Honda Element. Manual — part 411

Fig. 47: Removing Upper Latch With Torque Specification
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5. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and cable is connected securely.

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Make sure the door locks and opens properly.

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When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed
around its perimeter to seal out water.

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Check for water leaks.

REAR DOOR LOWER LATCH REPLACEMENT

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT
LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES )
before doing repairs or service.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system, then write down the audio presets.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

3. Remove these items:

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Door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Plastic cover, as necessary (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR )

4. Detach the harness clips (A). Disconnect the lower latch switch connector (B), and detach it.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 48: Disconnecting Lower Latch Switch Connector
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5. Remove the screws from under the door.

Fig. 49: Removing Screws From Under Door With Torque Specification
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6. Pull the lower latch (A) up, and disconnect the lower latch cable (B) in the sequence shown. Remove the

vinyl tape (C) from the cable and wire harness. Take care not to kink the cable.

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Fig. 50: Disconnecting Lower Latch Cable
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7. Remove the lower latch.

8. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:



Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and cable is connected securely.



Make sure the door locks and opens properly.

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Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.

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Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.

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When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed
around its perimeter to seal out water.



Check for water leaks.

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Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

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Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system, then enter the audio presets.

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Reset the clock.

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Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW
CONTROL UNIT ).

REAR DOOR LATCH SYNCHRONIZER REPLACEMENT

1. Remove these items:



Door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

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Plastic cover, as necessary (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR )

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Door handle (see REAR DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT )

2. Disconnect the upper latch cable (A) and lower latch cable (B) from the latch synchronizer (C).

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 51: Disconnecting Upper Latch Cable And Lower Latch Cable From Latch Synchronizer
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3. Detach the inner handle cable clip (D).

4. Remove the bolts (A), and loosen the bolts (B), then remove the latch synchronizer (C) through the hole

in the door.

Fig. 52: Removing Latch Synchronizer Through Hole In Door With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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

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Make sure each cable and rod is connected securely.

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Make sure the door locks and opens properly. If necessary, adjust the upper latch cable and lower
latch cable (see REAR DOOR UNLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION ADJUSTMENT ).

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When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed
around its perimeter to seal out water.

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Doors - Element