davidspalding

This is a modified version of the 1GEN DIY instructions, with new details for the 2GEN TSX



ACCESSING THE FILTER ( NEW 2009 (2GEN TSX) ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS)

Thanks for FJPthree, we have info and pictures for accessing the 2GEN blower assembly. For 2009, the designers eliminated the need to drop the glove box by installing a trap door at the back of it.

Open the glovebox and remove all your contents.



To access the trap door in back, remove the detachable shelf as per the 2009 TSX Owner's Manual, p. 158. This will expose the rear wall of the glovebox and two tabs are clearly visible on the left and right.



Move these tabs in, and the trap door can be removed. Voila, the pollen filter tray is visible.




REMOVING THE FILTER TRAY

The air filter tray is removed by pushing two release tabs inward, and sliding the tray straight out. It's just like the Honda Accord unit pictured here on Temple of Vtec (you can see the pneumatic arm clearly there, too).

(Image of 1GEN blower assembly exposed behind glovebox.)



The filter drops into the tray, with the filter's "air flow" indicator matching the tray's. On the fore and aft end, the outermost vanes of the filter fit into a retaining slot; if you don't do this, some vanes will be "scrunched."

Re-assemble the glovebox in the reverse order.


For further discussion on filters (brands, quality, availability), check the 1GEN cabin air filter DIY post.

References:
2004 TSX Owner's Manual
2009 TSX Owner's Manual
Temple of VTEC article by "Trip"
micronAir complete product reference, 2006-2007

Thanks to all the previous contributors:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-problems-fixes-145/cabin-filter-2009-tsx-684014/
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2063
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21633
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31992

fjpthree

Well put....good job

davidspalding

FYI. Further images of the blower assembly ... removing the filter tray, inserting a new filter ... can be found in the 2004 Owners Manual Maintenance section (p. 271).

305TSXGT

is there any recomendation on which in cabin filter to buy (i dont plan to buy it from Acura but from advance auto parts )

davidspalding

In my original 1GEN DIY thread (you can find it from the DIY FAQ), I list several makes. Frankly, my favorite is whatever I can get cheaply, so I'll replace it more often.

davidspalding

BTW, I just replaced my ATP HA5 carbon filter with a -> Fram Fresh Breeze CF10134, <- for 2004-2008 TSX and equivalent Accords. Carbon, baking soda, etc. I think that's the same part the 2GEN TSX uses, and it's at a bargain price currently (free shipping).

Other part #s from my service document (where I record parts and work done): Honda 80292-SDA-A01; micronAir MP 180, HN03104P (CombiFilter HN03104C); Purolator C35519; Napa 4815; Bosch P3875.

305TSXGT

thanks Mr Spalding and others.....took me less than five minutes to change the in-cabin filter; i couldnt believe how dirty my filter was .

patcracks

this is a good spot too post a pic of dirty filters...mines gonna be so nasty lol

MrOtocinclus

Excellent info, thank you.

MrOtocinclus

Using the instructions in this thread, I checked my air filter today and although it wasn't that dirty, it's been in use for over a year so I'm going to change it. For others who are looking for replacement parts, here is a list that I gathered during my research:

Acura/Honda 80292-SDA-A01
Purolator C35519
Wix 24815
Fram CF10134 (OP's choice)

I think I'll go with the Fram as the carbon and baking soda seems better than plain. Thanks again OP!

lightjak_tsx

.... nice... thanks

patcracks

wow I just changed my filter after 2 years and 23k miles...this thing was FILTHY...not only was it black from cigarette smoke it had TONS of leaves the thing was just one solid mass....FILTHY!!!!!!!!!

davidspalding

Oooh, tell me you stopped to take a pic of that beauty.... Post it here!

TheGoodGuy

the instructions are easy but i had such a hard time taking the f'ing shelf off.. the manual instructions arent all that.. anybody got some better instructions for the shelf. for next time.

patcracks

yeah just pull out on the sides and bottom of the shelf thats how I got it..straight out towards the seat...I didnt take a pic of the filter...it was pretty bad.

amshah97

Thanks everyone for the guidance! Replaced mine today.