Honda Element. Manual — part 596

Fig. 23: Identifying Exhaust Pipe And Muffler Components With Torque Specifications
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2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element

2007-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Intake Air System - Element

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Intake Air System - Element

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Intake Air System - Element

Fig. 1: Identifying Intake Air System Component Location
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THROTTLE BODY TEST

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Intake Air System - Element

CARBON ACCUMULATION CHECK

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

Fig. 2: Connecting HDS To Data Link Connector (DLC)
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2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the ECM/PCM. If it doesn't, go to the DLC circuit

troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).

4. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator

fan comes on, then let it idle.

5. Check the REL TP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS. The reading should be below 2.46 deg. If

it is not, clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).

THROTTLE POSITION LEARNING CHECK

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

NOTE:

If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has been reported on, check for
diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

NOTE:

If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) has been reported on, check for
diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Intake Air System - Element