Cabin Air Filter replacement (7th Gen) [Archive]

Pairallel

12-13-2004, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by VTECaddict
wow, thats really easy. i saw on honda-pilot.org a while ago that some cutting is required to change the dust/pollen filter on the Pilot :(

Yes, that is amazingly easy. I also have a Pilot, and just finished the a/c filter change. I am a total clod at do-it-yourself projects, but that one was a breeze. Took 30 - 40 minutes, tops, and next time it will be about 15 minutes. Saved about $60, and i actually had fun doing it!:blah:

RTexasF

01-10-2005, 01:31 PM

Thanks for the great information. I looked at a tech's book of directions and it appeared that a Doctorate Degree was required to change the filter! If it's as simple as it appears I'll be tickled.

my1staccord

01-11-2005, 11:46 AM

it is actually easier then it appears, might be easier then changing a wiper blade!!!

anysia

01-11-2005, 12:00 PM

i had a hand in changing the filter in my 03 civic. this looks pretty identical... and if it is, then yep, it's a breeze! ;)

diesel pub

02-08-2005, 08:42 AM

How often do I need to change the cabin filter?

RTexasF

02-16-2005, 09:01 AM

From previous experience I change mine between 10&12K. On my previous car the filter was just plain nasty @ 11K.

EXLNavi

03-27-2005, 07:58 PM

Pulled out mine yesterday. Wow, that thing was NASTY. Lots of leaves and black with soot from our clean new york air. Gonna check the dealer tomorrow to see if I can get a filter from them and replace it myself.

WheelBrokerAng

03-27-2005, 10:44 PM

I've been getting my CAF'f from my local AutoZone...there prices are right on...

WheelBrokerAng :thmsup:

thoots

04-08-2005, 05:03 PM

Folks,

I just replaced mine today. All I can say is, "Sheesh, why didn't I do this six months ago?!?"

Really, just squeeze in the sides of the glove compartment box, pop it out and let it hang down, then squeeze the tabs holding the filter holder in place, and pull it out. Not even a five-minute operation!

I got my filter from the local Honda dealer for $20.23, which I didn't think was too bad -- I was expecting it to be well over $30. I hadn't done a really exhaustive search, but the auto supply places I looked for a filter before didn't have them at all. So, again, it wasn't too bad.

And, here's the result:

http://home.comcast.net/~thoots2/cabinfilter.jpg

This was after about 10,700 miles. I'll probably do it every 5,000 miles from here on -- why not? :yes:

RTexasF

04-09-2005, 07:45 PM

I checked mine today at just under 12,000 miles. It was full of leaves (on top) but was not horribly tacky. I knocked out most of the caca by tapping it upside down on the concrete. Then I took a spray duster (for computers) and blew the rest out. It wasn't that bad or discolored so I reinstalled it.

I then decided to check the filter in my Sweetie's Corolla....gross to the max. I had another as a back up and replaced it. The A/C blew about 15-20% stronger on high fan speed after the new one was installed.......even she noticed the difference without my telling her I replaced it!

6SHOOTER

04-11-2005, 10:36 AM

GREAT JOB,TEX
I HAVE 13K ON MY ACCORD AND NEVER CHECK THE FILTER.
GUEST WHAT I'M DOING AFTER WORK TODAY :lmao:

jbuffethed

05-18-2005, 07:33 PM

Dang SHOOTER, I have 22k miles and mine isnt even that dirty :lmao: Its gettin there though.

snakehair

05-19-2005, 03:33 AM

28K and shy of 2 years. Mine was filthy and had pine needles and bugs in it. Changed it by just pulling down the glove box and pulling out the filter holder. Did the wife's Highlander at the same time. Similar set-up. Her's was not so bad after only a year. I'll start changing the Accord every year now. Shame it is $26.95 for filter element. Seems like a bunch of money for what you get.

jbuffethed

05-19-2005, 04:52 AM

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com./auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=Accord&catcgry2=2003&catcgry3=4DR+LX&catcgry4=KA5MT&catcgry5=HEATER+BLOWER

$15.67

OwAce

05-19-2005, 06:44 AM

anysia

05-19-2005, 07:03 AM

heres the kicker, honda wants 60 dollars for replacing (labor inclusive). i said your going to charge me 42 dollars for doing this.. and i pulled out the filter in front of them in 30 secs. service manager turned red, gave me a free oil change to keep me quiet. :nuts:

:lmao:

i should go try that!!!!

which reminds me, i should probably check my air filter this weekend.... haven't changed it yet. and its something i can actually do all by myself! :blah:

jbuffethed

05-19-2005, 01:54 PM

hahaha thats freakin awesome :lmao: :lmao:

jintegra

05-25-2005, 07:13 AM

Just changed the filters on our two cars over the weekend. The Accord job was really easy, while the MPV took a tad more muscle. And thanks to all for the write-ups (this & other threads too). They all helped. :thmsup:

RTexasF

05-25-2005, 03:57 PM

heres the kicker, honda wants 60 dollars for replacing (labor inclusive). i said your going to charge me 42 dollars for doing this.. and i pulled out the filter in front of them in 30 secs. service manager turned red, gave me a free oil change to keep me quiet. :nuts:

GOOD FOR YOU! I realize that they have to make a living but when they want to retire from changing A/C filters.........

Pat B

05-31-2005, 08:17 AM

is there one for 98 accord? :dunno:

Pairallel

05-31-2005, 10:09 AM

is there one for 98 accord? :dunno:

From thread: http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=456&page=3&pp=15&highlight=cabin+filter

these are the instructions:
http://www.troublecodes.net/articles/cabinair.shtml

Be careful - I think there is a very important third screw you have to remove...

From the same thread:
DANGER DANGER!!!
There's a third, very important screw that they missed. It's under a small snap-out panel in the center stack.

If you follow their instructions and start pulling, you'll see where it's not pulling out. That's where the screw is. If you keep pulling, you'll break the trim panel.

silverpilot03

09-10-2005, 04:06 PM

I got this PDF from http://www.micronair.us/Honda+-+Acura/51

BTW Micronair made the replacement OEM filter I bought from hondaautomativeparts.com.

silverpilot03

09-11-2005, 09:16 AM

Did the replacement less than 5 mins. tops (including going online and printing out the PDF instructions, yup I'm that kind of car owner :thumbsup: ) Here's a couple of pics of may CAF at 15K. The Accord is our daily driver at around 98% NW Chicago suburbs driving. With the 15K "gunk baseline", I will now change CAF every 7500 miles. :yes: Thanks again to driveaccord.net! :thmsup:

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1073/accord15ksept050026iz.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5518/accord15ksept050060hl.jpg

jbuffethed

09-11-2005, 09:42 AM

Those are my pics at the beginning of the thread from a year ago, and I still havent changed mine :dunno:

silverpilot03

09-11-2005, 10:26 AM

Those are my pics at the beginning of the thread from a year ago, and I still havent changed mine :dunno:

Your initial pictures served as my photographic "inspiration" to take my own set, today Sept. 11, 2005, in my garage, for uploading and sharing courtesy of driveaccord.net and imageshack after I did the changin'. Thanks again.

6SHOOTER

09-12-2005, 11:06 AM

Hey Silverpilot thanks for the PDF on airfilter,I've been holding out on spending $ 40 to replace mine's .Last month , :lmao: ,I used a vacuum to suck up most of the crap in my filter.At this price I'll get 2,,thanks

F6Hawk

09-12-2005, 05:54 PM

makes this site so GREAT! Here I was dreading removing screws and stuff...

I did it in less than a minute. The only thing I might add is that on mine, I had to push in to let the door drop down on the left, and on the right, there is a little hook that has to be removed from the door (part of the closure/cushioning mechanism).

brianjpool

09-22-2005, 09:08 PM

I got it done today, it did need it. (after nearly 130k mi). I have to admit it was pretty dirty, with a few leaves and whatnot in it, but from the comments about 10 and 11K changes I thought I'd find a grilled cheese sandwich in there. I dunno if my A/C is going to pump harder tomorrow or not, glad it's done, but not sure If I'll worry about it again for another 100K if even then. Time to get to the tranny fluid, brake fluid, drive belt, paint touchups and interior detail. (If there's anything I do keep up, its the waxing.) :banana:

sprite03

01-18-2006, 07:19 AM

how much they charge you to replace it in a dealer?

ezshift5

01-18-2006, 07:46 AM

how much they charge you to replace it in a dealer?

.....dude! how does $60 grab you?

..ez..

pghpilot

03-05-2006, 05:13 AM

Local Dealer's generic [all model] service menu lists cabin filter replacement at $125. [Although, I do understand not all are as easy as 7th Gen.] Thanks to the directions on this thread, did it in 5 minutes for the cost of the filter, $20. Didn't even have to empty the glove compartment, just propped it up temporarily with a Kleenix box standing on end.

madamd

04-06-2006, 04:07 PM

how come i dont see the pictures or link to pdf?

Inspector1

04-07-2006, 07:22 PM

how come i dont see the pictures or link to pdf?

Fixed :yes:

I1 :thmsup:

david

05-18-2006, 02:17 PM

i have 1999 accord ex 4 door do you know how to get the cabin filter out of it

BenjiBoy650

05-18-2006, 02:23 PM

i have 1999 accord ex 4 door do you know how to get the cabin filter out of it

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=456
http://www.troublecodes.net/articles/cabinair.shtml

phoenix

08-05-2006, 08:08 AM

Thank you Inspector! Those was so easy and painless! I wish all maintenance was this simple!! Much appreciated. :notworthy

2006AccordV6Lvr

08-05-2006, 08:20 AM

Does the cabin air filter still work if I use the recycle air button when running the AC and also when the AC is off?

dohcivtec

11-09-2006, 01:50 PM

wow my mom's caf is pretty dirty after 16k mi. wow never knew it could be THAT dirty. i just tapped it against the wall to get the dirt off and put it back in heheh. ill change it later.

mwmcginn

12-10-2006, 04:45 PM

After 20k, I changed the cabin filter. They had the purolator ones on sale at Advance Auto Parts so I went with that. The fit was not very good. Just a warning to those who are thinking about aftermarket. That said, they did have the instructions in the box with pictures of the car like the onese included here.

phoenix

12-10-2006, 08:49 PM

ezshift5

02-08-2007, 03:13 PM

It doesn't look like they have the gen 7 Accord filter on auction right now but I'm sure they will again soon enough - they may even have them in stock if you email them. (Wow I am like a walking billboard for these people! :lmao: )

...bought replacement CAF at a Hollywood (CA) Honda dealer for $27.07......

..when this forcasted week of rain passes, I'll ice down a six-pack of Negra Modelo in a coolerator, break out the car warh bucket/supplies, burn some incense for sunshine and 70 degrees......ask my boss for some comp time..........(I'm sure y'all get the picture)...........

..best..ez..

faderrific

02-09-2007, 05:22 AM

I have bought two cabin air filters from this eBay seller http://stores.ebay.com/ToddandNaomi . Filter also includes Accord specific instructions. I am pleased with their product, price and service :thmsup: .

It doesn't look like they have the gen 7 Accord filter on auction right now but I'm sure they will again soon enough - they may even have them in stock if you email them. (Wow I am like a walking billboard for these people! :lmao: )

I just bought mine through them. If they don't have it listed, email them. That's what I did and they created an auction for me to buy it. I should get mine in the mail today. Total was 13.03 including shipping from Ohio to CA. Pretty damn good!

phoenix

02-09-2007, 08:20 AM

Glad to hear it! I'm always happy when I find something online for our Accords that may be helpful to all of us on DA.net!

RedSoxHonda3

05-17-2007, 07:49 PM

great photos thanks. I need to do this in 17,000 miles.

RTexasF

05-18-2007, 04:59 AM

great photos thanks. I need to do this in 17,000 miles.

Since it's so easy you might want to check it sooner. Mine was trashed @ 11K.

reddy

06-25-2007, 08:57 AM

Can someone post how to replace the cabin air filter in 2001 accord model please.:dunno:

drcookie

06-25-2007, 09:43 AM

Can someone post how to replace the cabin air filter in 2001 accord model please.:dunno:

Check out this thread. I believe it includes 2001 model as well:
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=456

tracerit

06-27-2007, 06:37 PM

I have to give props to this thread. It saved me $60!!! I can't believe the service "adviser" quoted me $80 JUST for a CAF replacement. I asked him "isn't it pretty easy to do?" and he said "well we have to remove the glovebox" lol

Jump

08-25-2007, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the help with what I did not know existed until I stumbled upon this forum! I quickly and easily changed my 2004 Accord filter thanks to the info on this site. I also ordered filters for my Son's 2001 Civic from the ebay site listed by phoenix. Thanks for that tip phoenix! I wish I had checked there before I bought the Accord filters. I just wish my Tundra had cabin filters!

Thanks Guys,

Jump

bmamo

11-21-2007, 02:01 PM

Some one mentioned they read that there is cutting required on after removing the glove box on pilots may be. For sure its done on Odysseys. I repalced it on mine sometime ago. The instructions helped greatly. Why Honda decided to put that piece of plastic there in the first place is a mystery specially, if the manual calls for it to be cut anyways ...

princess

11-21-2007, 05:25 PM

You're correct. There's a piece of plastic to remove on the Pilot. I think having it there made assembly easier at the factory.:dunno:

Not on the 06 ODY..... I didn't check other years.

Dillsnik

05-19-2008, 06:27 PM

I have bought two cabin air filters from this eBay seller http://stores.ebay.com/ToddandNaomi . Filter also includes Accord specific instructions. I am pleased with their product, price and service :thmsup: .

It doesn't look like they have the gen 7 Accord filter on auction right now but I'm sure they will again soon enough - they may even have them in stock if you email them. (Wow I am like a walking billboard for these people! :lmao: )

Is that advisable to use an unknown brand of filter? i keep hearing everybody push OEM everything for honda...

zro26t

05-31-2008, 06:50 AM

I'm sure that if you talk to a Honda service rep or tech, they'll tell you that anything non-OEM is ill-advised. I had front brake pads and rotors changed on my AV6, and the idiot tech told me that the Duralast Gold hardware that I had them install would squeak within the first 5000 miles. Now, 15000 miles after the install, the pads and rotors look as if I just put them on the car! The OEM front pads lasted every bit of 20K miles. Warped the OEM rotors b/c of no warning from metal tabs to rotors. Honda didn't even advise of low brake pads when they rotated the tires.

Back on topic... I just had the oil changed less than an hour ago, and I had to call a service rep out for trying to charge me $129.99 to replace the CAF! I told him that's a ripoff for the task to be performed. His response was "there's quite a bit involved to change that out." I laughed and told him the procedure, and he smirked, rolls his eyes and walked away. Going to check prices at another dealer to compare. I never liked this dealership's service dept, and now, I really can't stand them. If you're in the Baton Rouge area, do NOT go to Richard's Honda for service advice! Get what you absolutely need, and disregard the rep's recommendation.. They are no more than poor sales people.

zro26t

05-31-2008, 03:23 PM

Update...

Since I've become good acquaintances with the GM of Richards Honda of Baton Rouge (I guess b/c I've bought three cars from them), I decided to go back and talk to him about my experience earlier this morning (being that he wasn't there during my first visit). I showed him what was to be replaced, demonstrated the procedure to do so, and asked him how much time & labor he would expect for this to be done. He mentioned the minimum labor time & cost (30 minutes & $42.50), then I showed him the invoice that shows $129.99 (labor) + the price of the filter ($22.xx w/ tax from Honda). He had a puzzled look on his face, and said he's going to get his Service Manager to come in on his day off (today) to discuss it. :lmao: I sat and chit-chatted for a while after he made that call. He told me to let him know the next time I come in for service. I guess the next oil change is on him. :dunno: Too bad, b/c I'm not going back for their service. I'd buy a car there again, but no service work.

This is the reason why I like to do my own maintenance and repair work. :yes:

BTW... check out the attachment that shows the old filter vs the new one. This is with 35,280 miles on the odometer.

stevencrosbie

05-31-2008, 04:01 PM

It amazes me how quickly and how dirty these filters can get!

reddy

06-08-2008, 08:46 AM

Guys,

Somebody please post the inside image after removing the lower panel. I was able to change the filter but left with two screws, i dont know where they go. Actually i have removed the steel bar marked in the attachmnet.

Act Accordingly

06-14-2008, 11:28 AM

That does seem pretty easy...I was getting my oil changed and they "recommended" that I change the Cabin filter along with my air intake filter. They were going to charge $135 so I said, "No thanks, I can do it myself" (At least i knew I could change my own intake filter), Now I can change my cabin air filter as well.

zro26t

06-14-2008, 12:23 PM

Ridiculous, isn't it. LOL

markrb

06-14-2008, 03:09 PM

If they wanted to rip you off that much I would look for another place to do my oil too.
It's no more then $40 for the best of the best air intake and cabin filters combined.

Itool210

06-16-2008, 11:05 AM

Thank You for the post.. vey helpful..

fxcarden

06-24-2008, 02:33 PM

This is soooo easy. My dealer wanted to charge me $71 for the cabin filter and $54 for the intake filter. I knew I did not need an intake filter as the one I have is only 4 months old. The cabin filter did need to be replaced as it was the original one and I am about to turn 60K on the odometer. It took me 5 minutes to verify the intake was still good, and it took me 2 minutes to replace the cabin filter.

I am tempted to go back to the dealer and demand an explanation, but honestly........with gas at $4.00, I am not inclined to drive there. It ain't worth it.

04blkpearlcoupe

07-17-2008, 04:01 PM

Wow I have been dreading doing this myself until I saw this. Great tutorial! :)

AznX TL

08-10-2008, 10:20 PM

this is easy as cake, i just changed it for my uncle's 04 accord lx sedan. took me litterally 3 mins to change it out. all i had to do was take off the plastic hook and i was home free.

07HondaV6

09-07-2008, 09:44 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFHUJJ6Rc6s

fratinggutom

09-26-2008, 01:26 PM

Great help guys.

When I changed mine just today, yikes, it's so filthy. I just had my 2004 Accord LX just this April and i guess that the filter hasn't been changed since the first owner.

Glad that the process was that quick and it only cost me C$20 from an autoshop rather than a Honda dealer which is charging me C$37.

Great help guys.