Honda Element. Manual - part 506

Fig. 2: Identifying Hooks, Front Bumper Upper Face And Front Grille 
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4. If necessary, separate the front emblem (A) from the emblem base (B) by removing the push nuts (C), and 

release the hook (D), then remove the front emblem base from the front grille (E). 

Fig. 3: Identifying Emblem Base, Nuts, Hook And Front Emblem Base 
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5. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Push the hooks into place securely.  

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Replace the push nuts with new ones.  

LX, EX MODELS 

 

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

2. Remove the screws (A). 

Fig. 4: Identifying Clips, Hooks And Front Grille 
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3. Detach the clips (B), and release the hooks (C), then remove the front grille (D) from the front bumper by 

pulling it out.  

4. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Make sure the rear hooks of the grille engage the bumper securely.  

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Push the clips and hooks into place securely.  

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

FRONT GRILLE MOLDINGS REPLACEMENT 

LX, EX models 

1. Remove the front grille.  

2. Separate the front emblem (A) from the front grille molding (B) by removing the push nuts (C). 

NOTE:

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Take care not to scratch the front bumper. 

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Put on the gloves to protect your hands.  

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

 

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Fig. 5: Identifying Front Emblem, Front Grille Molding And Push Nuts 
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3. Remove the screws, and remove the front grille molding from the front grille base (D).  

4. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal. Replace the push nuts with new ones.  

COWL COVER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the windshield wiper arms (see WIPER ARM/NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT ).  

2. Remove the passenger's cowl cover (A) and the driver's cowl cover (B). Take care not to scratch the 

body. 

-1 Using a clip remover, detach the clips (C), then remove the hood rear seal (D).  

-2 Using a clip remover, remove the clips (E) from the cowl covers.  

-3 Release the windshield washer tube (F).  

-4 Detach the clips (G, H) and release the hooks (I, J) by carefully pulling the passenger's cowl 
cover upward.  

-5 Pull the cover forward to release the hooks (K), and pull the hinge cover (L) out from the front 
fender (M), then remove the passenger's cowl cover.  

-6 Detach the clips (G, H, N), and release the hook (O) by carefully pulling the driver's cowl cover 
upward.  

-7 Pull the cover forward to release the hooks (P), and pull the hinge cover (Q) out from the front 
fender (R), then remove the driver's cowl cover. 

 

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Fig. 6: Identifying Cowl Cover Clips 
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3. Install the cowl covers 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 clips and hooks into place securely.  

A-PILLAR CORNER TRIM REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857 

1. Open the door.  

2. Apply protective tape around the body to prevent damage. Carefully insert the appropriate tool from the 

NOTE:

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when 
prying components.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Exterior Trim - Element