Honda Element. Manual - part 366

Fig. 13: Identifying Front Lock And Rear Lock Cable 
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5. Install the locks in the reverse order of removal, and make sure they are connected securely.  

CENTER CONSOLE DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY 

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857 

SC MODEL 

1. Remove the these items: 

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Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

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Center console armrest (see CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) 

2. Gently pull out the driver's console trim (A) to detach the clips (B, C), then remove the trim by releasing 

the hooks (D). 

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

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Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when 
prying components.  

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Take care not to scratch the center console and related parts.  

 

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Fig. 14: Identifying Trim By Releasing Hooks 
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3. Remove the screws, then remove the driver's center console side trim (A) from the center console (B). 

Fig. 15: Identifying Center Console Trim And Screws 
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4. Remove the screws (A, B), and pull out the passenger's console trim (C) to detach the clips (D), then 

remove it. 

 

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Fig. 16: Identifying Passenger's Console Trim Clips And Screws 
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5. Remove the screws, then remove the center passenger's console side trim (A) from the center console (B). 

Fig. 17: Identifying Center Passenger's Console Trim Screws 
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6. Remove the center console (A). 

-1 Disconnect the console accessory power socket connector (B) and auxiliary jack connector (C), 
and detach the harness clips (D), then remove the console wire harness (E).  

-2 Remove the screw (F), and remove the harness bracket (G).  

-3 Pull out the maintenance lid (H) to detach the clip (I), and remove it.  

-4 Remove the screws (J), then pull out the center console (K) to detach the clips (L), and remove 

 

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it. 

Fig. 18: Identifying Center Console 
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7. Remove the screws, and remove the lower hinge bracket (A) and lower hinge (B) from the console box 

(C). 

Fig. 19: Identifying Console Box Lower Hinge Bracket And Screws

 

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