Honda Element. Manual - part 373

EGR PASSAGE REPLACEMENT

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

2. Remove the three bolts (A) securing the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve bracket and 

remove the two bolts (B) securing the harness bracket. 

Fig. 25: Identifying EGR Passage Bolts With Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), heater hose (B), water bypass hose (C), and connecting pipe 

mounting bolt (D). 

Fig. 26: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose, Heater Hose, Bypass Hose And Connecting Pipe 
Mounting Bolt With Torque Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

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4. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) passage (A). 

Fig. 27: Identifying Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Passage With Torque Specification 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

5. Install the EGR passage with a new gasket (B).  

6. Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.  

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

(see step 10 on Coolant Replacement ).  

RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT 

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

2. Remove the front grille cover. 

 

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Fig. 28: Identifying Front Grille Cover
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3. Disconnect the fan motor connectors (A) and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector (B), 

then remove the harness clamps (C) and A/C compressor clutch connector (D). 

Fig. 29: Identifying Fan Motor Connectors And Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Remove the upper brackets and cushions (A), then remove the bulkhead (B). 

Fig. 30: Identifying Upper Brackets, Cushions And Bulkhead With Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

5. A/T model: Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (see ATF COOLER HOSE 

 

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REPLACEMENT ). 

Fig. 31: Identifying Radiator And Fan Components With Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

6. Remove the upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose from the radiator, then pull up the radiator.  

7. Remove the fan shroud assemblies and other parts from the radiator.  

8. Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the upper and lower cushions are set 

securely.  

9. Install the bulkhead in the reverse order of removal. Apply touch-up paint to the bulkhead mounting bolts. 

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

(see step 10 on Coolant Replacement ). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Cooling System - Element