ok...I'm following these instructions

http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...icle_id=355466


but I can't seem to get the glove box open. I've been at step #3 for the past 15 mins. This should be that hard but I can't get that shit to move, budge or fucking anything. If I put any more pressure on it, I'm going to break something...

Any tips or ideas?

 

the TSX doesn't have those trim tabs. for step 3, move the glove box up a little, and push the "arm" on each side towards the center of the glove box to remove them.

do it for each side and the glovebox will drop down fully.

 

I don't see how that's going to work...you can't move the glove box much of any since they are on the hinges. Once you have one side popped, if I try to pop the other, the other side pops back in.

This is bullshit.

 

It's those damn stoppers that are giving me the issue...I can't get them popped out so the glove box can drop

 

IIRC you gotta get soemthing btwn them and the glovebox (a dime, a small screwdriver... aynthing). Also, I believe you have to just twist them and kinda jiggle them to get 'em out.

PITA the first time... easy as heck the next time.

 

 

Step 3 in those instructions seems wrong...maybe its just me.

Just did mine last w/e so the procedure is fresh in my mind. First of all take everything out of the glove box. Then push the little arm on the right side back until it pops free. It just kinda hooks on.

Then take a SMALL flathead screwdriver and pry out the tabs on either side of the inside of the glovebox. They should come out quite easily. After this is done the glovebox will rotate down and out of the way. Reach in with both hands use your index fingers to unclip the filter box, and slide it out.

When you replace the filter make sure you have the airflow going the correct way. Both the filter and its plastic cage are marked. The plastic box holding the filter clips back in very easily.

Then move the glovebox up until its about at the position where it would be if you opened it normally. Push the tabs on each side back into place and push them in until they snap in. Finally snap the arm on the right side into place by putting it on its hook and pulling it back towards you. Its plastic and could break so don't put too much force on it.

Hope this helps man, I can take some pics of what you need to do if you want!

 

Hold on dude let me go outside and take a picture, be right back.

 

See where I put the red arrow, you have to get a screwdriver under that tab and then it pops out real easy. Do that on both sides of the inside of the glovebox.

 

Dood thanks! That's all it was...


someone should sticky your write up.


It's all done


I'm on to the air filter now...

 

...and why were you trying to use instructions for an Accord to do the filter on a TSX?

 

I'd agree with you except that this is in the TSX owner's manual.

Anyway, glad you got it done, that's what counts.

 

I was doing a search and that is what was posted...

 

Was it? I remember looking through it and didn't see it...

 

i used the same instructions and got it done in 5 minutes
btw savio...how dirty was your filter?

 

After 20,000 miles on my car, it was damn durrrrtayyyyy. Same with my air filter...

I have to go get a tire rotation and balance and oil change now...

oh yeah....my car tax came in today.... $300

 

Car tax? Registration? $300? Wow

 

Here is my old pollen filter after approx. 20,000 miles of driving compared to the Wix filter I ordered on line.

 

Good Stuff, I just put in a new one my self... Just as dirty. How much did you spend on that NAPAgold Filter?

 

I ordered mine from www.fleetfilter.com (WIX No. 24815). They run $9.74 ea. I ordered two and the total with shipping came to around $26. Their website says they are on back order right now. I wonder how much it would cost OTC at a Napa parts store.

You might also try www.fiter1.com. I'm reposting a post from a different thread:

 

Holy shit dude is your old filter on the right after 20K miles?!?! I better order mines right now too!

 

Hey, I know the OP solved his problem, but in the interest of accuracy let me give you some advice for next time.

In this picture,


If you put your finger on the OUTSIDE of the glovebox, just below the bottom of that red circle, and push IN towards the center of the glovebox, there is a hole and you can push those stopper tabs right in without having to pry it from the other side with a screwdriver. PUSHED, rather than pried, they pop right out.

I just changed mine at 52k miles, and the only time it might've been changed before was at the 15k mile service...if it wasn't changed then, it's never been changed

 

Thanks for bringing up bad memories

 

I'll be changing this for the first time (after 55.3K), lets see the damage. Post pics tonight or tomorrow morning.

 

What's with all the fat people dancing avatars?

 

dayyuum that's beyond nasty ! how did you even breathe ! ?

 

^^ whats nastier is thinking of the air I breathe when not enjoying the filtered environs of my TSX.

 

HondaGuy347, thanks for the quick tip ... that was the fastest/easiest DIY next to exchanging wiper blades, a total of 2 min!

 

For those close to a Honda dealer and not wanting to use online for less:
I noticed the Napa part # is the same for 04 v6 accord...Napa OTC about $20.+tax..

So, Picked one up at Honda for $21+ tax..(Acura is about $42 + tax). Honda's is same as in my TSX except for the little plastic strip down the middle (pleat spacer)....I know it is cheaper in the above mentioned online site but I wanted to get it done today....part #80292-sda-a01 Element 80290

Three minutes top, first time.....Honda wants $75 labor, Acura wants about $90 labor??????

 

Just did mine as well. Very easy to do. I just followed the instructions in the owners manual. Mine was fairly dirty, but not as bad as some of these pics. :-)

I paid 26.61 including tax and shipping. It took 11 days from the time I ordered it from Napa. (Prod # FIL4815)

I just looked at my 30K service and on the invoice it says...

1 17220-RAA-A00 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER 28.75
1 80292-SEC-A01 ELEMENT, FILTER 52.78

Are any of those the the cabin air filter?? Or something else?

 

I believe 1 80292-SEC-A01 is the cabin filter
from Google

and the 1 17220-RAA-A00 is the air filter
again from Google

 

just did mine, $20 at NAPA, $50 at stealership, eeyore's post is right on. took 5 minutes. just as dirty in the pics at 30K miles. stealership wanted $100 to do it for me

 

Just replaced my air and cabin filter...that stuff was NASTY.


just a reminder you guys may want to replace yours...

 

I just changed mine, I had rocks some black dust, leaves and feathers....
Probably when I got that bird sucked into the aird dam.

 

hmm interesting~
poor birdie~

 

so i replaced the cabin filter successfully, but, in the process, broke the clip that allows the box to drop down gradually.

i don't think it'll be a problem finding the part number, but, has anyone else tried to replace it as a DIY? if so, can you provide steps? thanks.

 

So you broke the stopper or you broke the little hook thingy? Dosent look broke in the pic. You just need to reconnect it...

 

apologies for the confusion.

i borrowed that pic from the original poster.

in my case, i've clearly broken the the hook, not the stoppers.

 

ok, so i found the part number:

DAMPER ASSY., GLOVE BOX (part 21)



anyone know how to replace it as a DIY?

 

Looks like its held in place by a single bolt (#33). Can you get access to that bolt with the glovebox removed?