Honda Element. Manual — part 509

Fig. 18: Identifying Sliding Trim
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6. Using a clip remover, remove the clips from the body.

7. Replace any damaged clips from the trim and body, then install the clips on the trim.

Fig. 19: Identifying Clips Of Body
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8. Hold the trim (A) up, and fit the clips into the holes in the body, then push on the trim until the clips (B,

C) snap into place. Take care not to pinch the windshield molding (D).

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Exterior Trim - Element

Fig. 20: Identifying Trim, Clips And Windshield Molding
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9. Install the front trim lid.

CENTER TRIM

1. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry up on the center trim front lid (A) of the roof

side center trim (B) to detach the hook (C), and then remove the bolt or nut.

SC model

Fig. 21: Identifying Center Trim With Torque Specification (SC Model)
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2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Exterior Trim - Element

LX, EX models

Fig. 22: Identifying Center Trim With Torque Specification (LX, EX Models)
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2. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry up on the center trim rear lid (A) of the roof side

center trim (B) to detach the hooks (C), and then remove the bolt or nut.

SC model

Fig. 23: Identifying Center Trim Rear Lid, Roof Side Center Trim Hooks, Bolt And Nut With
Torque Specification (SC Model)
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LX, EX models

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Exterior Trim - Element

Fig. 24: Identifying Center Trim Rear Lid, Roof Side Center Trim Hooks, Bolt And Nut With
Torque Specification (LX, EX Models)
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3. Pull the lower rear portion on the roof side center trim (A) out to release it from the clip (B).

Fig. 25: Identifying Lower Rear Portion On Roof Side Center Trim And Clip
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4. Pull the rear edge of the trim up, and hold it. Slide the trim rearward to release it from the clips (B, C).

The clips will stay in the body. Take care not to scratch the other trim and body.

5. Using a clip remover, remove the clips from the body.

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

install them on the trim.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Exterior Trim - Element