Honda Element. Manual - part 371

 

  Index      Honda     Honda Element - service repair manual 2007-2008 year

 

Search            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Content   ..  369  370  371  372   ..

 

 

Honda Element. Manual - part 371

 

 

Engine Coolant Capacities (Including the reserve tank capacity of 0.6 L (0.16 US gal))  

At Coolant Change:  

M/T: 5.2 L (1.37 US gal)  

A/T: 5.1 L (1.35 US gal)  

After Engine Overhaul:  

M/T: 7.3 L (1.93 US gal)  

A/T: 7.2 L (1.90 US gal)  

Fig. 11: Filling Coolant 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

8. Install the radiator cap loosely.  

9. Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the radiator fan comes on at least twice).  

10. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator and add Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 

if needed.  

11. If the maintenance minder required engine coolant replacement, reset the maintenance minder (see 

RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION DISPLAY ), and this procedure is complete. 
If the maintenance minder did not require engine coolant replacement, go to step 12.  

12. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on HOW TO 

USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) ).  

13. Make sure the HDS comunicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain 

control module (PCM). If it doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT 
TROUBLESHOOTING
 ).  

Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50% 
antifreeze and 50% water. Do not add water.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Cooling System - Element

  

14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

15. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.  

16. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGE MENU with the HDS.  

17. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.  

18. Select MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 5 RESET with the HDS.  

19. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, and add Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, 

if needed.  

20. Put the radiator cap on tightly, then run the engine again, and check for leaks.  

21. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.  

22. Reset the multi-information display (see RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 

DISPLAY ).  

THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT 

1. Drain the engine coolant (see Coolant Replacement ).  

2. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), thermostat cover, and lower radiator hose. 

Fig. 12: Identifying Quick Connector, Thermostat Cover, And Lower Radiator Hose 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Pull out lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector loose, and remove it from the thermostat 

cover. Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.  

4. Remove the thermostat (A). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Cooling System - Element

  

Fig. 13: Identifying Thermostat With Torque Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

5. Install the thermostat with a new O-ring (B).  

6. Check the quick connector (A) and set ring (B) for cracks or damage. If the connector and/or set ring are 

cracked or damaged, replace the connector. 

Fig. 14: Identifying Quick Connector And Set Ring 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

7. Make sure the set ring is in place inside the quick connector. If the set ring is off the connector, replace 

the quick connector.  

8. Replace the O-ring (C) in the quick connector.  

9. Check the lock (D). If the lock is damaged or deformed, replace it. When installing the new lock to the 

connector, push it straight down along the groove.  

10. Clean the connecting surface of the thermostat cover (E), then apply clean engine coolant around the 

connecting surface.  

11. Push the lock (A) down, then push the quick connector (B) onto the thermostat cover until you hear it 

click. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Cooling System - Element

  

Fig. 15: Identifying Quick Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

12. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with the heater valve open 

(see step 10 on Coolant Replacement ).  

WATER PASSAGE REPLACEMENT 

1. Drain the engine coolant (see Coolant Replacement ).  

2. Clean any dirt off the quick connector (A), thermostat cover, and lower radiator hose. 

Fig. 16: Identifying Quick Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Pull out the lock (B) by hand, then wiggle the quick connector loose, and remove it from the thermostat 

cover. Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.  

4. Remove the alternator (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).  

5. Remove the splash shield (see step 26 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).  

6. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses (see step 50 on ENGINE 

REMOVAL ).  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Cooling System - Element

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Content   ..  369  370  371  372   ..