Honda Element. Manual - part 511

Fig. 34: Identifying Front Side Sill Panel Screws 
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5. Slide the front side sill panel (A) rearward to release it from the clips, then remove the panel. The clips 

will stay in the body. 

Fig. 35: Identifying Front Side Sill Panel Clips 
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6. Remove the clips by turning them 45° from the body.  

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

8. Install the clips on the side sill panels.  

9. Hold the front side sill panel (A) up, and fit all the clips (B) into the holes in the body, then push on the 

panel until the clips snap into place. 

 

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Fig. 36: Identifying Front Side Sill Panel Clips 
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10. Install the screws (C).  

11. Hold the rear side sill panel (A) up, and fit all the clips (B) into the holes in the body, then push on the 

panel until the clips snap into place. 

Fig. 37: Identifying Rear Side Sill Panel, Clips And Screws 
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12. Install the screw (C).  

FRONT FENDER CLADDING REPLACEMENT 

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands. 

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Take care not to scratch the body.  

 

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1. From the wheel arch, remove the screws (A, B) and clips (C). 

Fig. 38: Identifying Wheel Arch, Screws And Clips 
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2. Open the door. From outside the door, remove the upper and middle clips, and from inside the door, 

remove the lower clip securing the front fender cladding and front fender. 

Fig. 39: Identifying Front Fender Cladding And Front Fender Clips 
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3. Pull out along the upper edge on the front fender cladding (A) to release clips, then remove the cladding 

from the body. LX, EX, models: Disconnect the front turn signal light connector (B). 

 

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Fig. 40: Identifying Front Fender Cladding And Front Turn Signal Light Connector 
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4. Install the cladding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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When removing the remaining clips from the body, turn the clip 90°, and pull it out.  

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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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Make sure the front turn signal light connector is plugged in properly.  

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Push the clip portions into place securely.  

REAR QUARTER PANEL CLADDING REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the fuel fill door (see FUEL FILL DOOR REPLACEMENT ).  

2. From the rear wheel arch, remove the screws (A) and clips (B). 

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands. 



Take care not to scratch the body.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Exterior Trim - Element