ENGINE Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element

Fig. 4: Identifying Evaporative Emission Canister Hose, Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
Connector And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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5. Remove the harness bracket mounting bolts (D).

6. Remove the water bypass hoses, then plug the water bypass hoses.

7. Disconnect the throttle actuator connector (A).

Fig. 5: Identifying Throttle Actuator Connector
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8. Remove the front grille cover.

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2007-08 ENGINE Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element

Fig. 6: Identifying Front Grille Cover
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9. Disconnect the fan motor connectors (A) and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector (B),

then remove the harness clamps (C) and A/C compressor clutch connector (D).

Fig. 7: Identifying Fan Motor Connectors, Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector,
Harness Clamps And A/C Compressor Clutch Connector
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10. Remove the upper brackets and cushions (A), then remove the bulkhead (B).

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element