Honda Element. Manual - part 730

Fig. 35: Identifying Seat Frame Seat Cushion Cover/Pad 
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14. Pull back the edge of the seat cushion cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove the 

seat cushion cover. 

Fig. 36: Identifying Seat Cushion Cover Clips 
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15. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat cushion cover, make sure the material is stretched 
evenly over the pad before securing the clips and hooks.  

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Replace any clips you removed with new ones (A). Install them with commercially available 
upholstery ring pliers (B). 

 

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Fig. 37: Identifying Clips And Upholstery Ring Pliers 
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FRONT SEAT ARMREST REPLACEMENT 

FOR SOME MODELS 

1. Unzip the armrest cover (A), and pull back the armrest cover. 

Fig. 38: Identifying Armrest Cover With Torque Specification 
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2. Remove the nut, the wave washer (B), and the washer (C), then remove the armrest (D). If necessary, 

remove the bushings (E) from the armrest.  

3. Remove the bolts, then remove the armrest bracket (A). 

NOTE:

Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers.

 

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Fig. 39: Identifying Armrest Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification 
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4. Install the armrest in the reverse order of removal.  

REAR SEAT DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY 

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

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

1. Fold the seat-back rearward.  

2. Pull the pivot bracket cover (A) away from the pivot bracket (B), and release the hook (C). 

NOTE:

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

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Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat covers.  

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

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Fig. 40: Removing Pivot Bracket Cover Away From Pivot Bracket 
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3. Fold the seat-back forward.  

4. Remove the head restraint.  

5. Remove the pivot bracket cover (A), and remove the E clip (B) from the center pivot (C). 

Fig. 41: Identifying Pivot Bracket Cover And Center Pivot E Clip 
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6. Release the hook strip, and with seat-back loops, unzip the seat-back cover (see step 3 on Rear Seat-

back Cover Replacement ), then pull back the cover.  

7. Pull back the seat-back pad (A), and remove the bolts. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - Element