Hey fellas (and maybe gals). This is a real easy DIY, but I just thought I'd give some heads up to those without the Helms manual and want to do it.

The filters are reccomended to be changed every 30K miles. I'm at 60K, and this is my first change, so probably not a big deal, but if you get low flow or an odor, might as well give it a go.

It consists of two filters, they were $36 for both ($16 each) at local Honda Parts.

This write up is basically pics of Helms manual and some photos I took doing it.













Dinky flathead fits just right:








The upper bar in this pic stays...I guess that's why the filter is two pieces, so it'll come out easy. The lower bar must be removed:


Stick a flat head in the top notch and pry downward to release the filter cover:






Old and new filter comparison:


Putting new filters in:


Hope someone can use this.

 

could you tell the difference in anything, i.e smell etc....?

sean

 

rock on dude. i'm gonna do that this weekend.

 

5th gens too, or just 6th gens?

 

hey john, i have talked to you about this before, but im interested in doing the DIN plate like yours. I have looked around but i came up with no luck. Is there anyway your in-law can make another one? im willing to pay you for the DIN plate....Thanks.

 

us 5th gen's dont have air filtration. :crying:

 

anybody know if all the air brought into the 5th gen cabin comes through ONE passage? Maybe its possible to "make" a filter for it.

Dave

 

very good info jschmid... i think i need to do this, airflow is not the same as when purchased new, very weak actually even

 

check your pm.

 

Anyone know if civics have a dust filter in them? Cause my gf's civic smells everytime you turn the heat on.