Openers: Removal & Installation Honda Element I

Hood Opener Cable Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

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1. Remove these items: Front grille cover (see «FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-220606-S10595357372006022100000) ) Left front inner fender (see «FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT»(ref-220607-S21756127022006022100000) ) Left kick panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(ref-220595-S41722068182006022100000) )
2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B) (see ) «HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT»(ref-220608-S20584994632006022100000) , and remove the bolts (C), then remove the hood release handle (D).
3. Using a clip remover, detach the clips (E). Remove the grommet (F) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable.
4. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.

Hood Latch Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the body.

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1. Remove the front grille cover (see «FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT»(ref-220606-S10595357372006022100000) ).
2. Remove the bolts, then remove the hood latch (A) from the body.
3. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B). Take care not to bend the cable.
4. Install the hood latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Apply multipurpose grease to the location of the hood latch indicated by the arrows. Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly. Make sure the cable actuates the latch before you close the hood. Adjust the hood latch alignment (see step 4 on «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-220601-S21882569652006022100000) ). Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.

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Hatch Handle Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

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1. Remove the hatch trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH AREA»(ref-220595-S32022253872006022100000) ).
2. Pry the hatch handle covers (A) out from both sides using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, then remove them from the hatch handle (B).
3. Remove the nuts, then remove the hatch handle (A) from the hatch (B).
4. Disconnect the hatch opener cable (A) from the handle (B). Take care not to kink the cable.
5. Install the hatch handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the hatch opener cable is connected securely. Make sure the hatch opens properly.

Hatch Latch Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the hatch trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH AREA»(ref-220595-S32022253872006022100000) ).
2. Disconnect the hatch opener cable (A), cylinder rod (B), hatch latch actuator connector (C), and hatch latch switch connector (D), and detach the connector.
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the hatch latch (E).
4. Install the hatch latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly and the opener cable is connected properly. Make sure the opener cable actuates the latch before you close the hatch. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks securely.

Hatch Lock Cylinder Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the hatch trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HATCH AREA»(ref-220595-S32022253872006022100000) ).
2. Disconnect the cylinder rod (A), and remove the bolts securing the hatch lock cylinder (B).
3. Turn the lock cylinder (A) 45°, and pull it out.
4. If necessary, on the outside of the hatch, remove the lock cylinder seal (B).
5. Install the lock cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the cylinder rod is connected properly. Make sure the hatch opens properly and locks securely.

Tailgate Handle Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the tailgate. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA»(ref-220595-S20957307662006022100000) ).
2. Disconnect the tailgate opener rods (A) on both sides from the tailgate handle (B).
3. Remove the screws, then remove the tailgate handle (A).
4. Install the tailgate handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure opener rod is connected securely. Make sure the tailgate locks and opens properly.

Tailgate Latch Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the tailgate. Put on gloves to protect your hands. The left side is shown; the right side is similar.

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1. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA»(ref-220595-S20957307662006022100000) ).
2. Remove the tailgate latch (A). 1 Disconnect the tailgate opener rod (B) from the tailgate handle (C). 2 Disconnect the latch switch connector (D), and detach it. 3 Remove the screws securing the latch. 4 Remove the latch through the hole in the tailgate. Take care not to bend the tailgate opener rod.
3. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the latch switch connector is plugged in properly, and opener rod is connected securely. Make sure the opener rod actuates the latch before you close the tailgate. Make sure the tailgate locks and opens properly.