russianDude

I noticed that our manual does not say anuthing on how to replace air-filter. Is it so difficult that the owners manual does not show you how to do it? All cars I had own had instructions on how to replace the filter. If its not difficult, anyone has DIY steps ? (I searched and could not find)

mau108

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1475

Doesn't look too hard, did it on my ex 00 crv (which was a pain as I had to unbolt a crap load in order to open the cabin filter tray), on the prelude it wasn't bad quite easy.

russianDude

I was asking about "engine air-filter", not a "cabin" air-filter.

mau108

oopz, thats even easier lol. Unclip the clips holding the top cover down and pull away.

russianDude

thats what I was thinking. It just kind of odd that owners manual does not explain how to do it... they tell you how to change oil, but not the air-filter. So I guess its as easy as it looks (I thought there might be some difficulty with it)

mav238

My RDX is coming to a year of ownership, and am considering replacing the air filter. Anyone replace theirs annually?

freezei

I don't know if it's necessary, but I just had mine changed after the B16 service. You might want to consider getting a re-useable K&N for a bit more but I hear that this filter only needs to be cleaned once every 50,000 miles!

Khanyam3

Do you have any pictures on how to unclip it?

fryrice

unclipping should be easy...but purchasing the air filter have anyone purchase the honda one? or is all the honda/acura ones universal? i know the accord and civic air filter are the same.

fryrice

i just did mine today....and its just 4 screws to take off.

its easier to take off the intercooler cover (4 plastic screws as well) so you can move the intake tube to the side.

paid my dealer $28 for the filter.