SuzukaBlueAP2

Just thought I would do a quick DIY on the dust/pollen filter replacement. The ISO was off on my camera for some of the photos, but, you'll get the point.

Open Glove Box:



Pull in the left and right side of the glove box like so. This will allow the compartment to open up fully.



Anything inside will fall out on the floor.



On both side pinch in these tabs that hold the filter in. While doing so pull it towards you. This is where the filter element is.



Filter in tray:



Take out the filter and replace with the new one. It should only go in one way as there is a direction for the air flow marked on the plastic tray.

Take note that the ECU is in that location as well. Just an FYI.

CivicWagonRUS

Sweet, thanks for the DIY!

Blue-Civic-Hybrid

iTrader: (1)

How often do you have to replace that filter?

743power

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I think the manual recommends every 15k. . .

Around once a year should be good, I know I'm due for mine.

SuzukaBlueAP2

Yes, Honda recommends every 15K miles. Mine had 19K on it and wasn't too bad. But, once a year is probably a good thing. If you notice musty smells or really dirty filters sooner, then it couldn't hurt to replace as needed.

E-AT_me

hey, thanks! now if only i remember this when i need to do mine. apparently there is a 7500 miles service that needs to be completed on my car soon...

eL

Almost 30k on my Fit and I just recently changed the intake filter (Still managed good mpg)

Haven't gotten around to this one yet.

keepdemk1xds

where can i buy replacement filters??

thanks for the DIY info!

SuzukaBlueAP2

I bet yours is icky El.


I'm getting ready to take a look at the one in my S, too. It is still the original from 4 years ago when I bought it!

SuzukaBlueAP2

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by keepdemk1xds &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">where can i buy replacement filters??

thanks for the DIY info!</TD></TR></TABLE>

$16.08 right now from H and A

http://www.handaaccessories.com/fit07.html

24TEN

iTrader: (2)

good stuff, good to see another DIY. my girl's car is right around 15k/1 year old now so i'll be doing this thanks to the help of this write up

Adamd

are these for air con or just a general cabin filter?

eL

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I'm getting ready to take a look at the one in my S, too. It is still the original from 4 years ago when I bought it! </TD></TR></TABLE>

34k and still haven't done this

I guess I should pick up a filter soon. I'll check mine out today lol

SuzukaBlueAP2

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Adamd &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are these for air con or just a general cabin filter?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes.


LOL

Any air that comes out of your vents is going to pass through this filter.

KamakuraKid

I changed mine today after 27,000 kms. Now the A/C blows stronger as does the fan in general. A very good move replacing it. The old filter was a dirty blue, the new one is a bright baby blue. I could not believe it was the same filter, dirty it was.

vsmhatched

good stuff

KingKnight

Wow, I was this close to getting one for commutes. Then I learned about this fruity *** pollen filter. Be a man and sniff pollen yo!

SuzukaBlueAP2

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Yes. I suspect that if the filter was never changed and became severely clogged it could cause premature wear on the blower fan.

jrzy2nR

i just rolled into 30k....took mine out saw some crap in it used a blower in the show and sprayed it out ill wait til my paycheck comes soon to replace it since i get employee discount since i work at honda

SuzukaBlueAP2

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jrzy2nR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just rolled into 30k....took mine out saw some crap in it used a blower in the show and sprayed it out ill wait til my paycheck comes soon to replace it since i get employee discount since i work at honda</TD></TR></TABLE>

Just curious, but, what is your cost for the filter?

jrzy2nR

i think its around 20 for me, lol i laugh cause they charge customers 89.95 at my honda dealership. I took one out the first time for this guy and showed him and the girl was at the desk and she said sir that would be 89.95 i was like whoa knowing that it took me all less than 3 minutes to take it out and install a new one.

SuzukaBlueAP2

You must be thinking about something different. This dust/pollen filter sells for $16. lol

jrzy2nR

cabin filter......no im not.....i know what honda charges CUSTOMERS. It probably cost like i said around 20. They charge for the service of it 89.95 for us techs to put in the cabin filters for the customer, otherwise it cost me to buy it myself around 20....not sure what the real price is for me with my discount i havent cared to check

SuzukaBlueAP2

ahh...for filter service, not just filter. gotcha.

jrzy2nR

yup yup just another rape case the stealership does to its beloved customers