Cabin FIlter

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-04-2004, 05:08 PM
  #1  
Cruisin'
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Montclair, NJ
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Cabin FIlter

Does anyone have detailed instructions for replacing the cabin filters on a 2003 3.2TL-S (with pictures preferably)?
Old 08-04-2004, 06:06 PM
  #2  
Boomer SOONER
 
ou sig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: McKinney, TX
Age: 41
Posts: 3,729
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 14 Posts
its real easy...open your glove box, you will see two rollers on each top end - that allow it to come down easy, pull them toward the middle of the box to remove them - they just snap out. then pop off the little straps on the side of the box, now the glove box will be able to fall all the way down. Now you will see a black plastic strip going vertically right in the middle of the area behind the glove box, you will probably have to cut it since it will be the first time...very easy. Now you will see two filters, just slide them out and put the new ones in - remember to keep the plastic housing that they sit in when you install the new ones, BTW you can get the filters at any AutoZone or store like that.
Old 08-05-2004, 01:38 AM
  #3  
Purchased: April 28, 2001
 
edgalang's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 3,009
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by OU Sig
its real easy...open your glove box, you will see two rollers on each top end - that allow it to come down easy, pull them toward the middle of the box to remove them - they just snap out. then pop off the little straps on the side of the box, now the glove box will be able to fall all the way down. Now you will see a black plastic strip going vertically right in the middle of the area behind the glove box, you will probably have to cut it since it will be the first time...very easy. Now you will see two filters, just slide them out and put the new ones in - remember to keep the plastic housing that they sit in when you install the new ones, BTW you can get the filters at any AutoZone or store like that.

I just installed new cabin filters yesterday and you forgot 2 steps. You would HAVE to remove the glove box in order to remove the platic seal that is BEHIND the platic peice that you would of had to cut if you were doing it for the first time.

Too bad I forgot to take pics. :o
Old 08-05-2004, 10:49 AM
  #4  
Boomer SOONER
 
ou sig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: McKinney, TX
Age: 41
Posts: 3,729
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 14 Posts
hmmmm maybe, but mine wasnt the first time, but thanks for the clear up. well it is still easy at least
Old 08-06-2004, 10:32 AM
  #5  
Cruisin'
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Montclair, NJ
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
How do you completely remove the glove box?
Old 08-06-2004, 11:55 AM
  #6  
Purchased: April 28, 2001
 
edgalang's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 3,009
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by goldsteinp
How do you completely remove the glove box?

:sqnteek: Unscew it off the hinges.
Old 08-06-2004, 12:08 PM
  #7  
2003 SSM TLS
 
69ssrscam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Cumming, GA
Posts: 550
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
How often should the cabin filters be replaced???
Old 08-06-2004, 12:11 PM
  #8  
Boomer SOONER
 
ou sig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: McKinney, TX
Age: 41
Posts: 3,729
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 14 Posts
depends...if you notice your AC not blowing as hard, or every 20-40K miles just depending on how dusty your environment is.
Old 08-06-2004, 01:45 PM
  #9  
Purchased: April 28, 2001
 
edgalang's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 3,009
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by 69ssrscam
How often should the cabin filters be replaced???

every 30k miles.
Old 08-06-2004, 01:50 PM
  #10  
2003 SSM TLS
 
69ssrscam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Cumming, GA
Posts: 550
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks!!!! I think I'll change mine this weekend.
Old 08-13-2004, 09:43 PM
  #11  
Instructor
 
greenpelikan's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Los Angeles (Silverlake)
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Clarification:

The rollers are attached to the black square caps on the inside wall (L/R) of the glove box. These caps are held on by tension clips. Reach outside of the glove box just below the rollers and squeeze the clips to ease the caps out. Push these caps towards the inside of the glove box.

The clip on the left side will be more difficult. You might need some tool to help you compress one end of the clip. I use the head of an angle plier to push with.

This way, you may complete your task without breaking anything.
Old 08-15-2004, 09:03 PM
  #12  
Pro
 
PDX3.2TL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 596
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i just did it... you'll be hesitant to cut along the two straight up hashes, but don't worry, you'll reuse the piece to cover it up. Otherwise, walk in the park. Took me 15 mins for the whole thing. BTW, use the AV6 cabin filter. It is cheaper than it's more expensive "acura" counterpart! have fun!
Old 08-15-2004, 10:30 PM
  #13  
Senior Moderator
 
fsttyms1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Appleton WI
Age: 49
Posts: 81,383
Received 3,063 Likes on 2,119 Posts
here is the area with the glove box removed
sorry those are the only pics of the process i took





Old 08-16-2004, 12:15 AM
  #14  
Purchased: April 28, 2001
 
edgalang's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 3,009
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
here is the area with the glove box removed
sorry those are the only pics of the process i took


What's being powered by the telephone wire?
Old 08-16-2004, 01:21 AM
  #15  
Chloe @ 17mo
 
AsianRage's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Snohomish, WA
Posts: 3,931
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I guess I should go replace my cabin filter next week.

Where should I get the filter?
Old 08-16-2004, 02:59 AM
  #16  
Purchased: April 28, 2001
 
edgalang's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 3,009
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by AsianRage
I guess I should go replace my cabin filter next week.

Where should I get the filter?
Any Acura parts dealer...any Honda parts dealer....or online.

www.acuraautomotiveparts.org



Their price is $13.18 each.


OR....you can support this site and buy them here.

http://www.autocarparts.com/cart/ind...=1092643200437
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rcs86
Car Parts for Sale
3
08-02-2016 06:52 PM
knight rider
Car Talk
9
03-04-2016 08:59 AM
LeVeL
3G TL (2004-2008)
38
10-18-2015 04:19 PM
steve
2G TL (1999-2003)
5
09-30-2015 09:23 PM
merc009
3G TL (2004-2008)
4
09-29-2015 03:06 PM



Quick Reply: Cabin FIlter



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:08 PM.