Honda Element. Manual - part 244

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL 

Special Tools Required  

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Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015  

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Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566  

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Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 (Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program 1-
888-424-6857)  

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

2. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.  

3. Remove the splash shield.  

4. Remove the drain plug (A), and drain the automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Reinstall the drain plug 

with a new sealing washer (B). 

Fig. 217: Identifying Drain Plug With Sealing Washer With Torque Specification 
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5. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then disconnect the battery positive terminal.  

6. Remove the air cleaner assembly and the intake air duct.  

7. Remove the battery hold-down bracket, then remove the battery and battery tray.  

8. Remove the harness clamp from the battery base, then remove the battery base.  

9. Remove the transmission ground terminal (A). BE 

NOTE:

Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 218: Identifying 2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector And A/T Clutch 
Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A Connector 
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10. Disconnect the 2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector (B) and A/T clutch pressure 

control solenoid valve A connector (C), and remove the harness clamps (D) from the clamp brackets (E).  

11. Disconnect the output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor connector (A) and input shaft (mainshaft) speed 

sensor connector (B). 

Fig. 219: Identifying Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor Connector And Input Shaft 
(Mainshaft) Speed Sensor Connector 
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12. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector (C).  

13. Disconnect the 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch connector. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 220: Identifying 3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Connector 
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14. Disconnect the shift solenoid harness connector (A), A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B 

connector (B), and A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C connector (C), then remove the harness 
clamps (D) from the clamp brackets (E). 

Fig. 221: Identifying Shift Solenoid Harness Connector And A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 
Valve B Connector 
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15. Remove the ATF cooler hoses (A) from the ATF cooler lines (B). Turn the ends of the ATF cooler hoses 

up to prevent ATF from flowing out, then plug the ATF cooler hoses and lines. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 222: Identifying ATF Cooler Hoses And ATF Cooler Lines 
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16. Check for any signs of leakage at the hose joints.  

17. Remove the bolts (A) securing the water line and harness brackets (B). 

Fig. 223: Identifying Water Line And Harness Brackets With Bolts 
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18. Attach the engine hanger adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded hole (A) in the cylinder head. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element