Honda Element. Manual - part 343

Fig. 15: Identifying Power Steering (P/S) Pump Bolts

3. Remove the pulley bolt (A), and remove the tensioner pulley (B).

Fig. 16: Identifying Pulley Bolt (With Torque Specifications)

4. Remove the auto-tensioner.

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Fig. 17: Identifying Auto-Tensioner Bolts (With Torque Specifications)

5. Install the auto-tensioner in the reverse order of removal.

ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

3. Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).

4. Remove the auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REPLACEMENT ).

5. Disconnect the alternator connector (A), BLK wire (B), and harness clamp (C) from the alternator.

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Fig. 18: Identifying Alternator Connector, BLK Wire And Harness Clamp

6. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

INFORMATION 52).

7. Remove the three bolts securing the alternator.

Fig. 19: Identifying Alternator Bolts

INSTALLATION

1. Install the alternator.

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Fig. 20: Identifying Alternator Bolts

2. Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

INFORMATION 52).

3. Connect the alternator connector (A), BLK wire (B), and harness clamp (C) to the alternator. Make sure

the crimped side of the ring terminal faces away from the alternator when you connect it.

Fig. 21: Identifying Alternator Connector, BLK Wire And Harness Clamp

4. Install the auto-tensioner (see DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REPLACEMENT ).

5. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).

6. Connect the negative cable to the battery.

7. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system.

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