How to install cabin filter in 2012 Acura TL

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 9, 2012 | 10:51 PM
  #1  
slickjem's Avatar
Thread Starter
2nd Gear
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 7
How to install cabin filter in 2012 Acura TL

1. Open the glove box. Remove the glove box separator (A) by carefully pulling it straight back.
2. Remove the dust and pollen filter assembly (A) from the blower unit.
3. Remove the filter (A) from the housing (B), and replace the filter.
4. Install the filter in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leaking out of the blower unit.
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2012 | 10:54 PM
  #2  
chris275's Avatar
6th Gear
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
I don't see pictures if you were referring to (a) and (b) as them
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2012 | 11:53 AM
  #3  
slickjem's Avatar
Thread Starter
2nd Gear
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 7
Pictures did not copy, just follow written instructions, you will have no problem
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2013 | 12:02 PM
  #4  
bobdgolfer's Avatar
1st Gear
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 1
From: Somerset, MA (Near Providence, RI)
Easier than I thought - Cabin Filter Install

You actually do not need pictures to install a new cabin filter into the 2012 Acura TL. You just pull out the glove box divider ( the shelf in the glove box), and the filter presents itself for removal. I was quoted a price of $90 to have the dealer do the job - I bought an OEM filter from a Boston dealer (Bernardi ACURA Parts) for $26.63 and installed it in about five minutes. The hardest part of the job was emptying the glove box. Thank you slickjem.
Reply
Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:46 PM
  #5  
SteveBobo's Avatar
10th Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 14
Likes: 3
From: The Bronx
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=cabin+air

Same as the 12
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2013 | 07:46 PM
  #6  
fwood's Avatar
6th Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Texas Hill Country
They sould be so ashamed to charge for this.
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2013 | 07:47 PM
  #7  
fwood's Avatar
6th Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Texas Hill Country
They should be so ashamed to charge for this.
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2013 | 11:23 AM
  #8  
todd-tl-12's Avatar
4th Gear
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Pohanka Acura in VA wants $174.95 to replace the air filter and cabin filter. I'll just do it myself. Thanks for the post.
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2013 | 06:37 PM
  #9  
05RL in NH's Avatar
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 31
Likes: 2
From: NH
Brand?

What brand of cabin filter does everyone recommend?

OEM?

Other?

And why.
Reply
Old Jul 28, 2013 | 03:34 PM
  #10  
vinnier6's Avatar
Safety Car
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,577
Likes: 34
From: dallas
i bought a new cabin air filter at autozone for 12 bucks....
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2015 | 03:06 PM
  #11  
Lucky7uciano's Avatar
5th Gear
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: NYC
Why did I do this at the dealership smh

So I just paid 150 to replace the cabin air filter and the engine filter at my dealership smh...I could of done it myself -___-
Reply
Old Mar 29, 2015 | 01:34 PM
  #12  
Reorge's Avatar
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 831
Likes: 188
From: New Orleans, LA
I generally use OEM parts for everything but not in this case. The Acura/Honda cabin filter is toooooo expensive ($38+ list, $26+ via online). My recommendation is Purolator for about half the price at local stores. But the cabin filter is not a critical item so I assume any brand will do.
Reply
Old Apr 1, 2015 | 08:13 AM
  #13  
SilverJ's Avatar
Drifting
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,356
Likes: 269
From: PA
I used the Purolator one for about 15.00. You need to give a good pull to get the glove box separator out, just make sure you pull it straight out.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Yumcha
Automotive News
9
Feb 25, 2020 09:57 AM
nanos
Car Parts for Sale
26
Nov 12, 2015 08:41 PM
Nitin
Car Parts for Sale
4
Sep 30, 2015 08:22 PM
kuzdu
5G TLX (2015-2020)
3
Sep 10, 2015 08:42 PM
Aleax
3G TL (2004-2008)
24
Sep 9, 2015 08:04 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:08 PM.