scrb09

Read the first post. OEM is a particulate filter whereas ATP is a charcoal activated. Difference is a 3 layer v/s a 5 layer design. Charcoal activated prevents odours in the cabin.

there is a link to Bosch's website in the first link, follow that where they exaplain the difference...

ubnpast

The OEM is a micron filter, where I dont know what the ATP is. I know the atp has charcoal. the link doesnt work, however I did find the bosch filter and it is pretty expensive.

Why dont you guys just get another OEM filter?

scrb09

Q. Are there other names for a cabin filter?A. Yes, here is a list of cabin filter aliases; Pollen Filter, Interior Air Filter, Micro Filter, Micron Filter, Combi/Combo Filter, Dust Filter, Air Conditioning Filter, Passenger Compartment Air Filter, A/C Particle Filter, Dust & Pollen Filter, Interior Ventilation Filter.

So micron filter is just another name for cabin filter.

Again

Charcoal Filters go one step better. They have an additional carbon layer that absorbs toxic and foul-smelling gases such as ozone, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and hydrocarbons, plus an additional cover layer for extra protection. This results in a noticeable improvement in the air inside the vehicle.

Would you agree its worth the extra $2 ?

#1HondaLover

Does the filter actually filter cabin air when in recirculation mode?

ubnpast

I got an OEM one yesterday. I pulled mine out with 54k miles on it, it didnt look too bad, it was dark in some areas, I was just going to blow off some of the debris on it. Good thing I didnt, because when I compared it to the new one there was no comparison. The new one is soo white, and makes the old filter look black, like someone put it in mud and tired to rinse it off. The air seems to smell better too.

KJSmitty

Just so you know, the Bosch carbon filter is a misprint and does not fit the 04-06 TL.. Probably the 2nd gen etc..

Georgiapeach

just replaced this and was wondering if anyone knew what the right wire harness is for now that ive seen it its going to bug me the white one

ubnpast

zeezz

isn't the left for trunk button deactivation, and the right one for the light in the glovebox?

Pakman

What does that hook on the right side do? Mine doesn't connect to anything. It just sits there. I thought it would be connected to the glove box. My car doesn't have those 2 tabs either. I just pulled the whole thing off.

Ron A

The hook on the right side connects to the door so it doesn't drop down and break the hinges.

badboy

Anyone care to share the dimensions of the cabin filter?

I ordered two HA5s again from rock auto, but this time the filter looks different than the first time I got it, and it also looks a little too big. I don't want to have to open up the glove box assembly to find that the filter they sent is not the correct size.

Also, they sent me a paper filter in one of the boxes. So only one of them was a charcoal filter.

Ron A

width 9 3/16"
depth 8 3/4"
height 1 3/16"

Pakman

Well then, mine must be broken... Gotta take it in.

Ron A

The hook looks ok to me. There is a rectangular opening in the glove box door that the hook fits into, and then you pull it towards you (upwards) and it will click into place on a little rod that's in the door. If it doesn't click in, then the rod in the door might be broken off. It will make a loud pop when it clicks in, but it's pretty strong so it shouldn't break. To remove it you push down on that little ridged part and it will pop off the rod.

PeteThaPitbull

jus ordered the ATP #HA5 Cabin Air Filter, filter + shipping came to $23.00..seems like the price keeps going up since this thread started but not that big of a deal. $15.80 for filter and $7.20 shipping. im going to cut out a rectangular hole in the housing so next time all i need to do is un-clip the glovebox and pop in the filter..taking my time should take more then an 1/1.5 hrs to remove the whole thing, cut it out and put it back together

TL-CrAzIe-05

Thank you all for your inputs...this will make things much simpler when mine arrives in the mail. I will also be cutting out the portin in the glove box to make it much simpler the next time.

NBP04TL4ME

Anyone ordered/replaced the engine air filter from Rockauto as well? I need to replace both and figured I would try and get them both from Rockauto. Thoughts? Reccomendations?

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

I've ordered many items from Rock Auto, fast shipping, no problems. They are just the "middle man", as they send the orders to various suppliers/warehouses. If you order 10 items, they may arrive at you destination in 4 different boxes.

Evader

I could not find this on rockauto for my 07 TL-S. Any suggestions?

ImPoRtHoNdA

Hello everyone. I just recently changed my cabin filter, and i kinda ran off without reading the thread, even though it was RIGHT in front of my face! and i kinda broke one of the pins that holds up up the glove box framing. (the ones that has the center hole to unlock them) Any where i can get one of these? oh yeah, and the other one, i don't know how to put back in, it wont lock back up when pushing the pin in. Thanks

ie these pins:
http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/35/picture0793jt.jpg


LOOK AT HOW DIRTY THESE ARE!!! (i bought the filter from acura)

Bearcat94

Maybe this helps. Same Part Number 2005 MT and 2007 TL-S.

2007 TL-S:

Item: 7
Part #: 80292-SDA-A01
Part Desc: ELEMENT, FILTER 2007 TL
Price Retail/Discounted: $21.70/$17.14

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...s=&view=normal



2005 TL:

Item: 7
Part #: 80292-SDA-A01

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...s=&view=normal

TCY

Thanks everyone for your tips and pics. I just got done and this saved me $140. I snapped a bunch of pics with my new cell phone. Unfortunately, it's a cell phone. The pics are crap. So I am unable to contribute back to this wonderful thread.

In lieu of that, here's a couple of things I learned:
- The poster who suggested pulling on glove compartment assembly horizontally, starting with the right hand side. With the exception of the upper left corner, the rest came right out easily. The left corner took quite a bit of tugging. Just keep pulling horizontally.
- I did not take the glove box off the compartment assembly, nor did I disconnect the wires. I didn't want to loosen the screws, or accidently break the plastic clips on the wiring harnesses. So what I found out was that by lifting the whole assembly up so the wires are not in the way, the old filter was able to slide out. At the end of the day, I only had to unscrew two bolts at the bottom, and pop the two plastic fasteners at the top. [P.S. another for the poster who said to push in the center pin on the plastic fasteners. Left to my own devices, I would have pried them off and royally hosed the fasteners in the process]

Now that I know what is involved, I guess, it is not too hard for a trained tech to do this quite quickly - meaning, I would not necessarily recommend cutting a hole in front of the filter.

Thx everyone.

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

Alright, so does this mean that base 3G TL's, and the '07-up TL-S's use the same cabin filter, i.e. the ATP HA5?

ImPoRtHoNdA

so nobody can help me with those plugs in the glove box huh? everytime i open the glove box door, the inner box falls out. =(

Bearcat94

If you've got a dealer near by, just pop in and go to the parts desk. I'd bet dollars to doughnut's they've got plenty in stock. Shouldn't cost but a couple bucks and maybe not even that.

Take the broken one with you as a reference.

TCY

When re-installing, push the pins all the way back out. Notice how the prongs will now easily come together to a point. Insert the prongs back into the hole and push the whole assembly into the hole until the head is flush with the surface. Then push the center pin in so that it is flush with the head.

This should work unless something else is broken with the pin (probably from forcing it out before it was "released").

nfnsquared

Has anyone tried the O'reilly/Microguard cabin air filters? I can't find any detailed info on them and the O'reilly website doesn't give any details.

nfnsquared

^^^^Never mind, it's a two piece, non-charcoal, $15.99. ATP is better. The Bosch is a two piece as well. (This is for '04TL).

ensley696

When I pulled the back housing out, 2 or 3 of my clips broke? DOes anyone know if there is a way to replace just the back assembly, not the whole glove box or am I better off using some sort of apoxy to glue the clips back on the housing? THanks in advance

want2xl

Thanks to everyone for your previous posts. It seriously took me less than 20 minutes to perform this task, including removing the glove box (I highly recommend). I didn't disconnect the wires. After your remove the two push in clips, and the two Philips bolts on the bottom, it's sort of scary to start pulling on the dash. One poster mentioned pull from the right side in a horizontal direction. This was completely accurate, and it greatly helped my cause.

One of the reasons why there is so much disparity between your air filters is because the one on the left is a Charcoal cabin filter, and the Acura one is not. The charcoal filter has the grey colored membrane.

KJSmitty

No,
The one on the left is just dirty... :-)

Acura does not make a charcoal filter... I changed mine the first time at about 10 or 12K. It looked the same. Depending on your environment the cabin filter could easily be justified/changed every 6 months. Thats why so many of us have created an easy access. Keeps from degrading the clips etc. of the entire glove box assembly - not that that's a big deal or process either.

Cheers

evnash

just replaced mine tonight. man it was dirty. full of bugs and pine needles! i noticed that even with 3 air freshener my car just didnt smell good. after 5 mins of driving it already smelled cleaner. thx for the howto.

TheBigWhite 21

What does DIY stand for? I need to replace my air cabin filter as well. I had that A12 service pop message due soon, and when i went to get an oil change, i asked acura how much it would cost to do it, he said around 40 something for the labor and 89.99 for install..im like..uh kay..i'll probably come back. But my friend told me that i could just do it myself and for a waaay cheaper. So I am going that route and i am going to follow these directions would seem every helpful.

Where do you guys suggest i should but a replacement and how do i know if i am getting the right one for my car? I have an 06 Tl.

Thanks.

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

DIY= Do It Yourself. As for where to get it, and which part # to get, check my post, #104. The place to order it from is on the very first post of this thread. That part # fits ALL 3G TL's, including the Type-S. Hope this helps!

TheBigWhite 21

Thanks sooo much man! yes, it's very helpful

TheBigWhite 21

Quick question though, i went to your post and navigated through the site,

what are the differences between the following filters:
FILTER ASSY., AIR CONDITIONER
ELEMENT, FILTER
CABIN AIR FILTER
AIR PC CABIN FILTER
VENT FILTER

SouthernBoy

Looks like one and the same to me, just different people referring to it differently.

The '04 TL Service Manual refers to the cabin filter as the Pollen Filter, but most people just call it the cabin filter. As for after-market OEM replacements, consider the Purolator C35519. Pep Boys and Advance Auto carry it.

TheBigWhite 21

Excellent! Thanks dude.

TheBigWhite 21

Ive decided to get the following filter:

WIX Part # 24815 More Info {Cabin Air Filter}

$14 bucks. :-D