Honda Element. Manual — part 598

Fig. 7: Identifying Throttle Cable And Accelerator Pedal With Torque Specification
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2. Remove the nuts (C) and the accelerator pedal.

3. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

THROTTLE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the throttle cable cover (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).

2. Fully open the throttle link, then remove the throttle cable (A) from the throttle link (B).

Fig. 8: Identifying Throttle Cable Of Throttle Link
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3. Remove the cable housing (C) from the cable bracket (D).

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4. Remove the throttle cable (A) from the accelerator pedal (B).

Fig. 9: Identifying Throttle Cable And Accelerator Pedal
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5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

6. 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.

7. Hold the cable, removing all slack from it.

8. Set the cable on the bracket (A).

Adjust the adjusting nut (B) so that its free play is 0 mm.

9. Position the adjusting nut on the other side of the bracket, then tighten the locknut (C).

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Fig. 10: Tightening Locknut With Torque Specification
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10. Check the throttle cable free play (see step 2 on Throttle Cable Adjustment ).

11. With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle link to be sure it opens fully when you push the

accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle link to be sure it returns whenever you release the
accelerator pedal.

THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the throttle cable cover (A).

Fig. 11: Identifying Throttle Cable Cover
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2. Check cable free play at the throttle linkage. Cable free play (A) should be 10-12 mm (0.39-0.47 in.).

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Fig. 12: Checking Cable Free Play
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3. If the free play (A) is not within spec (10-12 mm, 0.39-0.47 in.), loosen the locknut (B), turn the adjusting

nut (C) until the free play is as specified, then retighten the locknut.

4. With the cable properly adjusted, check the throttle link to be sure it opens fully when you push the

accelerator pedal to the floor. Also check the throttle link to be sure it returns to the idle position
whenever you release the accelerator pedal.

AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the MAF sensor/IAT sensor 5P connector (A).

Fig. 13: Identifying MAF Sensor/IAT Sensor 5P Connector With Torque Specification
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2. Remove the bolts (B).

3. Remove the air cleaner (C).

4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT

1. Open the air cleaner housing cover (A).

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