i was just wondering if anyone has changed their AC filter?
how much does it cost?
is it easy to do yourself? (where is it located)
my car is about to hit 60K and i need to do it soon.
thanks

 

theres instructions on acurainspired.com, i think.
but they are for an MDX.

i also want to do thisw.

i think you have take apart the glove box and part of the console.

 

I had the filter changed at ~ 40K miles. I had the dealer do it, only because I was in for some warranty work. It cost ~ $60 including the price of the filter. It was worth it to me to have them do it as I'm not necessarily handy, but if you're good with tools (and can maintain a low level of frustration if things don't go your way when changing the filter), then by all means, take a crack at it. For me, it was worth letting the dealer replace it.

 

Bought it for $15 or $20 and did it myself. I'll post if I find the instructions. They're floating around here somewhere and the job itself is very easy. The filter is behind the front passenger storage compartment.

 

Here's the DIY on how to change them:

http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...t=cabin+filter

I too will do this soon.

 

ahh u beat me to the post. i was looking for that link to post. oh well. let me post it anyways

http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...t=Cabin+filter

 

i have one more question. where online can i get the filter? i have checked other links people have posted in the past, but i just don't see it there. can anyone help.
thanks

 

i got both mine from the honda dealer (cost me like30$) check with the local auto parts stores. they can get them too if they dont have them in stock. and its extremly easy to do

 

You can get them on this site... or follow the links above and you will find other places to buy the filters. I got the Purolaters or something like that for $22 after shipping.

 

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.net/...p/mws/home.htm
try this link
They have good deals on regular factory air filters--about $18 (my dealer wanted $40)---Not sure about the deal on the air conditioning filter $14???per I think--need 2.
BTW, I changed my own and I'm not handy. Very easy job. Wish I could get $70 for 10 minutes work.

 

Great directions, I now have my little car project for the weekend.

33K miles and now a filter change, cool--it is the AC filter after all.

 

This is very easy to do following the directions on the site. I got my car at 50k miles. I changed the filter, for the first time (I know cuz I had to cut the plastic tabs).

The old filter was BLACK with pollen and grime all over it.

- Naresh

 

I find that the TL is far easier to do this on than a 1998 V6 Accord.

The Accord had 2 metal bars that had to be removed.

I wouldn't pay a dealer to do this. It is too easy.

 

thanks for everyones help, suggestions and ideas.

 

I was too lazy so I had the dealer changed mine at 80K miles.