Honda Element. Manual - part 772

3. Tighten each bolt securely.  

4. Check that the tailgate opens properly and locks securely.  

5. Check that the tailgate weatherstrip contacts the hatch weatherstrip properly on each side.  

6. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.  

7. Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portion of the tailgate hinges (A) as indicated by the arrows. 

Fig. 2: Applying Multipurpose Grease To Pivot Portion Of Tailgate Hinges 

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE REPLACEMENT 

1. Close the tailgate half-way, and hold it.  

2. Remove the bolts from the body and tailgate, then remove the tailgate support cable (A). 

Fig. 3: Identifying Tailgate Support Cable Replacement 

3. Install the support cable in the reverse order of removal. 

 

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TAILGATE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT

1. Open the tailgate half-way, and hold it.  

2. On both sides of the tailgate weatherstrip (A), detach the clips with a clip remover, and release the 

double-sided adhesive tape (B). 

Fig. 4: Identifying Tailgate Weatherstrip Replacement 

3. Remove the tailgate weatherstrip by pulling out on it.  

4. Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the weatherstrip and tailgate, and clean the 

weatherstrip and tailgate surface with alcohol. Attach the new double-sided adhesive tape (3M 4213, or 
equivalent) to the weatherstrip.  

5. Align the weatherstrip with both edges of the tailgate, and install the weatherstrip along the edge of the 

tailgate. Make sure there are no wrinkles in the weatherstrip.  

6. Install the clips in both sides.  

7. Check for water leaks.  

 

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2007-2008 SUSPENSION

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) - Element 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Component Location - ('08 USA Models) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION 

SYSTEM INDICATOR LOCATIONS 

The system has two indicators. 



The low tire pressure indicator (A)  



The TPMS indicator (B) 

 

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2007-2008 SUSPENSION TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) - Element

  

Fig. 2: Identifying Low Tire Pressure Indicator And TPMS Indicator 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

HOW TPMS WORKS 

The TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) has a low tire pressure indicator and a TPMS indicator. When the 
TPMS control unit detects low pressure in a tire, or a problem in the system, it turns on the appropriate 
indicator. 



If low tire pressure is detected in one or more tires, the low tire pressure indicator comes on.  



If a problem in the system is detected, the TPMS indicator comes on.  



If low tire pressure and a problem in the system are detected, only the TPMS indicator comes on.  

If the system is OK, the TPMS indicator and the low tire pressure indicator should come on when you turn the 
ignition switch ON (II), and then go off 2 seconds later. If they don't, there is a problem with the system. 

If the system detects low pressure in any of the four tires, the low tire pressure indicator comes on, and the 
control unit will set one or more of these codes: DTC 11,13,15,17. When the tire pressure returns to normal, the 
control unit turns off the indicators and stores the DTC(s). However, if the control unit detects a problem in the 
system during an indication of low tire pressure, it turns off the low tire pressure indicator, stores the DTC(s), 
and turns on the TPMS indicator(s). 

If a problem is detected in the system, the TPMS indicator comes on and stays on until the system returns to 

NOTE:

Tire pressures increases slightly as the temperature in the tires rises during 
driving at highway speeds. Pressures also increases or decreases slightly with 
changes in outside air temperature. A temperature change of about 18°F (10°C) 
changes tire pressure by about 10 kPa (0.1 kgf/cm

2

 , 1.5 psi). If the temperature 

drops, tire pressure could decrease just enough to turn on the low tire pressure 
indicator, but later, the tire temperature could increase enough to turn the 
indicator off. To resolve a complaint of such intermittent indications, confirm 
and clear the stored DTC(s) and check the tire pressures. Then explain to the 
customer how temperature changes can affect the system, especially when tire 
pressures are near the low end of the TPMS normal range- 168 to 220 kPa (1.7 to 
2.2 kgf/cm

2

 ,24 to 32 psi).

 

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2007-2008 SUSPENSION TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) - Element