Honda Element. Manual — part 733

cushion cover (C).

Fig. 55: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover And Hooks
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4. Release the hooks (A) from the seat cushion frame.

Fig. 56: Identifying Seat Cushion Frame Hooks
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5. Remove the hook (A) from the hook strap (B), and pull the hook strap out through the slit in the seat

cushion cover. If necessary, remove the bolt (C), then remove the hook strap.

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Fig. 57: Identifying Hook Strap Bolt With Torque Specification
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6. Remove the clip (D), and pull the strap (E) out.

7. Release the Velcro fastener (A), and remove the cover (B).

Fig. 58: Identifying Velcro Fastener And Cover
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8. Release the hooks (A) securing the seat cushion cover (B) from the recline cover.

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Fig. 59: Releasing Hooks Securing Seat Cushion Cover From Recline Cover
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9. Pull back the seat cushion cover. Remove the screw (A), and pull the recline cover (B) down to release

the hook (C).

10. Remove the nut (D), then remove the recline strap (E) from the recline adjuster lever (F).

Fig. 60: Identifying Recline Strap Nut With Torque Specification
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11. Pull up on the center tray (A) to detach the clips, then remove the tray with the recline strap (B).

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Fig. 61: Identifying Center Tray Clips
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12. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the

seat cushion cover (B).

Fig. 62: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover And Clips
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13. If necessary, remove the hinge covers (A).

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