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cabin air filter
first i have searched but i can t find a diy for this with pics.
also the plstic stoppers that are in the glove box how did you guy s get them off without breaking them? i hate honda how they use these flimsy plastic crap, they reak so easily and then when you go to get replacments they cost a arm and a leg.
what is best way to get them off without cracking them?
also the plstic stoppers that are in the glove box how did you guy s get them off without breaking them? i hate honda how they use these flimsy plastic crap, they reak so easily and then when you go to get replacments they cost a arm and a leg.
what is best way to get them off without cracking them?
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here ya go.
Here is the excerpt from Jens on changing the "panel filter":
To access the interior air filters you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a pocket flat blade screwdriver and a sharp knife. Open the glove box and empty it of whatever you have been hiding in there.
There is an air piston on the right side that slows the opening speed it is attached to the door with a screw, remove the screw, and pop off the air piston.
There are two stops on the inside the glove box, pop both out with the small flat blade (screwdriver?).
The glove box will now open downwards, there are two Phillips screws holding the door to the dashboard structure. Remove both screws. The door can now be removed.
You will now see two Phillips screws that appear to hold nothing in place, remove these. Leave the metal clips in place.
There is a serrated panel visible -- it must be cut away from the dashboard structure. Save this panel as it is to be reused later.
There is now a vertical white plastic panel visible that can be snapped out of the way and removed.
The filters are the two vertical boxes that are now visible. Remove the bottom one first by pulling it towards you then lower the upper one and remove it as well.
Exchange the filters noting that they have arrows on them for airflow. The boxes that contain the filters are marked as well. Install the filters in the boxes and reassemble the filters into the air box. Take the white panel and snap it back in place.
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Now take the previously cut out plastic panel and turn it so the two hooks engage the two slots in the dash structure. The two screws that did not do anything are now used to secure this panel in place.
Reassemble the glove box in reverse fashion from disassembly.
This job should take you about twenty minutes or less.
To access the interior air filters you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a pocket flat blade screwdriver and a sharp knife. Open the glove box and empty it of whatever you have been hiding in there.
There is an air piston on the right side that slows the opening speed it is attached to the door with a screw, remove the screw, and pop off the air piston.
There are two stops on the inside the glove box, pop both out with the small flat blade (screwdriver?).
The glove box will now open downwards, there are two Phillips screws holding the door to the dashboard structure. Remove both screws. The door can now be removed.
You will now see two Phillips screws that appear to hold nothing in place, remove these. Leave the metal clips in place.
There is a serrated panel visible -- it must be cut away from the dashboard structure. Save this panel as it is to be reused later.
There is now a vertical white plastic panel visible that can be snapped out of the way and removed.
The filters are the two vertical boxes that are now visible. Remove the bottom one first by pulling it towards you then lower the upper one and remove it as well.
Exchange the filters noting that they have arrows on them for airflow. The boxes that contain the filters are marked as well. Install the filters in the boxes and reassemble the filters into the air box. Take the white panel and snap it back in place.
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Now take the previously cut out plastic panel and turn it so the two hooks engage the two slots in the dash structure. The two screws that did not do anything are now used to secure this panel in place.
Reassemble the glove box in reverse fashion from disassembly.
This job should take you about twenty minutes or less.
Enjoy
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p.s. i just changed my filter this afternnon following the above directions and I went very smooth..
(12,700 miles) and they were dirty
It helps if you have a pair if side cuts instead of using a utility knife... much easier ..
(12,700 miles) and they were dirty
It helps if you have a pair if side cuts instead of using a utility knife... much easier ..
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i know you are supposed to cut the panel but i dont think your supposed to break the stops inside the glove box.
how did you get your stops out smitty?
how did you get your stops out smitty?
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no man, they just pop off....I dont understand why you are so worried about it!!!
I mean if you are carefull, nothing will happen. I have done mine a few times w/o a problem at all.
I mean if you are carefull, nothing will happen. I have done mine a few times w/o a problem at all.
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Originally Posted by asloudasitgets
i know you are supposed to cut the panel but i dont think your supposed to break the stops inside the glove box.
how did you get your stops out smitty?
how did you get your stops out smitty?
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Originally Posted by asloudasitgets
i know you are supposed to cut the panel but i dont think your supposed to break the stops inside the glove box.
how did you get your stops out smitty?
how did you get your stops out smitty?
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i cant find these purolators. and stevens creek ans sunnyvale acura wants 22 bucks each for them.
also the pepboys here wants 22 bucks each also.
autosone doesnt even carry it.
for the bay area folks where do you guys get yours?
also the pepboys here wants 22 bucks each also.
autosone doesnt even carry it.
for the bay area folks where do you guys get yours?
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I clearly sent you the link right under the quote for the instructions...
http://www.moonlightmechanic.com/sto...C+Cabin+Filter
all you have to do is read...
http://www.moonlightmechanic.com/sto...C+Cabin+Filter
all you have to do is read...
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