2008 Honda Element SC, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

ELD Replacement

  1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
  2. Remove the two positive (+) terminals (A).
  3. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box from the bracket.
  4. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box lower cover (B) from the fuse/relay box.
    Fig 1: Identifying Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box Lower Cover And Positive (+) Terminals
    G06267520Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the No. 20 IG1 (50 A) fuse (A) and the No. 19 BATTERY (100 A) fuse (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying No. 20 IG1 (50 A) Fuse And No. 19 Battery (100 A) Fuse
    G06267521Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the ELD 3P connector (A), then remove the ELD (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying ELD 3P Connector And ELD
    G06267522Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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