car is just about to hit 18k miles
I think its about time I change the cabin filters....has anybody done this recently and if so can u tell me where to buy the filters and the whole installation process would be greatly appreciated also.

 

change it at 30kmiles or each 2 years.

buy it from any Honda or Acura dealer whichever cheaper

Should be aroung $10 each and you need 2.

 

Filters from dealer; cheap, $10 X 2 (+/-). Filters live behind the glovebox. Four screws remove outer cover. 1st time, inner moulded bracket requires cutting (You really need to look at a shop manual). And last, recommended cabin filter change is every 30k ..... unless you drive in Wyoming, West Texas, or Iraq.

 

I don't think it will make a difference if I change them sooner. You see I use to drive my car to Ground Zero right after the WTC buildings came down so there is a possibilty that there is more than just pollen in those filters maybe not....but better safe than sorry. Anyway do u think its best that I by them through the dealer I thought they over charge for everything???

 

Purolator supposedly makes a replacement cabin filter as well, PN:C15390. You can get it at any auto parts store.

They have a great PDF instruction sheet which, I think also applies to the Honda OEM filters - http://www.pureoil.com/Pics/Cabin_in...Fs/6943570.pdf

BTW, Honda has greatly improved the cabin filter replacement on the '03 Accord. Just flip down the glove box and slide it in.

 

I believe a few people have used those instructions and have gotten the cabin filter at number of local parts stores.

I'm going to copy this to the Archives.

EricL note: I updated the URL (link) to the PDF file on 11/18/03


http://www.pureoil.com/images/Cabin_...Fs/6943570.pdf

 

URL for the .pdf file changed. Here is the current one.
http://www.pureoil.com/documents/Cab...Fs/6943570.pdf

 

sorry to bring this back from the dead but this was a big help from you guys... thanks