Honda Element. Manual - part 550

Fig. 44: Identifying Connection To Existing Retainer 
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5. When you are reconnecting the connector with the old retainer, make sure the connection is secure and 

the tabs (A) are firmly locked into place; check visually and also by pulling the connector (B). When you 
are replacing the fuel line with a new one, make sure you remove the ring pull (C) upwards after you 
confirm the connection is secure. 

Reconnection to existing retainer  

Fig. 45: Identifying Reconnection To Existing Retainer 
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Connection to new fuel line  

NOTE:

Before you remove the ring pull, make sure the fuel line connection is 
secure. If the connection is not secure, the ring pull could break when you 
try to remove it.

 

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Fig. 46: Identifying Connection To New Fuel Line 
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6. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery, and turn the ignition switch ON (II) (but do not operate the 

starter motor). The fuel pump will run for about 2 seconds, and fuel pressure will rise. Repeat two or three 
times, and check that there is no leakage in the fuel supply system.  

FUEL TANK UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

Special Tools Required  

Fuel sender wrench 07AAA-S0XA100 

REMOVAL 

1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).  

2. Remove the fuel fill cap.  

3. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

4. Fold back the floor mat until the access panel is accessible. Remove the access panel (A) from the floor. 

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

  

Fig. 47: Identifying Access Panel And Floor 
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5. Disconnect the fuel tank unit 5P connector (B).  

6. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (C) from the fuel tank unit.  

7. Using the special tool, loosen the lock-nut (A). 

Fig. 48: Identifying Special Tool And Lock-nut 
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8. Remove the lock-nut (A) and the fuel tank unit (B). 

 

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

  

Fig. 49: Identifying Lock-nut And Fuel Tank Unit 
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INSTALLATION 

1. Temporarily attach a new base gasket (A) to the fuel tank unit (B), then insert the fuel tank unit into the 

fuel tank. 

2. Set the base gasket (A) from the fuel tank unit to the fuel tank. 

NOTE:

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Be careful not to damage the new base gasket.  

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Be careful not to bend the fuel gauge sending unit. 

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Do not coat the base gasket with oil. 

Fig. 50: Installing Base Gasket To Fuel Tank Unit 
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2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element