How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in a 2003-2006 Honda CRV

Replacement Filter Elements

If you have noticed that the air conditioner is not smelling as fresh as it used to, it may be time to change the cabin air filter (sometimes referred to as the "dust and pollen filter"). The Honda Owner's Manual states that the cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles under normal driving conditions. If you often drive in dusty conditions or on dirt roads, the filter should be changed more often.

Things You'll Need

• New filters (Purolator C15439 or equivalent)

Instructions

1. Open the glove box, remove all contents, and locate the stops on each side near the top of the glove box.

2. While holding the glove box cover, remove the two glove box stops by gently pressing them from the outside. After you've removed the stops, let the cover hang down and out of the way.

3. Remove the filter lid from the blower unit by depressing the clip on the left side of the lid to release it.

4. Pull out the first filter. Slide the second filter to the left and pull it out also.

5. Install the new filters. Make sure that the "air flow" arrows on the filter elements are pointing in the same direction as the arrows on the filter housings.

6. Reinstall glove box stops.

Tips & Warnings

• Note that the filters are sold as a pair (two filters are included in the box).