Easier Diy Cabin Air Filter Replacement - Page 5 - Honda Pilot

jordinho · 03-11-2009, 01:36 AM

thanks a lot op, got mine changed today 15 minutes tops

leesa35 · 03-15-2009, 06:48 PM

For a charge of $112 at the dealer as a part of my 60K mile service, they'll change it out for me - although it was supposed to have been done at other times previous - it's obviously never been touched (as evidenced by the pristine, intact gray plastic piece). I did it myself in under 20 minutes with almost no trouble at all. My husband didn't want me to do it because he was concerned about me cutting up part of the car, but how else to get the thing out, either by me or the dealer?? The filter was warped and dirty with lots of damp leaves in there. I used a can of compressed air (like for my computer) to blow everything out. Thanks OP for saving me big bucks!

jpc · 04-04-2009, 10:38 PM

Thanks.

I used my heavy duty tree branch trimmer to take the plastic off. I used your transmission DIY too.

azskip · 04-16-2009, 04:05 PM

Thanks for the help. I got all the way to the plastic crossbar. Honda says to remove the entire lower dash assembly, so I looked up this in the hondapilot.org. You're a life saver.

howdySA · 06-01-2009, 10:52 PM

I just wanted to add my thanks to Armystrong for the easier how-to. I did this on my 2007 Pilot and worked out just fine. For those who might be worried about cutting the plastic - I did this with a utility knife without any issues. I did have a heck of a time getting to the gunk built up in the back but decided that as long as the filter's blocking the stuff, the effort was not worth trying to get it out. I used a vacuum thingy but that couldn't really reach. How did everyone else deal with this? Thanks again!

Sunday Rider · 06-02-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by azskip
Thanks for the help. I got all the way to the plastic crossbar. Honda says to remove the entire lower dash assembly, so I looked up this in the hondapilot.org. You're a life saver.

To reach the back, I used a "low tech" solution. I took those wooden stir sticks you get when you buy paint, attached an old tooth brush to it with duct tape. I then used it to bring the stuff forward enough for vacuum cleaner to pick it up. It helps if you have that narrow attachment for the vacuum cleaner.

Armystrong · 06-09-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally posted by howdySA
I just wanted to add my thanks to Armystrong for the easier how-to. I did this on my 2007 Pilot and worked out just fine. For those who might be worried about cutting the plastic - I did this with a utility knife without any issues. I did have a heck of a time getting to the gunk built up in the back but decided that as long as the filter's blocking the stuff, the effort was not worth trying to get it out. I used a vacuum thingy but that couldn't really reach. How did everyone else deal with this? Thanks again!

You are very welcome and I am glad the DIY helped you accomplish the task. I used a long vacuum tip that fit in the gap. Glad the DIY provided enough missions to help you.

Take Care
Jim

morgangreek · 06-11-2009, 04:05 PM

I just wanted to thank you for the instructions, my husband and I were a little weary of cutting the plastic rod like you indicated, but we did it anyway. The next day we went to our friend's house who drives a Honda Pilot as well and he does all the services at the dealership and we checked to see if the dealership had cut that plastic bar also. Guess what...the dealership had cut the plastic bar too. So your instructions are based on Honda's guidelines, Thank you soooo much!!! We saved $145!!!

Hogan773 · 08-24-2009, 01:24 PM

Awesome post - I did this last night and it seriously took me 20 mins total, including cutting the plastic, and I wasn't even working for speed!

I vacuumed out as much leaves as I could, and then reversed the ShopVac and blew the rest out and then vacuumed from my floor. My filter definitely was a charcoal one as both sides were grayish, but there were enough leaves and other junk in there after 5 yrs that I'm happy I invested $12 and 20 mins to do this change.

FYI I just used one of those mini-hacksaws to cut the plastic - the kind that are just a short hacksaw blade that sticks out from a handle on one side. The plastic is soft and the saw went through like it was butter.

I may be missing something buy WHY IS THIS NOT A (or "THE") STICKY DIY?????

I mean, the DIY that is sticky is fine I guess, but it involves pulling up trim, taking off the right side glovebox screw, etc. Seems like the long way around, and the EASY method works fine. I was watching that right side where the glovebox is still attached when I moved the metal bar and the plastic was flexing - I was worried that I might break something but nope - it just hung in there.

Thanks again and let's get this up to the sticky!

TJD · 09-22-2009, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the great DIY instructions! I bought the filter from HandA and did the change following your instructions last night. My local dealer wanted $95 for the job.

A couple of additional tips:
* When lowering the left side of the metal bar, be careful not to let it scratch the plastic dashboard (see yellow arrow on attached image).
* My fingers are quite large so I found it difficult to unclip the top of the airbox door. It was easier to unclip from the bottom first.
* When vacuuming out the box, be careful not to bump into the cooling coil - the fins are very fragile

wazubian · 10-01-2009, 09:15 PM

anyone have issues removing the GB tabs? I pushed the ourside clips in, but they are attached on a third point, and I dont see how they can be pushed into the box and be detached. i must be missing something here. 2007

Hogan773 · 10-01-2009, 10:58 PM

I took some needle nosed pliers and gently squeezed the 2 tabs together from the inside of the box, that allows it to pull out - you have to sort of twist it and then pull it back out through the inside of the box, if I remember correctly.

Cotton · 10-06-2009, 02:45 PM

My HONDA DEALER cut the plastic just as noted in this posting when they changed my cabin filter.... I'll do it myself next time...

Thanks!

Cotton

jenn1270 · 10-25-2009, 03:14 PM

This rocks.

I hate to paraphrase from the Geico gecko...

So easy, even a girl can do it

Cabin Filter 30 mins and $23
Engine Filter 5 mins and $10

Saving $75 I could be paying someone else.....Priceless

Jenn

chandarm · 12-23-2009, 12:03 PM

I am not able the see the pictures. Can some one help me?

Also when I switch on the AC and increase the fan speed, I hear the rattling noise.

After searching online they are suggesting that there could be dust or leaves blocking the filter.

Any help is appreciated.

06-01-2009, 10:52 PM	#65 (permalink)
howdySA Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 35 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just wanted to add my thanks to Armystrong for the easier how-to. I did this on my 2007 Pilot and worked out just fine. For those who might be worried about cutting the plastic - I did this with a utility knife without any issues. I did have a heck of a time getting to the gunk built up in the back but decided that as long as the filter's blocking the stuff, the effort was not worth trying to get it out. I used a vacuum thingy but that couldn't really reach. How did everyone else deal with this? Thanks again! __________________ '07 LX 2WD - Desert Rock Metallic

06-11-2009, 04:05 PM	#68 (permalink)
morgangreek Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Perfect!!! I just wanted to thank you for the instructions, my husband and I were a little weary of cutting the plastic rod like you indicated, but we did it anyway. The next day we went to our friend's house who drives a Honda Pilot as well and he does all the services at the dealership and we checked to see if the dealership had cut that plastic bar also. Guess what...the dealership had cut the plastic bar too. So your instructions are based on Honda's guidelines, Thank you soooo much!!! We saved $145!!!

08-24-2009, 01:24 PM	#69 (permalink)
Hogan773 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 31 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow thanks Awesome post - I did this last night and it seriously took me 20 mins total, including cutting the plastic, and I wasn't even working for speed! I vacuumed out as much leaves as I could, and then reversed the ShopVac and blew the rest out and then vacuumed from my floor. My filter definitely was a charcoal one as both sides were grayish, but there were enough leaves and other junk in there after 5 yrs that I'm happy I invested $12 and 20 mins to do this change. FYI I just used one of those mini-hacksaws to cut the plastic - the kind that are just a short hacksaw blade that sticks out from a handle on one side. The plastic is soft and the saw went through like it was butter. I may be missing something buy WHY IS THIS NOT A (or "THE") STICKY DIY????? I mean, the DIY that is sticky is fine I guess, but it involves pulling up trim, taking off the right side glovebox screw, etc. Seems like the long way around, and the EASY method works fine. I was watching that right side where the glovebox is still attached when I moved the metal bar and the plastic was flexing - I was worried that I might break something but nope - it just hung in there. Thanks again and let's get this up to the sticky!

10-06-2009, 02:45 PM	#73 (permalink)
Cotton Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TEJAS Posts: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GREAT POSTING My HONDA DEALER cut the plastic just as noted in this posting when they changed my cabin filter.... I'll do it myself next time... Thanks! Cotton __________________ 06 Desert Rock Metallica EX Leather 4WD w/RES 60K Miles XM Satellite 235/70/16 Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenzas OEM Cargo Tray Loaded with Hockey, Music, Ranching, and Fishing gear... Rustoleum High Heat Flat Black BBQ Grill Spray Paint on Muffler Now Listening to: One More From the Road by ..... I think you know....

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03-11-2009, 01:36 AM	#61 (permalink)
jordinho Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 42 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks a lot op, got mine changed today 15 minutes tops

03-15-2009, 06:48 PM	#62 (permalink)
leesa35 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For a charge of $112 at the dealer as a part of my 60K mile service, they'll change it out for me - although it was supposed to have been done at other times previous - it's obviously never been touched (as evidenced by the pristine, intact gray plastic piece). I did it myself in under 20 minutes with almost no trouble at all. My husband didn't want me to do it because he was concerned about me cutting up part of the car, but how else to get the thing out, either by me or the dealer?? The filter was warped and dirty with lots of damp leaves in there. I used a can of compressed air (like for my computer) to blow everything out. Thanks OP for saving me big bucks!

04-04-2009, 10:38 PM	#63 (permalink)
jpc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 64 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks. I used my heavy duty tree branch trimmer to take the plastic off. I used your transmission DIY too.

04-16-2009, 04:05 PM	#64 (permalink)
azskip Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the help. I got all the way to the plastic crossbar. Honda says to remove the entire lower dash assembly, so I looked up this in the hondapilot.org. You're a life saver.

10-01-2009, 09:15 PM	#71 (permalink)
wazubian Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lake Posts: 32 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone have issues removing the GB tabs? I pushed the ourside clips in, but they are attached on a third point, and I dont see how they can be pushed into the box and be detached. i must be missing something here. 2007

10-01-2009, 10:58 PM	#72 (permalink)
Hogan773 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 31 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I took some needle nosed pliers and gently squeezed the 2 tabs together from the inside of the box, that allows it to pull out - you have to sort of twist it and then pull it back out through the inside of the box, if I remember correctly.

10-25-2009, 03:14 PM	#74 (permalink)
jenn1270 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This rocks. I hate to paraphrase from the Geico gecko... So easy, even a girl can do it Cabin Filter 30 mins and $23 Engine Filter 5 mins and $10 Saving $75 I could be paying someone else.....Priceless Jenn

12-23-2009, 12:03 PM	#75 (permalink)
chandarm Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am not able the see the pictures. Can some one help me? Also when I switch on the AC and increase the fan speed, I hear the rattling noise. After searching online they are suggesting that there could be dust or leaves blocking the filter. Any help is appreciated.

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