Honda Element. Manual - part 594

Fig. 8: Identifying Upper Brackets And Cushions Bulkhead 
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11. Remove the coolant reservoir (A), then remove the A/C condenser fan shroud (B). 

Fig. 9: Identifying Coolant Reservoir And A/C Condenser Fan Shroud 
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12. Raise the vehicle on the lift.  

13. Remove the connectors (A), then remove the intake manifold bracket (B). 

 

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2007-08 ENGINE Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element

  

Fig. 10: Identifying Connectors And Intake Manifold Bracket 
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14. Lower the vehicle on the lift.  

15. Remove the intake manifold. 

Fig. 11: Identifying Intake Manifold 
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INSTALLATION 

1. Install the intake manifold (A) with a new gasket (B), and torque the bolts/nuts in a crisscross pattern in 

three steps, beginning with the inner bolt. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element

  

Fig. 12: Identifying Intake Manifold With Torque Specification
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2. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.  

3. Install the intake manifold bracket (A), then install the connectors (B). 

Fig. 13: Identifying Intake Manifold Bracket And Connectors With Torque Specification 
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4. Lower the vehicle on the lift.  

5. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud (A), then install the coolant reservoir (B). 

Fig. 14: Identifying A/C Condenser Fan Shroud And Coolant Reservoir 
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6. Install the bulkhead (A), then install the upper bracket and cushions (B). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element

  

Fig. 15: Identifying Bulkhead, Upper Bracket And Cushions With Torque Specifications 
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7. Install the A/C compressor clutch connector (A) and harness clamps (B), then connect the engine coolant 

temperature (ECT) sensor 2 connector (C) and fan motor connectors (D). 

Fig. 16: Identifying A/C Compressor Clutch Connector, Harness Clamps, And Engine Coolant 
Temperature (ECT) Sensor Connector 
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8. Install the front grille cover. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ENGINE Intake Manifold and Exhaust System - Element