Honda Element. Manual - part 546

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the ECM/PCM. If it doesn't, go to the DLC circuit 

troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

7. Remove the fuel fill cap to relieve the pressure in the fuel tank.  

8. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

9. From the INSPECTION MENU of the HDS, select Fuel Pump OFF, then start the engine, and let it idle 

until it stalls.  

10. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

12. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.  

13. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A). 

Fig. 21: Identifying Quick-Connect Fitting Cover 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

14. Check the fuel quick-connect fitting for dirt, and clean it if needed.  

15. Place a rag or shop towel over the quick-connect fitting (A). 

NOTE:

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Do not allow the engine to idle above 1,000 rpm or the ECM/PCM will 
continue to operate the fuel pump.  

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A DTC or a Temporary DTC may be set during this procedure. Check 
for DTCs, and clear them as needed (see IF THE MIL DID NOT STAY 
ON ).  

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

  

Fig. 22: Identifying Quick-Connect Fitting 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

16. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (A): Hold the connector (B) with one hand, and squeeze the retainer 

tabs (C) with the other hand to release them from the locking tabs (D). Pull the connector off. 

17. After disconnecting the quick-connect fitting, check it for dirt or damage (see step 4 ).  

18. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery, then do this: 

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Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system.  

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Set the clock.  

NOTE:

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Be careful not to damage the line (E) or other parts.  

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Do not use tools.  

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If the connector does not move, keep the retainer tabs pressed down, 
and alternately pull and push the connector until it comes off easily.  

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Do not remove the retainer from the line; once removed, the retainer 
must be replaced with a new one. 

Fig. 23: Pulling Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

  

WITHOUT THE HDS 

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system.  

2. Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then remove PGM-FI 

main relay 2 (FUEL PUMP) (A) from the under-dash fuse/relay box. 

Fig. 24: Identifying PGM-FI Main Relay 2 (FUEL PUMP) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls. 

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

5. Remove the fuel fill cap.  

6. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.  

7. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover (A). 

Fig. 25: Identifying Quick-Connect Fitting Cover 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:

If any DTCs are stored, clear and ignore them.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

  

8. Check the fuel quick-connect fitting for dirt, and clean it if needed.  

9. Place a rag or shop towel over the quick-connect fitting (A). 

Fig. 26: Identifying Fuel Quick-Connect Fitting For Dirt And Clean 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

10. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (A): Hold the connector (B) with one hand, and squeeze the retainer 

tabs (C) with the other hand to release them from the locking tabs (D). Pull the connector off. 

11. After disconnecting the quick-connect fitting, check it for dirt or damage (see step 4 ).  

NOTE:



Be careful not to damage the line (E) or other parts.  



Do not use tools.  



If the connector does not move, keep the retainer tabs pressed down, 
and alternately pull and push the connector until it comes off easily.  



Do not remove the retainer from the line; once removed, the retainer 
must be replaced with a new one. 

Fig. 27: Pulling Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element