DIY - Cabin Filter Removal

Ballistic · 07-09-05, 04:27 AM

I know we have 1 in the DIY section, but the pictures don't work and it's not very helpful at all. There has also been an increase of people wanting to try this. Plus i'm kinda bored.

I'll divide this DIY into 2 sections.
1. glove box removal
2. A/c cabin filter removal

1. Glove box removal.
Step one:
You will have to remove the passangers side courtesy light assembly. This is held in by 3 plastic screws. Once you remove the 3 plastic screws, wiggle it around a little bit to free it from the hook in the back.
The light assembly will drop. Now unclip the harness for the light.

screws:

harness in BLUE, latch in GREEN

step 2
Next it's time to remove the glove box. Remove all 4 screws with a philips head screw driver.

step 3
Remove the 3 clips that hold in the black fabric on the glove box. I used a flat head screw driver to pop them loose.

step 4
you'll need to unclip the white glove box clip. What it's for I HAVE NO IDEA. I'm pretty sure it's located right there.

Congrads... you have removed the glove box.

Part 2: A/C cabin filter removal.
step 1
Automatic climate control: you will have a relay in the blue circled part

Manual climate control will have nothing.

Step 2
You will look for a piece of metal. Please look at the WHOLE picture to get a better feeling of it's location. This is where most people get lost. it's EXTREMELY easy to find.

step 3
You will now remove 2 screws that hold it in. Screws are located on the top and bottom of the long metal part (circled in green)

step 4
You will now see the brown cabin filter. There will be a loose piece you can pull on. Warning: it might crumble apart. Pending your location, driving conditions and age, the filter will have collected A LOT or a little debree.

Illaborate978 · 07-09-05, 08:42 AM

what will i gain from doing this? and how much should the filter cost?

fender4 · 07-09-05, 09:39 AM

just a fyi,, I did this but also removed the lower glove box bracket, then the four (maybe five) blower assembly bolts,, the blower can then be removed,, turn it up side down and or use compressed air to clean it out,,, mine was so full of leaves and small sticks they were hitting the fan,, once cleaned out the air volume and blower operation are a lot better,,

Ballistic · 07-09-05, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illaborate978

what will i gain from doing this? and how much should the filter cost?

@what fender4 said.
You'll notice a dramatic change in airflow from the vents.

PerzianKabob · 07-10-05, 12:09 AM

well the idea is that you buy a home airconditioning filter. cut it into the shape of our car filter, and slide it in place of the stock filter (if you can even call it that). you'll notice the air smells betters, and a higher rate of flow.

plus if you have allergies, i can imagine how much this could help.

very good diy.

Lil L's GS · 08-18-05, 04:52 AM

does these directions go w/ a 94 sedan GS too...Like the pictures and the cirles deallys btw..great colORsss

Legend6662 · 06-17-06, 02:04 PM

great stuff! very good DIY....

1_Hot_Legend_LS · 06-25-06, 08:14 PM

Ummm, I think I heard somewhere that the 91 and 92 model years didn't have a cabin filter. I hope that is wrong cause I would love to put a micro allergen filter in mine.

koolaid · 06-25-06, 08:58 PM

Quote:

1_Hot_Legend_L
Ummm, I think I heard somewhere that the 91 and 92 model years didn't have a cabin filter. I hope that is wrong cause I would love to put a micro allergen filter in mine.

I have a 91, and it has a cabin filter, i cleaned it out when I first got my legend.

89aCuRa · 07-03-06, 10:03 PM

if you leave the settings on recirculate, orange light, would you need a cabin filter? it looks like the cabin filter only keeps leaves and sticks from entering the vents from the outside. if you use inside air, wouldn't a filter just slow down how much air passes through the vents? im trying to understand the airflow system, i took out my old cabin filter last night, and will put a new one in tonite, i used to ac today, and it seemed like more air flowed through the vents without the filter in the way

James

1_Hot_Legend_LS · 07-03-06, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koolaid

I have a 91, and it has a cabin filter, i cleaned it out when I first got my legend.

Cool, then I'm gonna get right on mine. I'll prolly stick one of those air freshener discs in there to.

With this new job I just got I'm planning on installing a brand new A/C system in the car. I previously removed the entire system due to a bad compressor and leaking evaporator core. But now I'll have the money to get the parts and repair it.

GreekPower · 07-09-06, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fender4

just a fyi,, I did this but also removed the lower glove box bracket, then the four (maybe five) blower assembly bolts,, the blower can then be removed,, turn it up side down and or use compressed air to clean it out,,, mine was so full of leaves and small sticks they were hitting the fan,, once cleaned out the air volume and blower operation are a lot better,,

can someone tell me which screws he took out for the blower to be removed. I already removed the glove box bracket I just want the big white box gone.

Shift_it · 08-02-06, 12:57 PM

this is very helpful. I dont see why its not on a sticky.

TheLegend5peed · 08-29-06, 12:44 AM

Thanks for the DYI i was able to replace my blower/ cabin filter trouble free because of good ppl like you.

AustinForester · 09-05-06, 07:56 PM

im gonna try it right now, i was wondering why my shit never blew hard! (haha)

07-09-05, 04:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ballistic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: socal Posts: 2,665 Car 1: 1988 944 Turbo iTrader: (7)	DIY - Cabin Filter Removal I know we have 1 in the DIY section, but the pictures don't work and it's not very helpful at all. There has also been an increase of people wanting to try this. Plus i'm kinda bored. I'll divide this DIY into 2 sections. 1. glove box removal 2. A/c cabin filter removal 1. Glove box removal. Step one: You will have to remove the passangers side courtesy light assembly. This is held in by 3 plastic screws. Once you remove the 3 plastic screws, wiggle it around a little bit to free it from the hook in the back. The light assembly will drop. Now unclip the harness for the light. screws: harness in BLUE, latch in GREEN step 2 Next it's time to remove the glove box. Remove all 4 screws with a philips head screw driver. step 3 Remove the 3 clips that hold in the black fabric on the glove box. I used a flat head screw driver to pop them loose. step 4 you'll need to unclip the white glove box clip. What it's for I HAVE NO IDEA. I'm pretty sure it's located right there. Congrads... you have removed the glove box. Part 2: A/C cabin filter removal. step 1 Automatic climate control: you will have a relay in the blue circled part Manual climate control will have nothing. Step 2 You will look for a piece of metal. Please look at the WHOLE picture to get a better feeling of it's location. This is where most people get lost. it's EXTREMELY easy to find. step 3 You will now remove 2 screws that hold it in. Screws are located on the top and bottom of the long metal part (circled in green) step 4 You will now see the brown cabin filter. There will be a loose piece you can pull on. Warning: it might crumble apart. Pending your location, driving conditions and age, the filter will have collected A LOT or a little debree. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...44/avatar2.jpg

07-10-05, 12:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
PerzianKabob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,201 Car 1: 1993 Legend LS sedan, 2002 3.2TL iTrader: (1)	well the idea is that you buy a home airconditioning filter. cut it into the shape of our car filter, and slide it in place of the stock filter (if you can even call it that). you'll notice the air smells betters, and a higher rate of flow. plus if you have allergies, i can imagine how much this could help. very good diy. __________________ http://www.safetygears.net

06-17-06, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Legend6662 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Malaysia Posts: 82 Car 1: 1995 Silver Sedan iTrader: (0)	great stuff! very good DIY.... __________________ 1st car - Honda Legend G1 (2.0 V6) -SOLD 2nd car - Honda Legend G2 - SOLD Changes I have made so far: - Koni Special Shock Absorber & Spring - E-Power2 Voltage stabilizer & Splitfire ground wire - 17" Advanti Rim + 215/45/17 Michelin Pilot Perceda 2 - Sound Insolation + Pioneer DEH-7750 CD Player & PLC speakers - K&N Air-Filter - Dual Exhaust Pipe (Brabus) - Acura Emblem - JDM Headlight (Black housing) + HID Philip 4,300K Now 3rd & 4th car - Honda Accord Exi 2.0 & Mazda RX-8

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AustinForester AWDriftin yo moms whip Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin tx Posts: 11,991 Car 1: 2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Turbo! iTrader: (15)	im gonna try it right now, i was wondering why my shit never blew hard! (haha) __________________ Dirty Legends meet pics Wanna See Legend meet history?CLICK HERE

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07-09-05, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Illaborate978 Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: lawtown Posts: 274 Car 1: 91 sedan iTrader: (0)	what will i gain from doing this? and how much should the filter cost?

07-09-05, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
fender4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Coppell, Tx Posts: 119 Car 1: Legend L 1992 blue iTrader: (0)	just a fyi,, I did this but also removed the lower glove box bracket, then the four (maybe five) blower assembly bolts,, the blower can then be removed,, turn it up side down and or use compressed air to clean it out,,, mine was so full of leaves and small sticks they were hitting the fan,, once cleaned out the air volume and blower operation are a lot better,,

08-18-05, 04:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lil L's GS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: cHi-TowN Posts: 43 Car 1: 94 Black GS iTrader: (0)	does these directions go w/ a 94 sedan GS too...Like the pictures and the cirles deallys btw..great colORsss

07-03-06, 10:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
89aCuRa Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: jacksonville, fl Posts: 408 Car 1: 1993 Pearl White Acura Legend Coupe 6-Speed iTrader: (0)	if you leave the settings on recirculate, orange light, would you need a cabin filter? it looks like the cabin filter only keeps leaves and sticks from entering the vents from the outside. if you use inside air, wouldn't a filter just slow down how much air passes through the vents? im trying to understand the airflow system, i took out my old cabin filter last night, and will put a new one in tonite, i used to ac today, and it seemed like more air flowed through the vents without the filter in the way James

08-02-06, 12:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Shift_it Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 175 Car 1: 92 Legend iTrader: (0)	this is very helpful. I dont see why its not on a sticky.

08-29-06, 12:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
TheLegend5peed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 163 Car 1: 1993 sedan iTrader: (5)	Thanks for the DYI i was able to replace my blower/ cabin filter trouble free because of good ppl like you.

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