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2004 Honda Element CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Honda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element 2.4 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Pushrod Clearance -> Pushrod Length
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element 2.4 L4 GAS
Pushrod Clearance
Master cylinder pushrod-to-piston clearance must be inspected and adjusted before installing master cylinder.
- Adjust bolt so top of it is flush with end of master cylinder piston using pushrod adjustment gauge tool No. 07JAG-SD40100, or equivalent, Fig. .
- Install master cylinder rod seal between pushrod bolt adjustment gauge and brake booster.
- Without disturbing position of adjusting bolts, install gauge upside down on booster and torque nuts to 11 ft. lbs.
- Connect booster in line with a vacuum gauge, and maintain an engine speed that will deliver 20 inch...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Element -> Fuel System Pressure Release -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Release
- Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Remove glove box, then the PGM-FI main relay 2, Fig. .
- Start the engine and let it idle until it stalls. If any DTCs are stored, clear and ignore them.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
- Drain transmission fluid and reinstall drain plug using new washer.
- Hold stabilizer ball joint pin with suitable tool and remove flange nut.
- Separate front stabilizer link from lower arm.
- Pull knuckle outward and remove driveshaft outboard joint from wheel hub using a plastic hammer.
- Left driveshaft, pry inboard joint from transmission housing with a suitable tool.
- Remove driveshaft as ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove intake manifold.
- Disconnect starter cable from B+ terminal and wire from S-terminal.
- Remove harness clamp and holder.
- Remove two mounting bolts a...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Honda -> 2003-09 Element
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element 2.4 L4 GAS
On 2003-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal or if the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles.
On 2007-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air fl...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
Honda -> Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element 2.4 L4 GAS
The Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning lamp should be illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position and should turn Off as soon as the engine is started. If the indicator comes On while driving the vehicle, pull the vehicle off to the side of the road. Restart the system by restarting the engine. If the indicator does not go Off after driving a short distance, or comes On again, a fault in the electric ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect negative cable from battery terminal.
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp with suitable tool.
- Remove hose from heater core tube.
- Reposition hose clamp with suitable tool.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing pipe.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect negative cable from battery terminal.
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp wi...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Intake Air System Components Diagram for 2004 Honda Element 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Diagram for 2004 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Honda Element LX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ATEQ VT55 TPMS Update Information Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information Vehicle: 2004 Honda Element 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Honda Element AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2004 Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2004 Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2004 Honda Element cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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