Honda Element. Manual - part 347

Fig. 6: Identifying Clutch Pedal Switch Locknut With Torque Specifications 
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3. Loosen the clutch pushrod locknut (D), and turn the pushrod (E) in or out to get the specified height (F), 

stroke (G), free play (H), and disengagement height (I) at the clutch pedal. 

Clutch Pedal Stroke: 125-135 mm (4.92-5.31 in.)  

Clutch Pedal Free Play: 6-17 mm (0.24-0.67 in.)  

Clutch Pedal Height: 200 mm (7.87 in.)  

Clutch Pedal Disengagement Height: 112 mm (4.41 in.)  

4. Tighten the clutch pushrod locknut.  

5. With the clutch pedal released, turn in the clutch pedal position switch until it contacts the clutch pedal.  

6. Turn in the clutch pedal position switch an additional 3/4 to 1 turn.  

7. Tighten the clutch pedal position switch locknut.  

8. Loosen the clutch interlock switch locknut (J).  

9. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.  

10. Release the clutch pedal 10-16 mm (0.39-0.63 in.) from the fully pressed position, and hold it there. 

Adjust the position of the clutch interlock switch (K) so the engine will start with the clutch pedal in this 
position.  

11. Tighten the clutch interlock switch locknut.  

12. Check the clutch operation.  

CLUTCH PEDAL REPLACEMENT

 

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1. Disconnect the clutch pedal position switch connector (A) and clutch interlock switch connector (B). 

Fig. 7: Identifying Clutch Pedal Position Switch Connector And Clutch Interlock Switch Connector
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2. Pry out the lock pin (C), and pull the clevis pin (D) out of the yoke.  

3. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (E) and clutch pedal mounting bolt (F).  

4. Remove the clutch pedal (G).  

5. Install the clutch pedal (A). 

Fig. 8: Identifying Lock Pin And Clutch Pedal Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications 
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6. Install the clutch pedal mounting bolt (B) and master cylinder mounting nuts (C).  

7. Apply grease to the clevis pin (D), and slide it into the yoke, then install a new lock pin (E).  

8. Adjust the clutch pedal, clutch pedal position switch, and clutch interlock switch (see CLUTCH 

 

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PEDAL, CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH, AND CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH 
ADJUSTMENT ).  

9. Connect the clutch pedal position switch connector (F) and clutch interlock switch connector (G).  

10. Check the clutch operation.  

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the brake fluid from the clutch master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.  

2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio unit.  

3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then disconnect the positive cable.  

4. Remove the battery.  

5. Remove the air cleaner assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

6. Remove the battery base (see step 10 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).  

7. Pry out the lock pin (A), and pull the clevis pin (B) out of the yoke. Remove the master cylinder 

mounting nuts (C). 

Fig. 9: Identifying Lock Pin And Clevis Pin 
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8. Remove the reservoir mounting bolt (A). 

NOTE:

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Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.  

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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake 
fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.  

 

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Fig. 10: Identifying Reservoir Mounting Bolt 
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9. Remove the clutch line bracket (B).  

10. Remove the clutch master cylinder (C).  

11. Disconnect the reservoir hose (A), then remove the retaining clip (B) and clutch line (C) from the clutch 

master cylinder (D). Plug or wrap the end of the reservoir hose and clutch line with a shop towel to 
prevent brake fluid from coming out. 

Fig. 11: Identifying Reservoir Hose, Retaining Clip And Clutch Line 
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12. Remove the O-ring (E) and clutch master cylinder seal (F) from the clutch master cylinder.  

13. Install the new O-ring (A) and clutch master cylinder seal (B) to the clutch master cylinder (C). 

 

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2007-08 TRANSMISSION Clutch - Element