Honda Civic
HVAC Cabin Air Filter Replacement Guide
How to clean or replace the A/C system's
cabin air filter element in an 8th generation (2006 to 2011) Honda Civic.
By Paul B. Michaels Author & Photographer Auto Mechanic Since 1989 |
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 Honda Civic Glove Box |
 Glove Box Opened |
 Pull Inwards On Sides |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the 8th generation (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011) Honda
Civic in cleaning or replacing the HVAC system's cabin air filter
element. Owners of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Accord, Crosstour, CR-V, CR-Z, Element, Fit, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, RL, TL. TSX, ZDX, MDX, and RDX may also find these instructions to be helpful. A few compatible replacement filters with their part numbers include the: Fram CF10134, Purolator C35519, Wix 24815, K&N VF2001, TYC 800003P, ACDelco CF159, and Beck Arnley 042-2023. No tools are needed to complete this procedure. The first step is to get into the front passenger seat of the car and open up the glove box. |
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 Release Rubber Side Stops |
 Lower Glove Box To Floor |
 Push In On Side Tabs |
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on both side walls of the glove box to release the rubber stops on each side
of the glove box.
When the rubber stops are clear, you can lower the glove box to the passenger floorboard. Behind the glove box, you'll see the blower motor housing and the rectangular black plastic cabin air filter cover. |
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 Release Cover Clips |
 Slide Out Filter Tray |
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| To remove the cabin
air filter element and tray, push in on the two side tabs that secure it to
the blower motor housing.
Then slide the tray straight out. To separate the filter element from the black plastic tray, pull or push the element upwards out of the tray. |
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 Cabin Air Filter Tray |
 Blower Motor Housing |
 Push Out Old Filter |
| If your old cabin
air filter isn't too filthy, you may be able to knock out the large debris
and just re-install it in the tray.
I recommend buying the Fram CF10134 "Fresh Breeze" since it has excellent reviews on Amazon. I also like how it has Arm & Hammer baking soda and carbon in the filter to keep the A/C system from smelling musty or moldy. When replacing the cabin air filter, be sure to take note of the "Air Flow" markings on the element. |
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 Slide In Air Filter Tray |
 "Click" Back In Place |
 Raise Glove Box |
| With the new or
cleaned cabin air filter back in the black plastic tray, slide it back into
the slot in the blower motor housing until the two side tabs "click" into
place.
Double check that the tray is securely in the blower motor housing before raising up the glove box. To re-attach the glove box, push inwards on both sides while simultaneously raising the rubber stops back into place. Close the glove box to complete the job. |
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 Re-Insert Rubber Stops |
 Close Glove Box |
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| For more of my
related automotive maintenance or repair instructions, click on the
following links: Honda Civic Engine Oil Change Guide,
Honda Civic Front
Brake Pads Replacement Guide,
Honda Civic Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide,
Honda Civic Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide,
Honda Civic Front Door Panel
Removal Guide,
Honda Civic Front Door Speaker Replacement Guide,
Honda Civic Third Brake Light Bulb Replacement Guide,
Honda Civic Key Fob Battery
Replacement Guide,
Honda Civic Overhead Map Light Bulb Replacement Guide,
and Honda Civic Dome Light Bulb Replacement Guide.
For more, check out all of my
Honda Civic DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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