Honda Element. Manual - part 468

Fig. 45: Identifying Upper Radiator Hose And Heater Hoses 

29. 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. 46: Identifying Quick Connector And Set Ring 

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

the quick connector.  

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

32. Check the lock (D) for damage or deformation. If the lock is damaged or deformed, replace it. When 

installing the new lock to the connector, push it straight down along the groove.  

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

connecting surface.  

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

click. 

 

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Fig. 47: Pushing Lock And Quick Connector 

35. A/T model: Install the harness clamps (A), then install the engine wire harness bracket mount bolts (B). 

Fig. 48: Identifying Harness Clamps And Engine Wire Harness Bracket Mount Bolts 

36. A/T model: Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler hoses (A) and ATF filter mounting bolt 

(B). 

 

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Fig. 49: Identifying ATF Filter Mounting Bolt And Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Cooler 
Hoses 

37. Install the power steering (P/S) pump. 

Fig. 50: Identifying Power Steering (P/S) Pump Bolt (With Torque Specifications) 

38. Install the P/S hose to the bracket on the cylinder head cover.  

39. Install the receiver line to the clamps (A). 

 

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Fig. 51: Identifying Receiver Line To Clamps 

40. Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).  

41. M/T model: Install the shift cables (see step 26 in TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).  

42. M/T model: Install the clutch slave cylinder and clutch line bracket mounting bolt (see step 25 in 

TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).  

43. Push the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) connector through the 

bulkhead, then install the grommet (A). 

Fig. 52: Identifying Engine Control Module (ECM)/Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector 

44. Install the harness clamps (B) and accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor connector (C).  

45. Connect the ECM/PCM connectors (A) and ECM/PCM wire harness connector (B), then install the bolt 

(C). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Element