Honda Element. Manual - part 256

 

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Honda Element. Manual - part 256

 

 

Fig. 304: Identifying Shift Lever Ring 
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9. Insert the D3 switch harness (C) into the shift lever ring, and route the harness through the groove (D) of 

the shift lever into the hole (E). Do not pinch the harness.  

10. Wind the D3 switch harness (A) one turn around the clamp (B) on the bottom of the shift lever. 

Fig. 305: Inserting D3 Switch Harness Into Shift Lever Ring 
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11. Install the harness clamp (C) at the reference tape (D) on the harness, then install the clamp in the hole (E)

of the shift lever bracket (F).  

12. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel (A) on the shift lever bracket. Apply silicone grease to the 

shift lever button (B), spring (C), and push rod (D) of the shift lever (E), and install the spring, shift lever 
button, and shift lever knob (F). Apply non-hardening thread lock sealant to screws (G), and secure the 
shift lever knob to the shift lever. 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 306: Identifying D3 Switch And D3 Switch Cover With Torque Specification 
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13. Install the D3 switch (H) and the D3 switch cover (I).  

14. Install the A/T gear position indicator panel light socket. 

Fig. 307: Identifying A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel Light Socket 
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15. Install the BLU/RED harness terminal (A) of the shift lock solenoid in the No. 3 cavity, and BLK harness 

terminal (B) in the No. 4 cavity. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 308: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid Connector Terminal 
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16. Install the D3 switch harness terminals (C) in the No. 1 and No. 2 cavities. Either D3 switch harness 

terminal can be installed in the No. 1 and No. 2 cavities.  

17. Make sure that all four terminals lock securely, then install the back cover (D) securely in place.  

18. Install the shift lever assembly (see SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION ).  

SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT 

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, or block the rear wheels, raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is 

securely supported.  

2. Remove the center lower cover (see CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

3. Shift the shift lever into the R position.  

4. Remove the shift cable insulator (A) from the shift cable (B). 

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 309: Identifying Shift Cable Insulator And Shift Cable
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5. Slide the lock tab (A) down on the shift cable end holder (B). 

Fig. 310: Sliding Lock Tab 
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6. Grasp the shift cable lock (C) in the middle with angle-jaw needle-nose pliers (D), and remove it from the 

shift cable end and shift cable end holder. Do not pry the shift cable lock with a screwdriver, it may 
damage the shift cable end holder.  

7. Separate the shift cable end (A) from the shift cable end holder (B). 

Fig. 311: Identifying Shift Cable And Shift Cable Holder 
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8. Rotate the socket holder (A) on the shift cable (B) a quarter turn; the tab (C) on the socket holder will be 

in the opening (D) of the shift cable bracket (E). Then slide the holder to remove the shift cable from the 
shift cable bracket. Do not remove the shift cable by twisting shift cable guide (F) and damper (G). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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