Honda Element Power Steering Fluid Change/Flush

Covering the service manual procedure to drain/flush/change the Power Steering Fluid for a 2003-2006 Honda Element.

Parts Used:
-Nitrile Gloves
-Rubber Band
-Honda OEM power Steering Fluid (purchased from local dealer)
-1/2" O.D. plastic tube

Check out section 17-12 in the OEM Honda factory service manual here:
https://hondaelementparts.com/honda-e...

"1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return hose to drain the reservoir. Take care not to spill the fluid on the body and parts . Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.

2. Connect a hose of suit able diameter to the disconnected return hose, and put the hose end in a suitable container.

3. Start the engine , let it run at idle, and turn the steering whee l from lock-to-Iock several times. When fluid stops running out of the hose, shut-off the engine, Discard the fluid.

4. Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir.

5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line.

6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air from the system.

7. Recheck the fluid level and add more if necessary. Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level line."