Honda Element. Manual - part 799

Fig. 55: Identifying Data Link Connector 
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3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the VSA modulator-control unit. If it doesn't, 

troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

5. Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization in the VSA ADJUSTMENT with the HDS. 

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

VSA OFF SWITCH TEST 

1. Make sure the ignition switch OFF.  

2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

3. Push out the VSA OFF switch (A) from the back of the instrument panel. 

Fig. 56: Pushing Out VSA Off Switch From Back Of Instrument Panel

NOTE:

See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.

 

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4. Disconnect the VSA OFF switch 10P connector (B).  

5. Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 10P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 3. There should 

be continuity when the switch is pressed, and no continuity when the switch is released. 

Fig. 57: Identifying VSA Off Switch 10P Connector 
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6. Check for continuity between VSA OFF switch 10P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6. There should 

be continuity at all times. 

Fig. 58: Checking Continuity Between VSA Off Switch 10P Connector Terminals No. 5 And No. 6 
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VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

NOTE:



Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake 
fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.  



Be careful not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and 
installation.  



To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and 
joints with a shop towel or equivalent material.  

 

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REMOVAL 

1. Make sure the ignition switch OFF.  

2. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector (A) by pushing the lock (B) and pulling up the 

lever (C); the connector disconnects itself. 

Fig. 59: Disconnecting VSA Modulator - Control Unit 47P Connector With Torque Specifications 
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3. Disconnect the six brake lines from the VSA modulator-control unit (D). 

4. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit with the bracket (J) from the body.  

5. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit from the bracket.  

Installation 

1. Install the VSA modulator-control unit on the bracket. 

NOTE:

Brake lines are connected to the master cylinder (E) and to the right-front 
(F), the left-rear (G), the right-rear (H), and the left-front (I) brake systems.

 

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2. Install the bracket with the VSA modulator-control unit to the body.  

3. Reconnect the six brake lines, then tighten the flare nuts to the specified torque.  

4. Align the connecting surface of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector to the VSA modulator-

control unit.  

5. Lower the lock of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector, then confirm the connector is fully 

seated.  

6. Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).  

7. Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION 

MEMORIZATION ).  

8. Start the engine, and check that the ABS and VSA indicators go off.  

9. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS and VSA indicators do not come on. 

WHEEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT 

FRONT 

1. Make sure the ignition switch OFF.  

2. Remove the bracket (A), then disconnect the wheel sensor connector (B). 

Fig. 60: Removing Bracket And Wheel Sensor Connector With Torque Specifications 
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NOTE:

If the brake pedal is spongy, there may be air trapped in the modulator and 
then induced into the normal brake system during modulation. Bleed the 
brake system again (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).

 

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2007-2008 BRAKES VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) System Components - Element