DIY: Cabin Air Filter Replace
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DIY: Cabin Air Filter Replace Dust and Pollen Filter Replacement (With Air Conditioning)
The dust and pollen filters should be replaced every 30k miles (48k km) or 24 months whichever comes first. Replace the filters more often if the air flow is less than usual.
1. Open the glove box. Remove the glove box stop on each side, then hang the glove box down.
2. Remove the filter lid from the blower unit, then pull out the first dust pollen filter. Slide the second filter to the left, and pull it out.
3. Remove the filter from the housing, and replace the filter.
4. Install the filters in the reverse order of removal.
ALLDATA 7.60 Copyright 2003
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The dust and pollen filters should be replaced every 30k miles (48k km) or 24 months whichever comes first. Replace the filters more often if the air flow is less than usual.
1. Open the glove box. Remove the glove box stop on each side, then hang the glove box down.
2. Remove the filter lid from the blower unit, then pull out the first dust pollen filter. Slide the second filter to the left, and pull it out.
3. Remove the filter from the housing, and replace the filter.
4. Install the filters in the reverse order of removal.
ALLDATA 7.60 Copyright 2003
SEE POST #18 FOR PICS
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Will this remove the unusual odor I get from the A/C ??? I know most 7thgen's have this unusual odor with the A/C when it's on a lower temp or when you just shut the A/C.. It smells really bad...
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the ac smell is caused if you keep it on recirculate mode. It's mildew. Use outside air, or turn the heat on for a few mins before shutting off ac.
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Rep Power: 309 Recirc should be used sparingly, It will make the windows fog if used too long. The system is designed to move air in the front (heat / ac/ defrost /vent) and move it out the rear of the cabin, if you use recirc it does not flow properly. Use with A/C and heater at first and then turn it off.
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Originally Posted by Draven2
ok, Now will anything help me get rid of the mildew?
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Use outside air, or turn the heat on for a few mins before shutting off ac.
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Rep Power: 381 I thought recirculate keeps recirculating the existing air inside the cabin this helps keep the temperature cooler as it's easier to cool air that has already been cooler vs cooling outside air over again
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If anyone has a pic of this please post it 
Dust and Pollen Filter Replacement (With Air Conditioning)
The dust and pollen filters should be replaced every 30k miles (48k km) or 24 months whichever comes first. Replace the filters more often if the air flow is less than usual.
1. Open the glove box. Remove the glove box stop on each side, then hang the glove box down.
a.) Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
1b.) While holding the glove box (A), remove the glove box stop (B) on each side.
1c.)Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.
2. Remove the filter lid from the blower unit, then pull out the first dust pollen filter. Slide the second filter to the left, and pull it out.
3. Remove the filter from the housing, and replace the filter.
4. Install the filters in the reverse order of removal.
Copyright
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Service Publication Office
Dust and Pollen Filter Replacement (With Air Conditioning)
The dust and pollen filters should be replaced every 30k miles (48k km) or 24 months whichever comes first. Replace the filters more often if the air flow is less than usual.
1. Open the glove box. Remove the glove box stop on each side, then hang the glove box down.
a.) Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
1b.) While holding the glove box (A), remove the glove box stop (B) on each side.
1c.)Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.
2. Remove the filter lid from the blower unit, then pull out the first dust pollen filter. Slide the second filter to the left, and pull it out.
3. Remove the filter from the housing, and replace the filter.
4. Install the filters in the reverse order of removal.
Copyright
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Service Publication Office
Just replaced my filters today! Great post man! A pretty easy project for moderate DIY'ers 
cause my car's over 4 years old with 40k miles, but this was the first time they've been replaced.
Pollen and crap in the air have been irritating my nose so i gots to thinking I should replace my filters! I went to Autozone to buy cabin air filters, but they only had STP intake air filters so I bought one anyway. Then I went to a NAPA shop and bought their NAPA Gold cabin filters. They all fit well.
Pics - old OEM vs new filters
cause my car's over 4 years old with 40k miles, but this was the first time they've been replaced.Pollen and crap in the air have been irritating my nose so i gots to thinking I should replace my filters! I went to Autozone to buy cabin air filters, but they only had STP intake air filters so I bought one anyway. Then I went to a NAPA shop and bought their NAPA Gold cabin filters. They all fit well.
Pics - old OEM vs new filters
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Originally Posted by def01tones
i just got took out my filters to take a look at them...and HOLY ****!! they were so fvckin nasty. what size are those filters old navy?? i need them bad.
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Originally Posted by CraigW
I think you can use it longer during A/C use.
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Rep Power: 306 Great post man! A pretty easy project for moderate DIY'ers
cause my car's over 4 years old with 40k miles, but this was the first time they've been replaced.
Pollen and crap in the air have been irritating my nose so i gots to thinking I should replace my filters! I went to Autozone to buy cabin air filters, but they only had STP intake air filters so I bought one anyway. Then I went to a NAPA shop and bought their NAPA Gold cabin filters. They all fit well.
Pics - old OEM vs new filters
cause my car's over 4 years old with 40k miles, but this was the first time they've been replaced.Pollen and crap in the air have been irritating my nose so i gots to thinking I should replace my filters! I went to Autozone to buy cabin air filters, but they only had STP intake air filters so I bought one anyway. Then I went to a NAPA shop and bought their NAPA Gold cabin filters. They all fit well.
Pics - old OEM vs new filters
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