Doors: Removal & Installation Honda Element I

Front Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

1. KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
2. Trim pad remover. Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available * Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

Note. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

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1. Remove the inner handle (A). 1 Using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry out on the upper portion of the cover (B) to release the upper hook (C), and pull up the cover to release the lower hooks (D), then remove the cover. 2 Remove the screws. 3 Release the hook (E), and pull the inner handle forward and out half-way to release the hook (F). 4 Disconnect the inner handle rod (G). 5 Disconnect the power door lock switch connector (H).
2. Pull out on the speaker cover (A) to detach the hooks (B) and clips (C), then remove the cover.
3. Remove the screws (D), then remove the speaker (E) (for some models), and disconnect its connector (F).
4. From under the armrest, using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry out the lid (A), and remove the screw.
5. Lower the glass fully.
6. Remove the mirror mount cover (see step 2 on «POWER MIRROR/MANUAL MIRROR REPLACEMENT»(ref-220592-S21319554942006022100000) ).
7. Lower the front window so you can access the inner sash trim (A).
8. Use a trim tool (B) to release the clip at the lower rear corner of the sash trim. Pry out from the edge of the sash trim until the clip releases.
9. While pressing down the front corner (A) of the sash trim, pull the top corner (B) forward until the sash trim releases.
10. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it. 1 Release the clips that hold the door panel with a commercially available trim pad remover (B). 2 Starting at the rear, pull the door panel upward, then release the lock knob (C). 3 Disconnect the power window switch connector (D), power mirror switch connector (on the driver's door) (E).
11. Install the panel 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 connectors are plugged in properly, and the rod is connected properly. Push the clips portion into place securely. Check the window and power door lock operations.

Front Door Outer Handle Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove these items: Door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S37518720862006022100000) ) Plastic cover, as necessary (see «COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT DOOR»(ref-220591-S38297004282006022100000) )
2. Raise the glass fully.
3. Pull the glass run channel (A) away as necessary, and remove the bolt, then remove the center lower channel (B) by pulling it downward.
4. Remove the access seal (A), and disconnect the outer handle rod (B) from the bushing (C) and cylinder rod (D). NOTE: Check the bushing for damage and replace if necessary.
5. Push the top of the retainer clip (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver (B), and hold it. Release the retainer clip with a hook-shaped tool (C), then remove the lock cylinder (D).
6. Remove the bolts, then remove the outer handle protector (A).
7. Release the hooks (A), then remove the outer handle (B). Take care not to scratch the door.
8. Install the outer handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure each rod is connected securely. Make sure the door locks and opens properly. When installing the lock cylinder, leave the outer door handle bolts loose so the inner protector does not interfere with the lock cylinder installation, then tighten the handle bolts. Install the lock cylinder retaining clip on the handle, then install the lock cylinder. Be sure the clip is fully seated in the slot on the lock cylinder. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.

Front Door Latch Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove these items: Door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S37518720862006022100000) ) Plastic cover, as necessary (see «COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT DOOR»(ref-220591-S38297004282006022100000) )
2. Raise the glass fully.
3. Remove the center lower channel (see step 3 ).
4. Remove the access seal, and disconnect the outer handle rod and cylinder rod (see step 4 ).
5. To ease reassembly, note the distance (A) of the lock rod (B) on the lock knob (C) before disconnecting it.
6. Remove the latch (A). Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (B), cylinder rod (C), lock rod (D), and inner handle rod (E). 1 Remove the clip (F). 2 Release the inner handle rod from the rod holder (G). 3 Disconnect the connectors (H). 4 Remove the screws (I).
7. Pull the latch (A) out until you can disconnect the inner handle rod (B), then disconnect the rod.
8. Remove the latch from the hole in the door. Take care not to bend the rods.
9. Pull the lock rod protector (A) upward, then remove the protector from the latch (B).
10. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the actuator connectors are plugged in properly, and each rod is connected securely. Make sure the door locks and opens properly. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.

Front Door Glass and Regulator Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove these items: Door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S37518720862006022100000) ) Plastic cover, as necessary (see «COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT DOOR»(ref-220591-S38297004282006022100000) )
2. Carefully lower the glass (A) until you can seethe bolts, then remove them. Carefully pull the glass out through the window slot. Take care not to drop the glass inside the door.
3. Disconnect and detach the connector (A) and harness clips (B) from the door.
4. Remove the bolts (C), and loosen the bolts (D), then remove the regulator (E) through the hole in the door.
5. Apply multipurpose grease to all the sliding surfaces of the regulator (A) where shown.
6. Install the glass and regulator in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely without binding. Make sure that there is no clearance between the glass and glass run channel when the glass is closed. Adjust the position of the glass as necessary (see «FRONT DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT»(ref-220591-S27153848582006022100000) ). Check for water leaks (see step 7 ). Test-drive and check for wind noise and rattles. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.

Front Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip 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. Take care not to scratch the door. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

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1. Remove the power/manual mirror (see «POWER MIRROR/MANUAL MIRROR REPLACEMENT»(ref-220592-S21319554942006022100000) ).
2. Starting at the rear, pry the door glass outer weatherstrip (A) up to detach the clips, and release the weatherstrip from the glass run channel (B), then remove the weatherstrip.
3. Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Push the clips into place securely.

Front Door Weatherstrip Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the door. Use a clip remover to remove the clips.

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1. At the A-pillar, remove the door checker mounting bolt (A).
2. Detach the clips (B, C), then remove the door weatherstrip (D).
3. Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Push the clips into place securely. Make sure the weatherstrip is installed in the holder (E) securely. Apply liquid thread lock to the door checker mounting bolt before installation. Check for water leaks (see step 7 ). Test-drive and check for wind noise.

Front Door Inner Corner Trim Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

Note. Take care not to scratch the door. Use a clip remover to remove the clips. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

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1. Detach the clips (A), then remove the weatherstrip (B) pull out on the inner corner trim (C) to release the clips (D).
2. Install the inner corner trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Push the clips into place securely.

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1. With a T40 Torx bit, remove the door hook pin (A) from the front door.
2. With a T40 Torx bit, remove the bolts, then remove the catch (A) from the rear door.
3. Install the hook pin and catch in the reverse order of removal, and apply liquid thread lock to the threads of the door hook pin.
4. Apply touch-up paint to the catch mounting bolts and around the catch.

Front Door Lower Hook and Lower Catch Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the bolts, then remove the lower hook (A).
2. Remove the door sill trim (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(ref-220595-S41722068182006022100000) ).
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the lower catch (A).
4. Install the lower hook and lower catch in the reverse order of removal, and apply touch-up paint to the lower hook mounting bolts and around the lower hook.

Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

1. KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
2. Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available * Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

Note. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

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1. Using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry out on the upper portion of the cover (A) to release the upper hook (B), and pull up the cover to release the lower hooks (C), then remove the cover, and remove the screws securing the inner handle (D).
2. Pull out on the front edge of the inner handle (A), and pull the inner handle forward to release the hook (B).
3. Disconnect the inner handle cable (C), then remove the inner handle.
4. Pull out on the speaker cover (A) to detach the hooks (B) and clips (C), then remove the cover.
5. Remove the screws (D), then remove the speaker (E) (for some models), and disconnect its connector (F).
6. Remove the screw (G).
7. From under the armrest, using the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set, pry out the lid (A), and remove the screw.
8. Pull out on the bottom of the lower anchor cap (A) to release the hooks (B), and pull down on the cap to release the hooks (C), then remove the cap from the door panel (D).
9. Remove the door panel (A) with as little bending as possible to avoid creasing or breaking it. 1 Pull the door weatherstrip (B) out as necessary. 2 Release the clips that hold the door panel with a commercially available trim pad remover (C). 3 Pull out on the top of the door panel to release the hooks (D) from the rear door trim (E). 4 Pull the door panel upward.
10. Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the inner handle cable is connected properly. Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Push the clips and hooks into place securely.

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1. Remove the front seat belt upper anchor bolt (see step 5 on «FRONT SEAT BELT»(ref-220640-S26082250022006022100000) ).
2. Remove the rear door trim (A). 1 Pull the door weatherstrip (B) out as necessary. 2 Pull out on the top of the rear door panel (C) to release the hooks (D). 3 Pull out on the rear door trim to detach the clips.
3. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Push the clips and hooks into place securely. Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolt before reinstallation. Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.

Rear Door Handle Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove these items: Door panel (see «REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S10491416282006022100000) ) Plastic cover, as necessary (see «COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR»(ref-220591-S36053816862006022100000) )
2. Disconnect the cancel rod (A) from the rear door latch synchronizer (B).
3. Remove the screws, then pull the rear door handle (A) out. Disconnect the handle rod (B), then remove the handle.
4. Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure each rod is connected securely. Make sure the door locks and opens properly. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.

Rear Door Upper Latch Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove these items: Door panel (see «REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S10491416282006022100000) ) Plastic cover, as necessary (see «COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR»(ref-220591-S36053816862006022100000) ) Door trim (see «REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S35214428682006022100000) )
2. Detach the harness clips (A). Disconnect the upper latch switch connector (B), and detach it.
3. Disconnect the upper latch cable (A) in the sequence shown. Take care not to bend the cable.
4. Remove the bolts, then remove the upper latch (A).
5. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and cable is connected securely. Make sure the door locks and opens properly. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.

Rear Door Lower Latch Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, and then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items: Door panel (see «REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S10491416282006022100000) ) Front seat belt, retractor, and seat belt protector (see «FRONT SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT»(ref-220640-S23658496392006022100000) ) Plastic cover, as necessary (see «COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR»(ref-220591-S36053816862006022100000) )
4. Detach the harness clips (A). Disconnect the lower latch switch connector (B), and detach it.
5. Remove the screws from under the door.
6. Pull the lower latch (A) up, and disconnect the lower latch cable (B) in the sequence shown. Remove the vinyl tape (C) from the cable and wire harness. Take care not to kink the cable.
7. Remove the lower latch.
8. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and cable is connected securely. Make sure the door locks and opens properly. Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation. Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt. When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the audio presets. Reset the clock. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ' «ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-220572-S08440202922006022000000) ). Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see «RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT»(ref-220630-S35739607722006022100000) ).

Rear Door Latch Synchronizer Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove these items: Door panel (see «REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S10491416282006022100000) ) Plastic cover, as necessary (see «COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR»(ref-220591-S36053816862006022100000) ) Door handle (see «REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S35214428682006022100000) )
2. Disconnect the upper latch cable (A) and lower latch cable (B) from the latch synchronizer (C).
3. Detach the inner handle cable clip (D).
4. Remove the bolts (A), and loosen the bolts (B), then remove the latch synchronizer (C) through the hole in the door.
5. Install the latch synchronizer in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure each cable and rod is connected securely. Make sure the door locks and opens properly. If necessary, adjust the upper latch cable and lower latch cable (see «REAR DOOR UNLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION ADJUSTMENT»(ref-220591-S23049117862006022100000) ). When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.

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1. Remove these items: Door panel (see «REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S10491416282006022100000) ) Plastic cover (see «COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR»(ref-220591-S36053816862006022100000) )
2. Install the inner handle by securing the screws.
3. Close the door securely.
4. Pull the inner handle (A), and measure the inner handle stroke (B) when unlocking the door. Inner handle stroke: 36 mm (1.42 in.) If the inner handle stroke is less than the specification, loosen the bolts (C) slightly, and move the plates (D) in the direction shown by the minus arrow. If the inner handle stroke is more than the specification, loosen the bolts (C) slightly, and move the plates (D) in the direction shown by the plus arrow.
5. Tighten the bolts, and recheck the inner handle stroke.
6. Remove the inner handle, and reinstall the plastic cover and door panel.

Rear Door Glass Replacement

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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1. Remove the door trim (see «REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-220591-S35214428682006022100000) ).
2. Pull out on the glass lock cover (A) to release the hooks (B) from the lock cover base (C), then remove the cover.
3. Remove the bolts, then remove the glass lock (A) from the door.
4. While holding the glass (A), remove the nuts, then remove the glass.
5. If necessary, release the E clip (A), and remove the glass lock (B), lock pin (C) and rubber seal (D) from the glass. Remove the lock cover base (E) by removing the lock washers (F).
6. If necessary, release the E clip (A), and remove the washer (B), hinge (C), lock pin (D) and rubber seal (E) from the glass.
7. Install the glass in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: The glass and rear door edges should be parallel. Make sure the glass locks properly. Check that the glass contacts the glass seal evenly. Check for water leaks. Test-drive and check for wind noise.

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1. Remove the bolts securing the glass lock (see step 3 ).
2. Remove the glass seal (A) by pulling out on it.
3. Apply clear sealant (B) into the channel of the joint (C). Sealant: Cemedine P/N 08712-0004, or equivalent
4. Locate the painted alignment mark (D) on the joint. Align the painted mark with the center of the glass opening, and install the glass seal all the way around.
5. Check for water leaks.
6. Test-drive and check for wind noise.

Rear Door Weatherstrip Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the door. Use a clip remover to remove the clips.

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1. Detach the clips (A, B), release the double-sided adhesive tape (C), then remove the door weatherstrip (D).
2. Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones. Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the weatherstrip and rear door, and clean the weatherstrip and rear door with alcohol. Attach new double-sided adhesive tape (3M 4213, or equivalent) to the weatherstrip. Make sure the weatherstrip is installed in the holder (E) securely. Check for water leaks (see step 7 ). Test-drive and check for wind noise.