Honda Element. Manual - part 735

Fig. 4: Identifying Shim Between Glass Frame And Glass Latch With Torque Specifications 
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4. Install the skylight.  

5. Check that the latch handle works smoothly.  

6. Lock the skylight securely, and recheck the glass position alignment, and check for water leaks.  

GLASS LATCH REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the skylight.  

2. To prevent damage to the skylight, place it on a work area with a protective covering.  

3. Remove the nuts and shim (A), then remove the glass latch (B). 

 

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Skylight - Element

  

Fig. 5: Identifying Glass Latch Nuts And Shim With Torque Specifications 
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4. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Apply multipurpose grease to the handle pivot portions and latch arm moving portion as indicated 
by the arrows.  

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Check the glass latch operation.  

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Check for water leaks. 

Fig. 6: Applying Multipurpose Grease To Handle Pivot Portions And Latch Arm Moving 
Portion 
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GLASS BRACKET REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the skylight.  

2. To prevent damage to the skylight, place it on a work area with a protective covering.  

3. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the screws and shim (A), then remove the glass bracket (B). 

 

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Skylight - Element

  

Fig. 7: Identifying Glass Bracket Screws And Shim With Torque Specification 
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4. Install the bracket in the reverse order of removal, and check for water leaks.  

GLASS LATCH BRACKET REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove these items: 



Skylight  

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Rear roof trim (see D-PILLAR TRIM/REAR ROOF TRIM )  

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Roof trim (see step 5 on HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

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Glass latch handle trim (see step 4 on HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

2. Pull down the headliner as necessary. Take care not to bend the headliner excessively, or you may crease 

or break it.  

3. Remove the screws (A, B), then remove the latch bracket (C). 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Skylight - Element

  

Fig. 8: Identifying Latch Bracket Screws With Torque Specification 
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4. Install the bracket in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the guide projection (D) is installed into 

the elongated hole (E) properly.  

FRAME AND DRAIN TUBE REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove these items: 

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Skylight  

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Headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )  

2. Disconnect the drain tubes (A). 

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Skylight - Element