Honda Element. Manual — part 399

Fig. 13: Pulling Out Shift Lever Trim

5. Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.

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Push the clip and hook portions into place securely.

CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Remove these items:

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

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Shift lever trim (see SHIFT LEVER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

2. Release the lower clips in the radio panel (A) by putting a hook-snapped tool into the notches (B) and

pulling out carefully. Pull out on the radio panel to release the upper clips.

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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Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element

Fig. 14: Releasing Lower Clips In Radio Panel

3. Pull on the center panel (A) to release the clips, then disconnect the heater control unit connector (B).

Fig. 15: Identifying Center Panel And Heater Control Unit Connector

4. Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Make sure the heater control unit connector is plugged in properly.

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Push the clips into place securely.

GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. While holding the glove box (A), remove the glove box stop (B) on each side.

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element

Fig. 16: Removing Glove Box Stop

2. Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box (A).

Fig. 17: Removing Glove Box

3. Install the glove box in the reverse order of removal.

PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (A).

-1 Gently pull down the rear edge to release the clips.

-2 Pull the cover away to release the pins (B) from the holders (C).

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element

Fig. 18: Releasing Pins From Holders

2. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and push the clip portions into place securely.

PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UPPER PANEL AND DASHBOARD TRAY
COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Open the passenger's door, and gently pull out on the front of the dashboard side lid (A) to release the

hooks (B), then remove the lid.

Fig. 19: Releasing Hooks

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Element