Honda Element. Manual - part 388

 

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Honda Element. Manual - part 388

 

 

Fig. 74: Identifying Connecting Pipe Support Bracket Bolt 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

8. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B). 

Fig. 75: Identifying Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
 

9. Remove the intake manifold (see REMOVAL ).  

10. Remove the exhaust manifold (see EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).  

11. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A) and ground cable (B). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

Fig. 76: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose And Ground Cable 
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12. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), heater hoses (B), and water bypass hose (C). 

Fig. 77: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose, Heater Hoses, And Water Bypass Hose 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

13. Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps from the cylinder head. 

Four injector connectors  

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 connector  

Camshaft position (CMP) sensor A connector (Intake side)  

Camshaft position (CMP) sensor B connector (Exhaust side)  

Rocker arm oil control solenoid (VTEC solenoid valve) connector  

Rocker arm oil pressure switch (VTEC oil pressure switch) connector  

14. Remove the three bolts (A) securing the EVAP canister purge valve bracket and remove the two bolts (B) 

securing the harness bracket. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

Fig. 78: Identifying EVAP Canister Purge Valve Bracket And Bolts 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

15. Remove the cam chain (see CAM CHAIN REMOVAL ).  

16. Remove the rocker arm assembly (see ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL ).  

17. Remove the cylinder head bolts. To prevent warpage, loosen the bolts in sequence 1/3 turn at a time, 

repeat the sequence until all bolts are loosened. 

Fig. 79: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts 
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18. Remove the cylinder head.  

CMP PULSE PLATE A REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL ).  

2. Hold the intake camshaft with an open-end wrench, then loosen the bolt. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

Fig. 80: Holding Intake Camshaft With Open-End Wrench 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) pulse plate A. 

Fig. 81: Identifying Camshaft Position (CMP) Pulse Plate With Torque Specification 
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4. Install the CMP pulse plate A in the reverse order of removal.  

CMP PULSE PLATE B REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the cylinder head cover (see CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL ).  

2. Hold the exhaust camshaft with an open-end wrench, then loosen the bolt. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE Cylinder Head - Element

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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