Honda Element. Manual - part 579

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3. Remove the filter (A) from the housing (B), and replace the filter. 

Fig. 70: Identifying Filter And Housing 
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4. Install the filters in the reverse order of removal.  

BLOWER UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), 

the passenger's kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ), and the 
glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Cut the plastic cross brace in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area shown. Remove and 

discard the plastic cross brace. 

Fig. 71: Identifying Plastic Cross Brace Cut Area 
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3. Remove the relays (A) and the wire harness clip (B), then remove the bolts and the glove box frame (C). 

 

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Fig. 72: Identifying Relays, Wire Harness Clip And Glove Box Frame 
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4. Remove the ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).  

5. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the blower motor, the power transistor, and the recirculation control 

motor, then remove the wire harness clips (B). 

Fig. 73: Identifying Blower Motor, Power Transistor And Recirculation Control Motor Connectors
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6. Fold the floor covering and pad back toward you. Remove the mounting bolts, the mounting nut, and the 

blower unit. 

 

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Fig. 74: Identifying Blower Unit With Torque Specifications 
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7. Install the unit in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leakage.  

BLOWER UNIT COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 

Note these items when overhauling the blower unit; 

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The recirculation control motor (A), the power transistor (B), the blower motor (C), and the dust and 
pollen filters (D) can be replaced without removing the blower unit.  

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Before reassembly, make sure that the recirculation control linkage and doors move smoothly.  

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After reassembly, make sure the recirculation control motor runs smoothly (see MODE CONTROL 
MOTOR REPLACEMENT ). 

 

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Fig. 75: Identifying Blower Unit Components 
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HEATER UNIT/CORE REPLACEMENT 

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT 
LOCATION INDEX ) and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before 
doing repairs or service. 

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system, then write down the audio presets.  

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.  

3. With air conditioning; disconnect the A/C lines from the evaporator core (see EVAPORATOR CORE 

REPLACEMENT ).  

4. From under the hood, open the cable clamp (A), then disconnect the heater valve cable (B) from the 

heater valve arm (C). Turn the heater valve arm to the fully opened position as shown. 

 

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