Honda Element. Manual - part 603

1. Fold the rear seat forward.  

2. Remove the rear seat belt lower anchor bolt (see step 2 on REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ).  

3. Remove the rear seat belt upper anchor bolt (see step 6 on REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT ).  

4. Remove these items: 

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Door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )  

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Rear seat  

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Door inner seal, as needed (see step 3 on Front Door Sill Area )  

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Hatch weatherstrip, as needed (see HATCH WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT )  

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Cargo area floor (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA )  

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Rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA )  

5. Remove the C-pillar trim (A). 

1. Detach the clips (B, C) by pulling the trim back.  

2. Lower the trim to release the upper hooks (D) from the C-Pillar (E) 

Fig. 18: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Clips 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.  



Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when 
prying components.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Element

  

6. Detach the clips by pulling the trim back, then remove the upper quarter window trim (A). 

Fig. 19: Identifying Upper Quarter Window Trim Clips 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

7. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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

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If the side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the C-pillar trim and all clips on the trim with new 
ones (see SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).  

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To prevent the side curtain airbags from deploying improperly and possibly causing injury, inspect 
the trim and replace it if it has any of these types of damage: 

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Any cracks or deformations in the upper quarter window trim (B), the C-pillar trim (C) and 
the upper hooks (D), and any stress-whitened areas in the upper part of the trim  

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Any cracks or stress-whitened areas in the clips seating surfaces (E)  

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Replace any damaged parts with new ones.  

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Make sure the hooks on the C-pillar trim are installed in the side curtain airbag bracket properly.  

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Make sure the trim hook is installed into the side curtain airbag the quarter pillar bracket securely.  

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Push the clips and hooks into place securely.  

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Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt. 

Upper quarter window trim  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Element

  

Fig. 20: Identifying Upper Quarter Window Trim 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

C-pillar trim  

Fig. 21: Identifying C-Pillar Trim 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857 

D-PILLAR TRIM/REAR ROOF TRIM 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Element

  

1. Remove these items: 



Door sill trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )  



Rear seat  



Door inner seal, as needed (see step 3 on Front Door Sill Area )  



Hatch weatherstrip, as needed (see HATCH WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT )  



Cargo area floor (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA )  



Rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA )  

2. Remove the rear roof trim (A). 

1. Detach the clips and release the hooks (B).  

2. Disconnect the ceiling light connector (C). 

Fig. 22: Identifying Ceiling Light Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Remove the D-pillar trim panel (A). 

1. Pry off the lid (B), then remove the screw (C).  

2. Detach the clips (D). 

NOTE:



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  



Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.  



Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when 
prying components.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Interior Trim - Element