Cabin Air Filter Question
01-04-2004, 06:28 PM
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Cabin Air Filter Question
I went to the dealer for 30k service the other day, and they wanted $139 
and $65 just for the filters
They raised the price at acuraautomotiveparts.net on the ac filters to $14.20 each instead of $7.36 like the the archives.
I was just wondering if anyone knew of a place online that's any cheaper?
Thanks
and $65 just for the filters They raised the price at acuraautomotiveparts.net on the ac filters to $14.20 each instead of $7.36 like the the archives.
I was just wondering if anyone knew of a place online that's any cheaper?
Thanks
01-04-2004, 06:54 PM
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I believe I read a thread on here pointing out that you can get the filters at any parts store. I paid $340.00 for my 30k service without the oil change. I think parts were over $170.00. At least they are fixing my seat this week for free.
01-04-2004, 07:04 PM
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I just used Central A/C micron filters from Walmart, it was only 3.99 or so. And you can cut it up, and there is alot left over to do it a few times more. The accord has the same filter as the 3.2 type-s, and there is someone on ebay who sells them for like 10 dollars a piece. You should check it out. If you want to do a DIY like I did then just follow this. (this is from a 98-02 accord) but it will work for the 3.2 type-s also 
another place to buy the filters from is:
this is the same size for the acura 3.2 type-s
Part # 544769 (or if that doesnt work, try 80291-S84-A01 544769)
the best price I have seen is 10.71 for one filter, keep in mind you need to purchase 2 of them. Here is the link
http://www.hparts.com/cgi-bin/honda/...2001&country=1
another place to buy the filters from is:
this is the same size for the acura 3.2 type-s
Part # 544769 (or if that doesnt work, try 80291-S84-A01 544769)
the best price I have seen is 10.71 for one filter, keep in mind you need to purchase 2 of them. Here is the link
http://www.hparts.com/cgi-bin/honda/...2001&country=1
Hey I wanted to start this DIY for those who want to change the filter for our cabin re-circulating air. It cost me only 3.99 plus tax and about less than half an hour for install to do this custom change. Do this at your own risk. Good Luck to all you Do It Yourselfer's.
Step 1:
Open the glove box, and remove the 2 locking tabs on the both sides of the compartment. Remove the four indicated screws and close the glove box.
Step 2:
Remove the right side fuse access panel. Then proceed to remove the two bottom screws indicated (one black screw, and one gold screw).
Step 3:
Remove the center access panel under the radio. After successfully removing the cover, remove the screw on the right side indicated in the picture.
Step 4:
Carefully pull off the panel directly below the glove compartment. Then remove the three screws under the glove box indicated in the picture
Step 5:
Now remove the three screws on the flat bar. And proceed and move the metal bar out of the way of the air filter box. Once the metal bar is out of the way, pull out the entire glove box. This allows for easy access to the filter housing.
Step 6:
Pop up the the access door to the filter housing. (There is a tab at the bottom of the door, pull it forward). Proceed and remove the bottom half of the filter first, and then the second. Try to rember that the air flow is going from right to left.
Step 7:
Purchase a Micron filter sheet from Target, Walmart, Home Depot or wherever. In the picture you see on the bottom the two filter cases. And on the top a brand new filter sheet. Its only 3.99 and I can do this project multiple time. Pull out the old filter from the white case. Notice how dirty it is. This is a filter after 2 years.
Step 8:
Cut the sheet to fit in white cases nice and tight with no gaps at the inner wall and filter. I used some masking tape to seal off the inner wall and filter so everything passes through the filter. The filter on the left is the top side. And the filter on the right shows the bottom side. Make sure the filter and the case have air flow in the same direction. Now put the new filters back in. And reverse your steps and close everything nice and snug. Turn on the AC and ENJOY THE CLEAN AIR
Step 1:
Open the glove box, and remove the 2 locking tabs on the both sides of the compartment. Remove the four indicated screws and close the glove box.
Step 2:
Remove the right side fuse access panel. Then proceed to remove the two bottom screws indicated (one black screw, and one gold screw).
Step 3:
Remove the center access panel under the radio. After successfully removing the cover, remove the screw on the right side indicated in the picture.
Step 4:
Carefully pull off the panel directly below the glove compartment. Then remove the three screws under the glove box indicated in the picture
Step 5:
Now remove the three screws on the flat bar. And proceed and move the metal bar out of the way of the air filter box. Once the metal bar is out of the way, pull out the entire glove box. This allows for easy access to the filter housing.
Step 6:
Pop up the the access door to the filter housing. (There is a tab at the bottom of the door, pull it forward). Proceed and remove the bottom half of the filter first, and then the second. Try to rember that the air flow is going from right to left.
Step 7:
Purchase a Micron filter sheet from Target, Walmart, Home Depot or wherever. In the picture you see on the bottom the two filter cases. And on the top a brand new filter sheet. Its only 3.99 and I can do this project multiple time. Pull out the old filter from the white case. Notice how dirty it is. This is a filter after 2 years.
Step 8:
Cut the sheet to fit in white cases nice and tight with no gaps at the inner wall and filter. I used some masking tape to seal off the inner wall and filter so everything passes through the filter. The filter on the left is the top side. And the filter on the right shows the bottom side. Make sure the filter and the case have air flow in the same direction. Now put the new filters back in. And reverse your steps and close everything nice and snug. Turn on the AC and ENJOY THE CLEAN AIR
01-05-2004, 07:17 AM
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i have started to notice that my valvoline express care place where i go is starting to do cabin filters, and the same with jiffy lube. it makes em a few extra bucks. but i wouldn't want them monkeys ripping apart my glovebox when i can do it myself
01-05-2004, 11:20 AM
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How often does this filter need changing? Good instructions, but stupid how Honda makes a replaceable filter so hard to get to. I hate taking the car apart, just adds rattles.
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Originally posted by tdtsai
The Pep Boys comes with TWO filter in the pack, so just buy one
The Pep Boys comes with TWO filter in the pack, so just buy one
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