Honda Element. Manual — part 507

KTC trim tool set next to the clips, and detach the clips by prying on the A-pillar corner trim (A). Take
care not to scratch the body and related parts.

Fig. 7: Identifying A-Pillar Corner Trim
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

4. Hold the trim up, and fit the clips into the holes in the body, then push on the trim until the clips snap into

place.

REAR DOOR OUTER TRIM REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the rear door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Remove the plastic cover as needed (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR ).

3. Remove the screw, and release the hooks (A) by sliding the rear door outer trim (B) forward, then remove

the trim.

NOTE:



Take care not to scratch the body.



Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 8: Identifying Hooks, Rear Door Outer Trim And Trim
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

4. Install the rear door outer trim in the reverse order of removal.

C-PILLAR OUTER TRIM REPLACEMENT

1. While gently pulling out on the C-pillar outer trim (A), cut the double-sided adhesive tape (B) in the rear

edge of the trim.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 9: Identifying C-Pillar Outer Trim And Double-Sided Adhesive Tape
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2. Open the rear door. From inside the door, detach the clip (C) with a clip remover.

3. Close the rear door. Detach the clips (D) with a clip remover, then remove the C-pillar outer trim. Take

care not to scratch the body and related parts.

4. Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the trim and quarter glass, and clean the trim

and quarter glass surface with alcohol. Attach the new double-sided adhesive tape (3M 5392FLR, or
equivalent) to the trim.

5. Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

6. Hold the trim up, and fit the clips into the holes in the body, then push on the trim until the clips snap into

place, and on the double-sided adhesive tape portion to make the adhesive stick securely.

REAR DOOR HINGE TRIM REPLACEMENT

1. Open the rear door, and remove the screws.

2. Close the rear door half-way, then remove the rear door hinge trim (A) from the rear door upper hinge

(B).

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the body.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Exterior Trim - Element

Fig. 10: Identifying Rear Door Hinge Trim And Rear Door Upper Hinge
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

3. Install the hinge trim in the reverse order of removal.

WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM REPLACEMENT

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Pull the top edge on the windshield side trim (A) up to detach the hooks (B).

NOTE:



Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when
prying components.



Put on gloves to protect your hands.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Exterior Trim - Element