DIY: Cabin Air Filter Replacement

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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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^Ha!
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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v Haha.
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I just went to acura and got a new one. I just hope i didnt change it prematurely.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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Hey guys, I also found this video...
This is a great diy thread but in case someone still doesnt understand how to unhook the clips the video illustrates it a bit more clearly.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Thanks to the OP and other posters for the informative videos and pictures. Gonna make my 30K maintenance even easier and stealership free!
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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save $100 and change this filter yourself.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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To add to this thread. If you accidentally pull to hard and the shock comes off the glove box, first instincts are to push it on to the white clip fro behind into the eye of the shock. That doesn't work. it actually slides into the white clip itself. I tried to google this and no answers. Thought i would save someone the headache if they did the same thing.
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Thanks for this. Nice pics.
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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Great tutorial. Took me about 3 minutes to change the cabin filter after viewing this. Thanks!
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Vividsi
I just went to acura and got a new one. I just hope i didnt change it prematurely.
^ Ha, yeah that one still had life in it.


that or stuff was living in it!
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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 04:21 AM
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Acura cabin air filter!

Hello
You can find all steps to change acura cabin air filter by yourself:
For 1998-2003 Acura CL - http://filterlocation.com/acura-cl-air-conditioning-filter-location/
For 2001-2005 Acura EL http://filterlocation.com/acura-el-a...lter-location/
For 2002-2006 Acura RSX http://filterlocation.com/acura-rsx-cabin-air-filter-location/
For 2007-20010 Acura CSX http://filterlocation.com/acura-rsx-cabin-air-filter-location/ and more others.
Check here: http://filterlocation.com/category/a...lter-location/

Thanks!
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 03:23 PM
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I have the 2013 RDX. This was an easy job. No need to remove the glove box door for the 2013 model. Simply remove the removable shelf inside the glove box. The compartment for the filter is in the back. Remove the outer flap door and the inner filter door. Slide the old filter out, new filter in. Replace all doors. Done!
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by blue9396
I have the 2013 RDX. This was an easy job. No need to remove the glove box door for the 2013 model. Simply remove the removable shelf inside the glove box. The compartment for the filter is in the back. Remove the outer flap door and the inner filter door. Slide the old filter out, new filter in. Replace all doors. Done!
With all due respect, what it has to do with the " First Generation RDX (2007-2012)" thread?
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by protoRDX
With all due respect, what it has to do with the " First Generation RDX (2007-2012)" thread?
My apologies. I had the wrong forum.
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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He's an undercover Acura rep trying to get us all to trade in our 1st Gen's for the latest and greatest.
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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 07:05 PM
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Thanks to the OP and other posters for the informative videos and pictures. Got it changed in less than 10 mins.
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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 12:26 AM
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My new RDX was a smoker's car so I am preparing Ozone Shock Treatment and I have just changed the cabin air filter to a Fram Fresh Breeze one with baking soda. This has to be the easiest maintenance possible!
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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 06:02 PM
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I am really interested in doing this, but the pics are gone, is there somewhere that has the DIY with pics?
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LOL, I stopped reading when the pics didn't show up. Didn't see the video-gonna watch it.
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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 06:32 PM
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Going from memory...empty glove box, open and pull the tabs at the back to allow it to drop completely. Air filter tray should be right in front of you, held in place by a few plastic tabs/clips. Unlatch them, pull out tray, swap filter (pay attention to air flow arrows!), and replace. Video should help, but honestly you can fumble your way around and do it. There are no tools required, so very little chance of doing any damage with your bare hands.
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Old Jul 31, 2020 | 12:26 AM
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This will be one of the first things I do
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Old Jul 31, 2020 | 10:54 AM
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Honestly this is the easiest thing to do in this car, even easier than replacing the engine air filter. On top of easy filter location, it also has a filter tray. My previous few cars had it in the same location, but you had to wiggle the filter into the slot. This one, just slid the tray out, drop in the new filter, and put the tray back.
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 06:37 PM
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Definitely an easy matinence item I’m going to be putting in a new k&n washable and reusable filter soon.
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Old Nov 15, 2020 | 07:13 PM
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Old Honda Filter Trash vs New K&N Filter Gold
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 06:35 PM
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not seeing pic or link to see yellow or red circle? thank you
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Old Mar 1, 2021 | 03:24 PM
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Use the video on this post - it'll show you everything you need.

https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-rdx-.../#post14032855
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Old Mar 4, 2021 | 03:11 PM
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done in 5 minutes . thank you
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Old Apr 22, 2022 | 06:49 AM
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Very helpful posts
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