Honda Element. Manual - part 464

Fig. 13: Identifying Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Cooler Hoses And ATF Filter Mounting 
Bolt 

38. Remove the upper radiator hose (A) and heater hoses (B). 

Fig. 14: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Heater Hoses 

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

 

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Fig. 15: Identifying Quick Connector, Thermostat Cover, And Lower Radiator Hose 

40. 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.  

41. Remove the purge joint pipe (A), then attach the engine hanger/adapter (VSB02C000015) to the threaded 

hole in the cylinder head. 

Fig. 16: Attaching Engine Hanger/Adapter 

42. Install the front leg assembly (A), hook (B), and wing nut (C) onto the engine support hanger (AAR-T-

12566). Carefully position the engine support hanger on the vehicle, and attach the hook to the slotted 
hole in the engine hanger/adapter. Torque the wing nut by hand to lift and support the 
engine/transmission. 

 

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Fig. 17: Identifying Front Leg Assembly, Hook, And Wing Nut Onto Engine Support Hanger 

43. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.  

44. Remove the rear mount mounting bolts. 

Fig. 18: Identifying Rear Mount Mounting Bolts 

45. Remove the front mount mounting bolt. 

 

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Fig. 19: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt 

46. Make the appropriate reference lines at positions (A) and (B) that line up with the center of each subframe 

mounting bolt (C). 

Fig. 20: Identifying Subframe Mounting Bolt 

47. Attach the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to the subframe by hanging the belt (A) over the front of 

the subfame (B), then secure the belt with its stop (C). 

 

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2007-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Element