Honda Element. Manual - part 505

5. If necessary, disconnect the 5P connector (C), and remove the taillight harness grommet (D) from the 

body.  

6. Install the taillight in the reverse order of removal, and run water over it to make sure it does not leak.  

HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REPLACEMENT 

1. Push in the clips, and remove the cover (A) from the housing (B). 

Fig. 31: Identifying Housing Cover Clips 
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2. Disconnect the 2P connector (C).  

3. Remove the mounting nuts and the housing.  

4. Install the high mount brake light in the reverse order of removal.  

LICENSE PLATE LIGHT REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the license plate light (A) from the tailgate lower cladding. 

 

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Fig. 32: Identifying License Plate Light 
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2. Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the light.  

3. Take the lens (C) off, then remove the bulb (D).  

4. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.  

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH TEST 

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the brake pedal position switch (B). 

Fig. 33: Identifying 4P Connector Of Brake Pedal Position Switch 
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3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. 

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There should be continuity when the brake pedal is pressed.  

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There should be no continuity when the brake pedal is released.  

4. Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals. 

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There should be no continuity when the brake pedal is pressed.  

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There should be continuity when the brake pedal is released.  

5. If necessary, adjust the pedal height (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION 

SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ), or replace the switch. 

 

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FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the clips, and release the hooks (A), then remove the front grille cover (B). Take care not to 

scratch the front bumper. 

Fig. 1: Identifying Clips, Hooks And Front Grille Cover 
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2. Install the grille cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.  

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Push the hook portions and clips into place securely.  

FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT 

SC MODEL 

1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the screws.  

3. Release the hooks (A) from the front bumper upper face (B), then remove the front grille (C). 

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

 

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