Honda Element. Manual — part 364

Fig. 24: Identifying ODS Unit Harness
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ODS unit

1

18

In front
passenger's seat

Outer side front
passenger's weight
sensor

2

3

Under front
passenger's seat

C560

3

4

Under front
passenger's seat

Floor wire harness (see FLOOR WIRE
HARNESS (RIGHT BRANCH) )

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CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

SC MODEL

1. Pull up on the parking brake lever fully.

2. Push and pull the hook (A) of the beverage holder (B) up, then remove it.

Fig. 1: Identifying Hook Of Beverage Holder
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3. Remove the front trim mat (A). Pull the rear portion of the center console front trim (B) up to detach the

clips (C) and hook (D), then pull it backward to release the clips (E) and remove it.

NOTE:



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, dashboard, and related parts.

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Fig. 2: Identifying Rear Portion Of Center Console Front Trim
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4. Remove the center console rear trim (A).

-1 Open the armrest, and remove the bolt (B) from the bottom of the trim.

-2 Pull the right side portion of the trim up to release the hooks (C) and clips (D).

-3 Pull the left side portion of the trim up to detach the clips (E) and hooks by pulling the trim up
by hand securely.

-4 Remove the trim away from the parking brake lever.

Fig. 3: Identifying Center Console Rear Trim And Clips

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5. Disconnect the console accessory power socket connector (A) from the bottom of the center console.

Remove the bolts (B, C).

Fig. 4: Identifying Console Accessory Power Socket Connector
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6. Remove the console box mat (A) and bolts.

Fig. 5: Identifying Console Box Mat And Bolts With Torque Specification
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