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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2008ELEMENT EX, 2.4 YH2, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR BODY PANELSBUMPERSFRONT BUMPER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLYEXCEPT SC MODELS ('09-11 MODEL)
2008 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic

Except SC Models ('09-11 Model)

2008 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH2, AutomaticSECTION Except SC Models ('09-11 Model)
NOTE:
  • Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  2. Remove the front grille (see FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Release the hooks (A) securing the front bumper lower grille (B) to the front bumper (C), then remove the lower grille.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper & Lower Grille With Hooks
    G00485542Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the bolts and the clips securing the front bumper upper face (A) and the front bumper lower face (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Bumper Upper & Lower Face
    G00485543Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. With the help of an assistant, detach the hooks (C), and separate the front bumper upper face from the front bumper lower face.
  6. Reassemble the bumper faces in ther reverse order of removal, and not these items:
    • Push the clipsand the hooks into place securely.
    • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
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