Cabin filter

[sega626]

Okay, so with OC down right now, my source of info is gone. I am contemplating changing the cabin air filter, but cannot find instructions on how. Has anyone already done it? Is it easy enough. I remember some saying something about cutting a bracket/brace...which the dealer said as well, but they want $105+ to do it. I have bids on one on ebay, so I just wonder will I be able to change it myself, or am I making a trip to the dealer?

[dparrothead1]

The following is from WikiAnswers:

To replace the cabin filter on the 2005 Odyssey, the glovebox access is different than earlier years. To drop the glovebox, you must release the damper arm. This is accomplished by first removing the retainer cover/clip which slips over the end of the rod and post (pull/slide off the end of the rod). You must then remove the door stops (2) by prying inward on the tabs inside the glovebox. The glovebox will then lower to reveal the the filter housing. Push inward on the release tabs on eaither side of the housing and slide it out.

(NOTE: When I contacted the local dealer I was told that there was a dash brace in front of the filter housing that would have to be removed by sawing it out. He said that the brace was used during assembly of the vehicle but was not needed in operation. My 2005 Odyssey did NOT have such a brace.)

When inserting the new filter into the filter rack, be sure to place the end pleats into the slots provided. This assures that all air will go through the filter.

Replacement for a 2006 Odyssey is similar to the 2005. There are NO dash braces to cut/remove. As an alternative to removing the two door stops in the glove box (mine did not release easily), one can also remove the two 8 mm screws at the bottom and work the entire glove box out of the dash. This also allows the contents to remain inside the box (useful if its full of stuff).

Hope this helps.....sorry no pictures....

[sega626]

yeah, I saw that...just hoping to find some personal experience...but I guess not enough ppl know about this site yet.

BTW, I see you're in OP, FL. I am just across the border in K-Bay. Been down to OP many times.

[BigFoot48]

I haven't done it yet on my Ody, but did do it on my Element and it shouldn't be a big deal, and certainly not worth $105. You can get a Honda or aftermarket filter from HandA for about $28 or $16. As for how, I have these instructions:

To drop the glovebox, you must release the damper arm. This is accomplished by first removing the retainer cover/clip which slips over the end of the rod and post (pull/slide off the end of the rod). You must then remove the door stops (2) by prying inward on the tabs inside the glovebox. The glovebox will then lower to reveal the the filter housing. Push inward on the release tabs on eaither side of the housing and slide it out.

As an alternative to removing the two door stops in the glove box (mine did not release easily), one can also remove the two 8 mm screws at the bottom and work the entire glove box out of the dash. This also allows the contents to remain inside the box (useful if its full of stuff).

Removing the box will allow access to the filter door.

When inserting the new filter into the filter rack, be sure to place the end pleats into the slots provided. This assures that all air will go through the filter.

[BigFoot48]

Here's the diagram. #7 is the door and filter holder, and #8 is the filter.

[eneka]

it is extremly easy..probably take you less than 5 min after you know how to do it. The instructions bigfoot had posted is basicly what you do. the glove box stoppers might be hard to remove tho..but after a few times it gets eaiser since you'll know the way it comes out.

[box-E]

I know on our 07 it takes longer to empty the glove box than to change the filter. Drew

[BigFoot48]

When I changed my cabin filter on my Element at 25,000 miles I was amazed at how dirty it was, so these things do actually work, at least with the windows up!

[MTPockets08]

Yep, super easy to access the CAF on my 2008. You really should pull them and at least shop-vac them off once or twice a year. You'll know when your CAF is really plugged with debris by the diminished air flow from your HVAC system. You can also cut and use decent furnace filter media for CAF use (if you wanna go ghetto )

Joel

[eneka]

Originally Posted by MTPockets08

Yep, super easy to access the CAF on my 2008. You really should pull them and at least shop-vac them off once or twice a year. You'll know when your CAF is really plugged with debris by the diminished air flow from your HVAC system. You can also cut and use decent furnace filter media for CAF use (if you wanna go ghetto )

Joel

for your 08' did you have a cabin air filter?...cause i think for the 05-07 LX models they didn't come with one