Honda Element. Manual — part 604

Fig. 23: Identifying D-Pillar Trim Panel
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4. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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

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To prevent the side curtain airbag from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect
the trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage:

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Any cracks, deformations, or stress-whitening in the D-pillar trim (B), rear roof trim (C), and
hooks (D)

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Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clips seating surfaces (E)

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Replace any damaged parts with new ones.

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Push the clips and hooks into place securely.

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Make sure the top of the trim overlaps with the headliner correctly.

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Make sure the rear ceiling light connector is plugged in properly.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Element

Fig. 24: Identifying Clips, D-Pillar Trim, Rear Roof Trim And Hooks
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TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH AREA

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Remove the trim as shown.

2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.



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



Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Element



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

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Make sure the rear window defogger wire harness on each side is not pinched.

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Push the clips into place securely.

Fig. 25: Trim Removal/Installation - Hatch Area
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TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Element

1. Remove the tailgate weatherstrip as needed (see TAILGATE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT ).

2. Remove the tailgate handle knob (A), and remove the screw.

Fig. 26: Identifying Tailgate Handle Knob Screw
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3. Open the tailgate. Starting at the bottom edge on the tailgate lower trim panel (A), pull the trim panel up

to detach the clips.

Fig. 27: Identifying Bottom Edge On Tailgate Lower Trim Panel
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4. Close the tailgate half-way and hold it there to loosen the tailgate support cables (A) on both sides. Pull

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.



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



Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Element