Skylight: Removal & Installation Honda Element I

Frame and Drain Tube Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove these items: Skylight Headliner (see «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220595-S27580112932006022100000) )
2. Disconnect the drain tubes (A).
3. With an assistant holding the frame (B), remove the bolts, then remove the frame.
4. Carefully remove the frame through the hatch opening. Take care not to scratch the interior trim and body, or tear the seat cover.
5. Remove these items: Rear side trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA»(ref-220595-S16417748472006022100000) ) Rear seat belt retractor and seat belt protector (see «REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT»(ref-220640-S18241503432006022100000) )
6. Remove the drain valve (A) from the body, and disconnect the front drain tube (B) and rear drain tube (C).
7. Detach the clips (D) securing the rear drain tube, then pull the tube out.
8. Tie a string to the end of the front drain tube, then pull the tube down out of the C-pillar.
9. Install the frame and drain tube in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Before installing the frame, clear the drain tubes and drain valves using compressed air. Check the frame seal. Clean the surface of the frame. When connecting the drain tube, slide it over the frame nozzle at least 10 mm (0.39 in.). Install the tube clip (A) on the drain tube (B) as shown.
10. Check for water leaks. Let the water run freely from a hose without a nozzle. Do not use a high-pressure spray.

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1. Remove the frame (see «GLASS LATCH BRACKET REPLACEMENT»(ref-220594-S13332165362006022100000) ).
2. Remove the screws (A, B), then remove the deflector (C). Take care not to scratch the frame.
3. Install the deflector in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Remove the frame (see «GLASS LATCH BRACKET REPLACEMENT»(ref-220594-S13332165362006022100000) ).
2. Remove the deflector (see «DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT»(ref-220594-S42668939852006022100000) ).
3. Remove the screws (A, B), then remove the upper receiver (C).
4. Remove the lower receiver (A) from the frame.
5. Install the receivers in the reverse order of removal, and apply multipurpose grease to the upper receiver surface (A) and lower receiver surface (B) as indicated by the arrows.

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