Easier Diy Cabin Air Filter Replacement

[Armystrong]

Now install the Air Box Door, then put the metal brace back in place and install its hardware, then reinstall the GB lower left phillips screwdriver (underneath the left side of the GB), reinstall the two clips, and finally put all the junk back in the GB and your family will be ready to ride in the Pilot with clean air flowing inside.

These are the procedure I took so I didn't have to remove the right side kick board and the lower door trim. It took about 20 minutes in all and the next time will be even faster but I will always take my time lowering the GB with the left GB retaining bolt removed.

This is an easy task anyone can do. Have fun and take your time.

[jestmaty]

Very, very nice pictorial and description of this easy maintanence item!

Welcome to HPorg, you've got 22 posts under your belt so far, we will all benefit from future write ups from you!

[Armystrong]

Originally posted by jestmaty
Very, very nice pictorial and description of this easy maintanence item!

Welcome to HPorg, you've got 22 posts under your belt so far, we will all benefit from future write ups from you!

Thanks for the welcome JESTMATY. I want to help others here in the Forum as much as it has helped me. Anything and everything I do on my pilot that may assist someone else will be documented and added to this forum.

Once again, thanks for the compliment and the welcome.

[The Green Hornet]

Awsome job., thanks.

[rocky]

This deserves a sticky

[Armystrong]

Originally posted by rocky
This deserves a sticky

Thanks Rocky and others for the compliments. I just like to share what I think is a decent finished product for the DIYers. I just want to give back in a way since I take alot of information from the site.

[787_Pilot]

Followed these instructions and replaced my cabin air filter in less than 30 minutes time. The dealership wanted to charge me $120 parts and labor....HA!

Thanks much!

787_Pilot

[A6Pilot]

The above attached picture appeared to show the filter clogged and filthy. Not necessarily so. The original filter installed at the factory came impregnated with activated carbon. Out of the box, it took on a grey cast, exactly as shown in the picture. As a test, flip the filter over and notice the 'clean' side looks essentially the same.

The original filter was designed for double duty - remove dust and particulates, and remove airborne aerosol contaminants. Replacement filters (even from the dealer) do not contain this activated carbon treatment, and come out of the box pure white. Recently Fram and Bosch have announced plans to treat their cabin filters with activated carbon. I'll bet those filters will take on a grey cast in the process.

BTW-
The old style Fram cabin filter is part #CF8813, and the carbon impregnated one is part #CF8813A.

Still haven't figured out why Honda does not supply the dealers with the exact filter they install on the assembly line. Isn't that why you go back to the dealer, instead of the aftermarket?

[jay]

Originally posted by A6Pilot
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Still haven't figured out why Honda does not supply the dealers with the exact filter they install on the assembly line. Isn't that why you go back to the dealer, instead of the aftermarket?

Toyota does the same thing, and I could not find an aftermarket filter of any kind for my '07 Camry Hybrid, instead of the cheesy Toyota replacement filter. I bet I go through the same thing next December, when I'm ready to swap out the original filter in my '08 Highlander Hybrid.

[Armystrong]

Originally posted by A6Pilot
The above attached picture appeared to show the filter clogged and filthy. Not necessarily so. The original filter installed at the factory came impregnated with activated carbon. Out of the box, it took on a grey cast, exactly as shown in the picture. As a test, flip the filter over and notice the 'clean' side looks essentially the same.

The original filter was designed for double duty - remove dust and particulates, and remove airborne aerosol contaminants. Replacement filters (even from the dealer) do not contain this activated carbon treatment, and come out of the box pure white. Recently Fram and Bosch have announced plans to treat their cabin filters with activated carbon. I'll bet those filters will take on a grey cast in the process.

Good Information on the filter. I jus thought it was ash from all the fires in Alaska. There was also some dust, leaves, hair, and some feathers..........not sure how feathers got in there.

Needless to say it was dirty and ready to be replaced.

[tim.s]

Good afternoon. My username is tim.s, I'm a long time owner...first time pollen filter changer.

This really is a pretty simple job. The first time is more difficult, because you have to remove the plastic crossbar. But even that only took a couple minutes.

Nice job on the photo-instructions Armystrong, I refered to these before I started and there were no surprises. I give this thread

The only thing I did different was that I used a pair of side cutters to cut out the plastic crossbar. Once I saw the size of the pre-perforations in the plastic, I realized I could use the side cutters and avoid having plastic bits scattered from the saw.

My old filter was pretty much dirty grey like everyone else. And I got the new filter shipped in from Hondacuraworld.

I examined the HVAC while I was in there and snapped some photos of the main fan, recirc baffle, etc... for future reference.

[Armystrong]

Glad some of the instructions could help. The cutters are a darn good idea, something I thought of but the only thing I had infront of me was the little saw.

My intent was to help others and I am glad the post has helped you and others. Today I put in the USA SPEC PA11-HON for my wifes Ipod. I didn't do a DIY but I will say the USA SPEC Ipod adapter kit ROCKS! The best $100 dollars I have spent on the Pilot.

Sorry for the off topic.

Take Care

[mfisher1967]

Excellent post! I will be sure to use this method the next time I replace the cabin air filter.

[e2thek]

I saw the other DIY on this filter and it looked like it a lot more stuff being removed.

This was easy.

Don't forget your flashlight.

[Armystrong]

Originally posted by e2thek
I saw the other DIY on this filter and it looked like it a lot more stuff being removed.

This was easy.

Don't forget your flashlight.

TOO FUNNY.