How to Change the Cabin Filter in a 1998 Honda Odyssey
The internal air filter on the 1998 Honda Odyssey is called the cabin air filter. The cabin air filter traps any trash and debris from the air before the air gets to the inside cab of the van. The cabin air filter on the 1998 Honda Odyssey also traps dust and pollen from entering the inside cab of the van. The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12,000 to 15,000 miles.
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Things You'll Need
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Wire cutters
- 8mm open end wrench
- Flathead screwdriver
- New cabin air filter-MIAHN00158P
Instructions
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Open the glove box on the passenger side of the van. Remove all of the contents from the glove box.
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Remove the two glove box stops from the slide rail on both sides of the glove box. This will allow the glove box to hang down.
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Remove the two Phillips head screws on each end of the glove box. The Phillips head screws are connecting the glove box to the center frame rail. Pull the glove box out of the opening and set it to the side.
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Remove the two 8-mm bolts that are on each end of the cross brace behind the glove box opening. Slide the open end 8--mm wrench onto the bolts and turn them counterclockwise to loosen and remove the bolts. Slide the cross brace out of the glove box opening.
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Locate the cabin air filter housing. The cabin air filter housing is a vertical plastic box on the lower portion of the glove box opening. Pry the top and bottom plastic clips off of the cabin air filter housing and open the cover to the cabin air filter housing.
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Slide the cabin air filter straight out of the housing and discard the old cabin air filter.
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Slide the new cabin air filter into the housing and close the cover. Push the upper and lower plastic clips back in place on the cabin air filter housing. This will keep the front cover secured to the housing.
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Slide the cross brace back into place. Screw the two Phillips head screws into each end of the cross brace and tighten down with the screwdriver.
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Slide the glove box back into place. Slide the glove box stops back into the slide rails. Screw the two Phillips head screws into the glove box. Tighten the screws down tight with the screwdriver.
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Put the contents back into the glove box and shut the glove box.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure that the new cabin air filter is the same size as the old cabin air filter before discarding.
Always wear safety glasses when replacing the cabin air filter because of the dust and dirt.
