Honda Element. Manual - part 261

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4. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector. 

Fig. 342: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Connector 
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5. Remove the transmission range switch.  

6. Make sure the selector control shaft is in the N position. If necessary, move the shift lever from the P 

position to the N position. 

Fig. 343: Identifying Selector Control Shaft Positions 
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NOTE:

Do not use the selector control shaft to adjust the shift position. If the 
selector control shaft tips are squeezed together it will cause a faulty 
signal or position due to play between the selector control shaft and the 
switch.

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

7. Align the cutouts (A) on the rotary-frame with the neutral positioning cutouts (B) on the transmission 

range switch (C), then put a 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) feeler gauge blade (D) in the cutouts to hold the switch in 
the N position. 

Fig. 344: Aligning Cutouts On Rotary-Frame With Neutral Positioning Cutouts On Transmission 
Range Switch 
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8. Install the transmission range switch (A) gently on the selector control shaft (B) with holding it in the N 

position with the 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) blade (C). 

Fig. 345: Holding Transmission Range Switch With Blade 
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9. Tighten the bolts on the transmission range switch while you continue to hold the N position. Do not 

move the transmission range switch when tightening the bolts. Remove the feeler gauge. 

NOTE:

Be sure to use a 2.0 mm (0.08 in.) blade or equivalent to hold the switch in 
the N position.

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

Fig. 346: Tightening Transmission Range Switch Bolts With Torque Specification 
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10. Connect the connector securely, then install the transmission range switch cover (A). 

Fig. 347: Identifying Transmission Range Switch Cover With Bolts With Torque Specification 
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11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Move the shift lever through all positions, and check the transmission 

range switch synchronization with the A/T gear position indicator.  

12. Check that the engine will start in the P and N positions, and will not start in any other shift lever 

position.  

13. Check that the back-up lights come on when the shift lever is in the R position.  

14. Allow the all four wheels (4WD) or the front wheels (2WD) to rotate freely, then start the engine, and 

check the shift lever operation.  

D3 SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT

 

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2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element

  

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

2. Remove the shift lever console trim (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). 

Fig. 348: 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. 349: 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.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission - Element