Does anyone have detailed instructions for replacing the cabin filters on a 2003 3.2TL-S (with pictures preferably)?

 

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

 

hmmmm maybe, but mine wasnt the first time, but thanks for the clear up. well it is still easy at least

 

How do you completely remove the glove box?

 

:sqnteek: Unscew it off the hinges.

 

How often should the cabin filters be replaced???

 

depends...if you notice your AC not blowing as hard, or every 20-40K miles just depending on how dusty your environment is.

 

every 30k miles.

 

Thanks!!!! I think I'll change mine this weekend.

 

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.

 

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!

 

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?

 

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