Honda Element. Manual - part 732

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

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

1. Remove the head restraint.  

2. Fold the seat-back forward.  

3. Release the hooks (A), and with seat-back loops, unzip the seat-back cover (B) and release the hooks (C). 

It is not necessary to remove a seat-back bungee cord from the loops if the cover will be reinstalled. 

With seat-back loops  

Fig. 48: Identifying Seat-Back Cover Hooks With Seat-Back Loops 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Without seat-back loops  

NOTE:



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



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



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - Element

  

Fig. 49: Identifying Seat-Back Cover Hooks Without Seat-Back Loops 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Pull back the seat-back cover (A), and release the inside springs (B). 

Fig. 50: Identifying Inside Springs 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

5. Pull out the head restraint guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them. 

'07 model  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - Element

  

Fig. 51: Identifying Head Restraint Guides (For '07 Model) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

'08 model  

Fig. 52: Identifying Head Restraint Guides (For '08 Model) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

6. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover (A) all the way around, then release all of the clips (B). 

Fig. 53: Pulling Back Edge Of Seat-Back Cover

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - Element

  

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

7. Remove the seat-back cover.  

8. Install the seat-back cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 



To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly 
over the pad before securing the hook, inside spring, and clips.  



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

Fig. 54: Identifying Upholstery Ring Pliers And Clips 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT 

Special Tools Required  

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * 

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

1. Remove the rear seat.  

2. Remove these items from the rear seat: 



See REAR SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT  



See REAR SEAT SUPPORT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  



See REAR SEAT HINGE LOCK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  



(Latch Child Seat Anchor) cover, both sides  

3. From under the seat cushion, release the hooks (A) and Velcro fastener (B), and pull back the seat 

NOTE:



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



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



Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Seats - Element