Honda Element. Manual - part 727

Fig. 13: Identifying Velcro Fasteners And Seat-Back Cover 
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6. Pull the seat-back cover, and release the hook (C).  

7. Release the hook(s) (A) from the seat frame. 

Fig. 14: Identifying Seat Frame Hooks 
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8. Pinch the tabs on the ends of the head restraint guides (A), and remove them from the seat-back. 

'07 model  

 

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Fig. 15: Identifying Head Restraint Guides (For '07 Model) 
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'08 model  

Fig. 16: Identifying Head Restraint Guides (For '08 Model) 
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9. Using the appropriate trim tool, pry out on the front belt trim cap (A) to release the hooks (B), then 

remove the screws securing the shoulder front seat trim (C). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - Element

  

Fig. 17: Identifying Front Belt Trim, Hooks And Screws 
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10. Release the front hook (A) and rear hook (B) of the reinforcing cloth (C) from the seat-back frame (D). 

Fig. 18: Removing Front Hook And Rear Hook Of Reinforcing Cloth From Seat-Back Frame 
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11. Passenger's seat: Remove the ODS unit cover (A), and disconnect the OPDS sensor connectors (B) from 

the ODS unit (C), and pull them in through the hole (D) in the seat frame. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

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Fig. 19: Identifying ODS Unit Cover And OPDS Sensor Connectors 
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12. Passenger's seat: Release the wire ties (A) fastening the OPDS sensor harnesses (B) to the seat-back 

frame spring (C). 

Fig. 20: Identifying PDS Sensor Harnesses And Seat-Back Frame Spring 
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13. Turn over the seat-back cover (A), then remove the screws securing the shoulder front seat cover (B). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - Element