2007 Pilot - Glove box bottom screws are the tough part. Great video, my mechanic wanted 81 dollars to do the job. Even hassling the GB screws it was about a hour and a half. Thank you , I am now a customer.
Thanks for the post. Its indeed helpful. Good thing the Honda Pilot design engineer for this section wasnt around when I changed the filter. I couldve have decked him!!! Toyotas, BMWs and Subarus are WAY a lot easier.
True say on the engineering aspect. But Honda must have listened. My new CRV cabin air filter takes about 2-3 minutes to swap out. With this video instruction, I was able to change air filters in my 2006 Acura MDX in about 15 minutes. And I suspect it will take me even less time the next go round. Excellent video. Saved 150 bucks, minus the cost of the filter and my time, so it is well worth doing yourself.
Great video! I was able to change the filter on a 2004 Pilot without removing the threshold panel, kick panel, & glove compartment. I removed the two stops & the plastic bar. Then removed the one screw & two bolts on the left side. Then on the right side removed only the screw and the bolt above it. No need to remove the bolt on the underside that attaches to the glove compartment. Just make sure to put something under the glove compartment so all of its weight is not hanging from the one bolt. I was able to swing the metal bar far enough down on the left side to clear the filter cover. First changeout in 18 years, filter was filthy. Took me longer to vacuum out the filter compartment than it took me to remove the filter. I duct-taped a straw to the vacuum nozzle. Most of the foam trim around the filter had disintegrated. Much easier doing it this way.
Video was perfect step by step directions. Took me about 20 minutes to remove(mine didnt need cutting) and less to reassemble. Next time will be even less time. Just saved me $100 by doing it myself. Thanks
And I just completed the job! Thank you again for the video. I am feeling so accomplished, and grateful that you guys took the time to help us non "mechanic" people perform basic maintenance tasks on our vehicles with having to overpay someone at the dealership.
This was the best video by FAR of any repair video I have seen on You Tube. The steps were clear and the lighting and sound and camera angles made each step come alive as if you were right there. I will subscribe and see if my issue...which is how to test or troubleshoot Honda Pilot 2007 Fan problems....there are TWO fans in these models.... so far I have not found a video or explanation with easy diagrams to see what is causing the fans not to work. I would pay a monthly fee to a company that produced top quality videos on troubleshooting like this one. Thanks.
Thank you for the kind words! At this time we only have installation videos for cabin and engine air filters. I will look into the problem you are having with the fans and get back to you if I find a good answer to why the fan is not working in your 2007 Honda Pilot.
+Sporty Classic believe me the dealer doesnt want to do this on a quick lube situation where they have less than 30 min to change your oil and do an inspection as well. This is one i bet most let go dirty and dont even mention its there.
I was not aware of this filter. I serviced my pilot @ 24K, 48K, 72K & 96K, I reviewed all the invoices and no where does it say they ever changed this filter. I followed your video, when I opened it all up, it was obvious someone had changed this before. I dug deep into the handbook and there is a 1-page blurb about a pollen filter which I should have serviced. I am at 135K now and your video was easy to follow. THANKS...;-)
On my 2006 Honda Pilot, I was stumped a bit because on the bottom of the globe box it wasn't 2 Philip head screws, I had to figure they were 8mm ones which you need a socket wrench. There's not much room at all even to bend down and even look what type of screws they were at first because the front passenger seat doesn't move too far back. You kind of have to put your hands under and feel the screws to line up with the hole while loosening and tightening to do this job. Other stuff is easy, even cutting the plastic bar. Thanks for the video.
I just did this for my 2006 Honda Pilot. I did it a bit different however. Previously for my 2005 Honda Pilot, I followed all these steps mentioned. This time a did a couple steps out of order or entirely different to see if I had less headache. The biggest difference was I didn't remove the underside screw from the right side. I always had trouble with that in the past-both getting it off and getting it back on. This is how I did it. 1) Removed stoppers, floor cover and side cover. 2) Removed the 2 sets of screws for the metal plate (facing towards you) from both sides of the glove box. Needed Phillips and socket screwdriver. *Note by removing them the plate would not come out without the large underside screw, but it made it easy to maneuver the plate. 3) Removed the left (towards driver) screw only from the underside of the glove box. *I laid a handheld mirror and used a flashlight to access it easier. Therefore, the glove box was still attached on the right side but fully unhooked towards the left. It was down far enough I could access the filter cover latch. 4) Slid the metal plate down far enough to remove the filter cover. Just pushed it down gently. 5) Kept the metal plate pushed down far enough to pull the old filter out. 6) Put the new filter in and replaced the cover. 7) Slid the metal back back into place. 8) Replaced the drivers side screw under the glove box on the left side. 9) Replaced both sets of screws for the metal plate. 10) Replaced the stoppers.
This is a great video, it only took me a few minutes to do. My biggest obsticle was the screws were very tight since this had never been done before. My filter was filty, my air vents have smelled musty for years now. My 07 Pilot is at 67K, I should have done this long before now. Easy for a anyone to do, as a women I found this video exactly what I needed to get this done cheaply and quickly.
Thanks for the video saves me and my friend $ 250 for having a shop do it. They said they needed to take the entire dash apart but that didn't sound right so again thank you!!
I found that in 12 years air filter in my honda pilot was never replaced I had to cut the platic, I think this is the reason (pain replacing it), with the help of this video I just replace it. Thanks a lot.
Awesome video. I've asked for my cabin air filter to be replaced at shops many times and decide to do it myself this time. I noticed the proliferated plastic was still intact meaning it's never been done before!!!! I couldn't believe it, you just can't trust alot of these shops. Thank you for the video, very easy to follow with great step by step.
I watch this in 2013 to get a field mouse out of my blower, and here I am again but this time to replace my blower motor that burnt out! Thanks again for posting this!
What numbskull engineer would design something to be inaccessible like this? And how did they let this roll off the assembly line? Did they expect this filter would last for the life of the car and never to be replaced?
thank you FilterHead for such informative video, I changed my 2006 Pilot cabin filter just as your 2003 video shows, I agree that try using a nut driver instead of a screwdriver to remove the glove box. That is actually the difficult part of the whole process. Once that is done, cut out the plastic bar and install the new filter is an easy task. I purchased the filter from AutoZone, STP brand costs me $23.75 including taxes. Much cheaper than the dealer asks for $127 plus taxes. Thanks!! tkc
Thanks for the video. Have had my Pilot for 8 years and did not know the filter was even there. Needless to say, mine was filthy. My only comment is that it is hard to fit the screwdriver in strait in the screw holding the glove box on the right side. I found it much easier to remove the screw using a socket wrench instead on a screwdriver.
Thanks so much. This was very very helpful. Took me about 1/2 hour. Had to cut the plastic as you mentioned, thanks for the heads up. I snapped the hack saw blade in half and found it a bit easier to work in a tight space.
Again the same way you guys helped me a few weeks ago with my 2012 Fiesta, you did it again with my friend's 2008 Pilot. More accurate, impossible! Keep up the good work! As a side note, the Pilot might have been one of their first models with the cabin air filter due to that missap of plastic bar that you have to cut to access it.
WOW!!!! Honda should hire a few Toyota designers. 2 min job on my Rav4. So easy I thought I'd order a new filter for my wife's Honda, wish I had seen this first. :)
Great video! Thank you! Way too painful though, maybe Honda was thinking what a great profit on the labor for them to do it. My money stays in MY pocket again! Glad I saw this prior, I could do one of my previous SUV's in >1 minute. You set realistic expectations for me. Sincerely!
Excellent video! I had already purchased my filters before finding this, but will definitely purchase from Filterheads next time. Doing this myself is saving me $50!
Thank you very much for a well done video. I found this extremely helpful and informative and it made my job so much easier. For those wondering about the plastic bar, it is there to support the dash board during assembly.
wow, that is a good price, can't beat that no delivery charge deal, I will order my Pilot's air filter, VTM-4 fluid plus washer for drain and fill hole from your web site now! thanks again for the good advice! tkc
While it is possible to use a Philips head screwdriver, for the two screws holding the glove box, you would be insane to do so. Yes, use a 5/16 inch socket wrench to save your sanity. Took me about an hour to do the job, 40 minutes attributed to figuring out the screw conundrum. Thanks for the motivational video anyway. I would not have attempted it without it. Oh, and my old filter was packed full of crud. A vacuum to suck out the rest came in handy.
I did this but saved some steps. Instead of taking out all the screws and 8mm bolts mentioned (after removing the glove compartment stops), I just took out the left side screws for the bar and glove box hinge. That enabled me to carefully swing down the still right-side-attached glove box and metal bar enough to get the filter cover off and filter out. Much quicker!Might be able to save even more steps if I don't have to remove the door trim and sill. I'll try that next time
Yeah, Honda made it a lot easier to install their cabin filters now. The 2011 Pilot actually takes the AQ1058 filter, so if anyone wants to see a video of the new installation procedure you can search for "AQ1058" on UA-cam.
They really could made the filter drop out the bottom, right? Video was super helpful and our filter and housing were atrociously dirty in our "new" used '04 MDX! Thanks so much!
Very well done video. A++++++ I tried but gave it up after spending an hour or so. it was extremely difficult to open the screw that is holding the glove box on the right.
Carwashninja hit the nail on the head. Cut out trim? Blind screws? Swap these out in a Pontiac Vibe: 3 minutes, tops. This is ridiculous. Thanks for the video - could never have figured this one out with out it.
What a pain in the ass! Especially for a service part. If I had my way, every automotive design engineer would have to spend two years in a mechanic apprentice position before they'd be allowed to design cars.
@fatihkaymakci - The official Honda service procedure is to cut that bar out on the first change. However, it is possible to dismantle the entire dash assembly to avoid cutting it out. Taking the dash apart is a very lengthy process. So my guess is that the plastic bar in yours has already been cut out.
@msconnie0334 - Thanks for your encouragement! It's always good to get feedback like yours. Did you have to cut out the plastic brace like the video shows? We suspected the whole "cutting my car" thing would be a deal-breaker for people who don't do much car work.
If your pulling the filter, you should also pull and dump out the squirrel cage fan. If leaves and debris are getting to the filter, they are also likely to be filling the fan.
the plastic bar is there for shipping and assembly line purposes... if you ever remove one of these things... you will see just how massive the dash really is.. and when its out of the vehicle, unsupported, it is very flexy and wobbly... the plastic bar is simply there to make it stiffer when installing at the assembly plant... thats all..
Thanks for this video much help BUT I seriously have to say something to the Engineers at HONDA .....THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!...I HAVE DROPPED ENTIRE ENGINES FROM VW BUGS FASTER THAN IT TOOK ME TO REPLACE A SIMPLE CABIN FILTER. SOMEONE AT HONDA SHOULD BE BEAT WITH A LARGE STICK FOR THIS DESIGN! totally designed so that the average Joe would have to pay someone to install this for another $40. Honda designs everything so that the extra $ is their for the dealers repair shops!!!! criminal!
This is an excellent how-to video... much appreciated. However, Honda wants us to do this every 10,000 miles? Are they nuts? Why would they design this to be such a complicated chore instead of having an easily accessible filter mounting case>
Great video..before i start changing my filter, one question: Ive changed the filter in the agency service before. Is that plastic bar had already been cut? or they change it in different way? Thanks again..
A dirty cabin air filter will not cause a difference in hot and cold in your car. A dirty cabin air filter can effect your airflow and put off a unpleasant smell.
Great vid, FilterHeads, but what a pain in the ass to swap out a cabin filter. As solid a vehicle that a Honda is, this has got to be the most entailed process to replace a filter. Could Honda have made it more difficult? Check out how simple it is to replace a BMW, Toyota, or Lexus cabin filter.
pncombies ohhh see their video for the 2012 Ford Fiesta...I swear there was a moment I almost gave up! But I told myself: if these guys were able to do it, so do I...
Does anyone have advice if my screws for taking off the glove box are stripped? I tried metric and SAE sockets no luck, the size is odd just under 8mm. I am a little shy to drill it out, should I just do that? Any suggestion?
I had the same problem. I had to grab the head with needle nose vice grips. then I reinstalled with self tapping screws. this is the last time I'm a mess with this it'll be someone else's problem next time
@mandolinut :-: I cut/saw my plastic bar mid and bottom part and bend it up and down to snap it off, it works! I wonder why Honda put this plastic bar in there knowing that it will be cut out. Do they encourage the customer to have the cabin filter changed at the dealer to guarantee dealer's profit margin? tkc
MY two front a/c vents( under the cd player) dont blow out air... but the air vents on the side by the windows do!.... could this be because of the air filter?
@damanuluv - no, it's most likely to be a broken linkage or control mechanism that directs the air to the different outlets. A clogged filter would limit the airflow to all vents.
I found this vid because I wanted a reality check for the $98 quote my mechanic gave me to do this. Seems like a pretty reasonable fix I could do. What do you guys think of that quote? That seems a bit over-priced for this procedure if filterheads replacement filter is less than $20. Also, does anyone have a recommendation on an upgraded filter? I don't mind paying a few extra bucks to know I'm not sucking exhaust from other cars. What is the quality level of the official OEM filter replacement?
Never mind. I was trying to ask if you have and recommend HEPA or carbon-filled, etc. I see now that you only sell one type, which explains your response. Thanks for the video.
@sicomprende not really i work at a lube shop and ive been pulling these cabin filters our for the past 3 years and thats how ive been doing it and it works
hi there i have a question about after installing it, it start to make this motor jet sound like it going to explode when i raise the bar pass 3 and when it goes all the way up to max, it sound ok again but when i go down a few bar it start making that noise again? can you help me with this problem am having
It was such a jar coming from the our 15 Sonata. Those designers made those cars for the techs to be time efficient for sure! The engine air filter in particular is a great design.
@kaliaisgay No way you can get the filter out of an '06 Pilot using the method you suggest kalia. The glove box is still in the way. Even if you did just remove one hinge screw from the glove box, it would put too much stress on the other hinge if you try to tilt the glove box to get at the condenser box. The method proposed by Filterheads is actually pretty easy.
I just did in 2012 pilot and its super easy nothing but side button and the gloves box comes down and the cabin filter right behind it. Super super easy 2012 pilot $20
The Pilot was created by taking an Acura MDX and 'dumbing it down' to make a Honda SUV. But it inherited a lot of the maintenance mysteries stuffed into most similar luxury vehicles like Acura, Lexus and Infiniti, which is to say they make it a PITA to DIY so you'll take it to the dealer and pay them $500 for service.
@profitfromprices Try using a nut driver instead of a screwdriver. I started out using a screwdriver, and couldn't get the screw to turn. The angle is tricky, and the driver kept slipping off the head of the screw. The nut driver worked perfectly, though.
@miyhamilton :-: I agree completely, unscrewing the screws is the most time consuming part of the whole process. My next task is to change the rear differential fluid, found one UA-cam showing how. Not sure how much VTM-4 fluid needs to fill in though, tkc
@tkcayc168 We're glad our video was able to help you. just as a heads up, we sell this filter on our website for $15 with free two day shipping. Look us us next time you need to change you filter! We'd appreciate your business.
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Excellent! I wish more people would do as good a job as you have in instructional videos.
Thank you!
2007 Pilot - Glove box bottom screws are the tough part. Great video, my mechanic wanted 81 dollars to do the job. Even hassling the GB screws it was about a hour and a half. Thank you , I am now a customer.
You're welcome and I am happy to know you were able to do it yourself!
Thanks for the post. Its indeed helpful. Good thing the Honda Pilot design engineer for this section wasnt around when I changed the filter. I couldve have decked him!!! Toyotas, BMWs and Subarus are WAY a lot easier.
+RD C Some filter changes can be difficult, glad you were able to make it through! Thanks for watching!
True say on the engineering aspect. But Honda must have listened. My new CRV cabin air filter takes about 2-3 minutes to swap out. With this video instruction, I was able to change air filters in my 2006 Acura MDX in about 15 minutes. And I suspect it will take me even less time the next go round. Excellent video. Saved 150 bucks, minus the cost of the filter and my time, so it is well worth doing yourself.
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Great video! I was able to change the filter on a 2004 Pilot without removing the threshold panel, kick panel, & glove compartment. I removed the two stops & the plastic bar. Then removed the one screw & two bolts on the left side. Then on the right side removed only the screw and the bolt above it. No need to remove the bolt on the underside that attaches to the glove compartment. Just make sure to put something under the glove compartment so all of its weight is not hanging from the one bolt. I was able to swing the metal bar far enough down on the left side to clear the filter cover. First changeout in 18 years, filter was filthy. Took me longer to vacuum out the filter compartment than it took me to remove the filter. I duct-taped a straw to the vacuum nozzle. Most of the foam trim around the filter had disintegrated. Much easier doing it this way.
Thank you for informing us!
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Video was perfect step by step directions. Took me about 20 minutes to remove(mine didnt need cutting) and less to reassemble. Next time will be even less time. Just saved me $100 by doing it myself. Thanks
Happy to help you save. Thank you for watching!
And I just completed the job! Thank you again for the video. I am feeling so accomplished, and grateful that you guys took the time to help us non "mechanic" people perform basic maintenance tasks on our vehicles with having to overpay someone at the dealership.
Thank you for watching!
This was the best video by FAR of any repair video I have seen on You Tube. The steps were clear and the lighting and sound and camera angles made each step come alive as if you were right there. I will subscribe and see if my issue...which is how to test or troubleshoot Honda Pilot 2007 Fan problems....there are TWO fans in these models.... so far I have not found a video or explanation with easy diagrams to see what is causing the fans not to work. I would pay a monthly fee to a company that produced top quality videos on troubleshooting like this one. Thanks.
Thank you for the kind words! At this time we only have installation videos for cabin and engine air filters. I will look into the problem you are having with the fans and get back to you if I find a good answer to why the fan is not working in your 2007 Honda Pilot.
This video may help you with your fan problem ua-cam.com/video/Pg0GHd0sets/v-deo.html
Thanks. I'll look at it soon
Here I am in 2024 looking how to replace mine in a 2004!
Great video.
Happy to help!
This was very helpful. I can't imagine why Honda did not make this filter more accessible in the 2005 model.
+Sporty Classic believe me the dealer doesnt want to do this on a quick lube situation where they have less than 30 min to change your oil and do an inspection as well. This is one i bet most let go dirty and dont even mention its there.
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I had a heck if a time trying to find the thing, much less replacing it. Thanks for doing this man. It saved me so much frustration.
Glad I could help
I was not aware of this filter. I serviced my pilot @ 24K, 48K, 72K & 96K, I reviewed all the invoices and no where does it say they ever changed this filter. I followed your video, when I opened it all up, it was obvious someone had changed this before. I dug deep into the handbook and there is a 1-page blurb about a pollen filter which I should have serviced. I am at 135K now and your video was easy to follow. THANKS...;-)
Thank you for watching!
On my 2006 Honda Pilot, I was stumped a bit because on the bottom of the globe box it wasn't 2 Philip head screws, I had to figure they were 8mm ones which you need a socket wrench. There's not much room at all even to bend down and even look what type of screws they were at first because the front passenger seat doesn't move too far back. You kind of have to put your hands under and feel the screws to line up with the hole while loosening and tightening to do this job. Other stuff is easy, even cutting the plastic bar. Thanks for the video.
Good to know. I have a 2006.
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I just did this for my 2006 Honda Pilot. I did it a bit different however. Previously for my 2005 Honda Pilot, I followed all these steps mentioned. This time a did a couple steps out of order or entirely different to see if I had less headache. The biggest difference was I didn't remove the underside screw from the right side. I always had trouble with that in the past-both getting it off and getting it back on. This is how I did it.
1) Removed stoppers, floor cover and side cover.
2) Removed the 2 sets of screws for the metal plate (facing towards you) from both sides of the glove box. Needed Phillips and socket screwdriver. *Note by removing them the plate would not come out without the large underside screw, but it made it easy to maneuver the plate.
3) Removed the left (towards driver) screw only from the underside of the glove box. *I laid a handheld mirror and used a flashlight to access it easier. Therefore, the glove box was still attached on the right side but fully unhooked towards the left. It was down far enough I could access the filter cover latch.
4) Slid the metal plate down far enough to remove the filter cover. Just pushed it down gently.
5) Kept the metal plate pushed down far enough to pull the old filter out.
6) Put the new filter in and replaced the cover.
7) Slid the metal back back into place.
8) Replaced the drivers side screw under the glove box on the left side.
9) Replaced both sets of screws for the metal plate.
10) Replaced the stoppers.
Thank you for informing us!
This is a great video, it only took me a few minutes to do. My biggest obsticle was the screws were very tight since this had never been done before. My filter was filty, my air vents have smelled musty for years now. My 07 Pilot is at 67K, I should have done this long before now. Easy for a anyone to do, as a women I found this video exactly what I needed to get this done cheaply and quickly.
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Thank you! This was much easier than I thought - just would add that the nut size is 8mm - would save a little time. I had to use a ratchet set.
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Thanks for the video saves me and my friend $ 250 for having a shop do it. They said they needed to take the entire dash apart but that didn't sound right so again thank you!!
Car shops just take advantage of people smh.
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Unfortunately they do! That's why we are here to help! Thanks for watching!
I found that in 12 years air filter in my honda pilot was never replaced I had to cut the platic, I think this is the reason (pain replacing it), with the help of this video I just replace it. Thanks a lot.
+harikishore007 Glad the video helped! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video. I've asked for my cabin air filter to be replaced at shops many times and decide to do it myself this time. I noticed the proliferated plastic was still intact meaning it's never been done before!!!! I couldn't believe it, you just can't trust alot of these shops. Thank you for the video, very easy to follow with great step by step.
You're welcome! Glad you changed it before it got worse!
I watch this in 2013 to get a field mouse out of my blower, and here I am again but this time to replace my blower motor that burnt out! Thanks again for posting this!
You're welcome and we will always be here.
What numbskull engineer would design something to be inaccessible like this? And how did they let this roll off the assembly line? Did they expect this filter would last for the life of the car and never to be replaced?
The design ensures a certain number of customers will require service from the Honda dealerships.
One that's being influenced by the shareholders
My IQ is 160 and I am smart. I have a degree from an elite college I designed this functional turd-bowl. This is what you get folks!
I spent 3 hours this past weekend on what should have been 15 minute project. I was not happy.
Hopefully, the Honda engineer that designed it has been fired. Putting this glove box back on was almost impossible.
THANK YOU soooo much!
2004 Pilot EX-L we had leaves in the A/C blower + filter.
EXCELLENT instructions!
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me too! Full of leaves. I think they must be OEM!
thank you FilterHead for such informative video, I changed my 2006 Pilot cabin filter just as your 2003 video shows, I agree that try using a nut driver instead of a screwdriver to remove the glove box. That is actually the difficult part of the whole process. Once that is done, cut out the plastic bar and install the new filter is an easy task. I purchased the filter from AutoZone, STP brand costs me $23.75 including taxes. Much cheaper than the dealer asks for $127 plus taxes. Thanks!! tkc
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Thanks for the video. Have had my Pilot for 8 years and did not know the filter was even there. Needless to say, mine was filthy. My only comment is that it is hard to fit the screwdriver in strait in the screw holding the glove box on the right side. I found it much easier to remove the screw using a socket wrench instead on a screwdriver.
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as one who knows nothing thank you. Your video gives me confindences that yes I Can do it Thank you Sir!!!!!!!
Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!
Well done and very helpful to learn how to remove the glove box so that I could remove a dead mouse in the blower housing Thanks!
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Excellent How-To. Clear cut and straight forward. Very easy to follow. Thank you!
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I would not have been able to figure this out without your video. Thank you!
You're welcome!
This was a very professional video. I learned all I needed to, for changing this filter. Thank you.
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Thanks so much. This was very very helpful. Took me about 1/2 hour. Had to cut the plastic as you mentioned, thanks for the heads up. I snapped the hack saw blade in half and found it a bit easier to work in a tight space.
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Again the same way you guys helped me a few weeks ago with my 2012 Fiesta, you did it again with my friend's 2008 Pilot. More accurate, impossible! Keep up the good work! As a side note, the Pilot might have been one of their first models with the cabin air filter due to that missap of plastic bar that you have to cut to access it.
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WOW!!!! Honda should hire a few Toyota designers. 2 min job on my Rav4.
So easy I thought I'd order a new filter for my wife's Honda, wish I had seen this first. :)
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@filterheads I agree, the video is great. You guys do a great job -- one of the best online tutorials I've ever used!
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Wow, Thanks brother,,!!! Step by step, God blessYou brother!!!
You're welcome!
Great video! Thank you! Way too painful though, maybe Honda was thinking what a great profit on the labor for them to do it. My money stays in MY pocket again! Glad I saw this prior, I could do one of my previous SUV's in >1 minute. You set realistic expectations for me. Sincerely!
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Excellent video! I had already purchased my filters before finding this, but will definitely purchase from Filterheads next time. Doing this myself is saving me $50!
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Thank you very much for a well done video. I found this extremely helpful and informative and it made my job so much easier. For those wondering about the plastic bar, it is there to support the dash board during assembly.
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wow, that is a good price, can't beat that no delivery charge deal, I will order my Pilot's air filter, VTM-4 fluid plus washer for drain and fill hole from your web site now! thanks again for the good advice! tkc
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Replace mine yesterday on a 2007 EX-L. Instructions were perfect! Thank you!
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While it is possible to use a Philips head screwdriver, for the two screws holding the glove box, you would be insane to do so. Yes, use a 5/16 inch socket wrench to save your sanity. Took me about an hour to do the job, 40 minutes attributed to figuring out the screw conundrum. Thanks for the motivational video anyway. I would not have attempted it without it.
Oh, and my old filter was packed full of crud. A vacuum to suck out the rest came in handy.
Thank you for informing us!
The two hinge screws were infuriating. Turned the project into a three hour event.
I did this but saved some steps. Instead of taking out all the screws and 8mm bolts mentioned (after removing the glove compartment stops), I just took out the left side screws for the bar and glove box hinge. That enabled me to carefully swing down the still right-side-attached glove box and metal bar enough to get the filter cover off and filter out. Much quicker!Might be able to save even more steps if I don't have to remove the door trim and sill. I'll try that next time
Thank you for the information!
Yes. This procedure should be the same on the 2008 Honda Pilot. It also takes the same filter mentioned here, our AQ1054.
just ordered a filter from u guys. best price i could find. Thanks
Thank you for your business!
Great video. Struggled big time to unscrew the right side of glove compartment. The fuse box and wires will get in your way on my 2003 pilot.
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Yep. The wire is perfectly located isn't it?
Yeah, Honda made it a lot easier to install their cabin filters now. The 2011 Pilot actually takes the AQ1058 filter, so if anyone wants to see a video of the new installation procedure you can search for "AQ1058" on UA-cam.
You are welcome! We're glad our video could help!
They really could made the filter drop out the bottom, right? Video was super helpful and our filter and housing were atrociously dirty in our "new" used '04 MDX! Thanks so much!
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Very well done video. A++++++
I tried but gave it up after spending an hour or so. it was extremely difficult to open the screw that is holding the glove box on the right.
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This saved me more than fifty dollars, thanks
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Carwashninja hit the nail on the head. Cut out trim? Blind screws? Swap these out in a Pontiac Vibe: 3 minutes, tops. This is ridiculous. Thanks for the video - could never have figured this one out with out it.
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What a pain in the ass! Especially for a service part. If I had my way, every automotive design engineer would have to spend two years in a mechanic apprentice position before they'd be allowed to design cars.
I agree!
@fatihkaymakci - The official Honda service procedure is to cut that bar out on the first change. However, it is possible to dismantle the entire dash assembly to avoid cutting it out. Taking the dash apart is a very lengthy process. So my guess is that the plastic bar in yours has already been cut out.
@msconnie0334 - Thanks for your encouragement! It's always good to get feedback like yours. Did you have to cut out the plastic brace like the video shows? We suspected the whole "cutting my car" thing would be a deal-breaker for people who don't do much car work.
If your pulling the filter, you should also pull and dump out the squirrel cage fan. If leaves and debris are getting to the filter, they are also likely to be filling the fan.
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Great video and prices on filters. I just bought one for my Odyssey and one for my Civic.
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the plastic bar is there for shipping and assembly line purposes... if you ever remove one of these things... you will see just how massive the dash really is.. and when its out of the vehicle, unsupported, it is very flexy and wobbly... the plastic bar is simply there to make it stiffer when installing at the assembly plant... thats all..
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Video was big help. Thank you.
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thanks for the clear and easy instructions 👌
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Thanks for this video much help BUT I seriously have to say something to the Engineers at HONDA .....THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!...I HAVE DROPPED ENTIRE ENGINES FROM VW BUGS FASTER THAN IT TOOK ME TO REPLACE A SIMPLE CABIN FILTER. SOMEONE AT HONDA SHOULD BE BEAT WITH A LARGE STICK FOR THIS DESIGN! totally designed so that the average Joe would have to pay someone to install this for another $40. Honda designs everything so that the extra $ is their for the dealers repair shops!!!! criminal!
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Perfect demonstration. thanks
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It's so much cheaper to do it yourself. I got mine from autozone for my sonata. It actually helps provide better flow with the AC as well.
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Thanks for the great vid, it helped me out most perfectly.
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This is an excellent how-to video... much appreciated.
However, Honda wants us to do this every 10,000 miles? Are they nuts? Why would they design this to be such a complicated chore instead of having an easily accessible filter mounting case>
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Great video..before i start changing my filter, one question: Ive changed the filter in the agency service before. Is that plastic bar had already been cut? or they change it in different way? Thanks again..
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so my front heat is cold but my back heat is to hot would you think this filter is the problem
A dirty cabin air filter will not cause a difference in hot and cold in your car. A dirty cabin air filter can effect your airflow and put off a unpleasant smell.
Thanks for this very helpful video.
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does the heater blow though this vent or just recycle inside air in car ???
The heaters air does blow through this vent.
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Great vid, FilterHeads, but what a pain in the ass to swap out a cabin filter. As solid a vehicle that a Honda is, this has got to be the most entailed process to replace a filter. Could Honda have made it more difficult? Check out how simple it is to replace a BMW, Toyota, or Lexus cabin filter.
pncombies ohhh see their video for the 2012 Ford Fiesta...I swear there was a moment I almost gave up! But I told myself: if these guys were able to do it, so do I...
Damn, camel9, great engineering there...NOT! You are a filter replacing God for sticking with it! LOL
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Does anyone have advice if my screws for taking off the glove box are stripped? I tried metric and SAE sockets no luck, the size is odd just under 8mm. I am a little shy to drill it out, should I just do that? Any suggestion?
I had the same problem. I had to grab the head with needle nose vice grips. then I reinstalled with self tapping screws. this is the last time I'm a mess with this it'll be someone else's problem next time
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Only the Japanese would make it this difficult lol, Great video, Thanks!
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@mandolinut :-: I cut/saw my plastic bar mid and bottom part and bend it up and down to snap it off, it works! I wonder why Honda put this plastic bar in there knowing that it will be cut out. Do they encourage the customer to have the cabin filter changed at the dealer to guarantee dealer's profit margin? tkc
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What kind of screw drivers do you need?
A Philips head screw driver is used in this video.
8-mm socket for the bolts
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MY two front a/c vents( under the cd player) dont blow out air... but the air vents on the side by the windows do!.... could this be because of the air filter?
@damanuluv - no, it's most likely to be a broken linkage or control mechanism that directs the air to the different outlets. A clogged filter would limit the airflow to all vents.
I found this vid because I wanted a reality check for the $98 quote my mechanic gave me to do this. Seems like a pretty reasonable fix I could do. What do you guys think of that quote? That seems a bit over-priced for this procedure if filterheads replacement filter is less than $20. Also, does anyone have a recommendation on an upgraded filter? I don't mind paying a few extra bucks to know I'm not sucking exhaust from other cars. What is the quality level of the official OEM filter replacement?
The quote from you mechanic seems high for this cabin air filter change. Our cabin air filters match the OEM filters quality. Thank you for watching!
Filterheads Thx. Do you have another better recommended filter, or do you prefer the OEM?
I recommend the filters that we sell on our site because we have tested them to match the OEM and our filter is the one installed in the video above.
Never mind. I was trying to ask if you have and recommend HEPA or carbon-filled, etc. I see now that you only sell one type, which explains your response. Thanks for the video.
Yes a carbon filter will help more with the air quality in your car. You're welcome!
@sicomprende not really i work at a lube shop and ive been pulling these cabin filters our for the past 3 years and thats how ive been doing it and it works
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hi there i have a question about after installing it, it start to make this motor jet sound like it going to explode when i raise the bar pass 3 and when it goes all the way up to max, it sound ok again but when i go down a few bar it start making that noise again? can you help me with this problem am having
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Great video thanks for the help
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This will make is so much easier to do myself now that you have shown how. You should invest in a quality ratcheting screwdriver.
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Who ever designed this should be sent to the gulag. This is nuts why not weld the hood on as well
Yes Honda's engineers did a poor job with this design.
It was such a jar coming from the our 15 Sonata. Those designers made those cars for the techs to be time efficient for sure! The engine air filter in particular is a great design.
Thanks for the video, I'll give mine a tgry!!
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Luckily the newer models are much, much easier!
@kaliaisgay No way you can get the filter out of an '06 Pilot using the method you suggest kalia. The glove box is still in the way. Even if you did just remove one hinge screw from the glove box, it would put too much stress on the other hinge if you try to tilt the glove box to get at the condenser box. The method proposed by Filterheads is actually pretty easy.
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I just did in 2012 pilot and its super easy nothing but side button and the gloves box comes down and the cabin filter right behind it. Super super easy 2012 pilot $20
Yep over time the process of changing a cabin filter has become a lot easier. This video is of a 2003 Honda Pilot
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The Pilot was created by taking an Acura MDX and 'dumbing it down' to make a Honda SUV. But it inherited a lot of the maintenance mysteries stuffed into most similar luxury vehicles like Acura, Lexus and Infiniti, which is to say they make it a PITA to DIY so you'll take it to the dealer and pay them $500 for service.
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@profitfromprices Try using a nut driver instead of a screwdriver. I started out using a screwdriver, and couldn't get the screw to turn. The angle is tricky, and the driver kept slipping off the head of the screw. The nut driver worked perfectly, though.
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does this work for 2008 Pilot?
Yes. This procedure should be the same on the 2008 Honda Pilot. It also takes the same filter mentioned here, our AQ1054.
@miyhamilton :-: I agree completely, unscrewing the screws is the most time consuming part of the whole process. My next task is to change the rear differential fluid, found one UA-cam showing how. Not sure how much VTM-4 fluid needs to fill in though, tkc
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Make a video on how to take of the evapotator
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@tkcayc168 We're glad our video was able to help you. just as a heads up, we sell this filter on our website for $15 with free two day shipping. Look us us next time you need to change you filter! We'd appreciate your business.
I spent the entire time trying to figure out how not to break that crossbar
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Great thanks
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Idk but I will hate to cut into it. I bet there's a way to bend the filter and get it in there. Its just paper.
If yours did not come with the option I would goto a dealer to cut into it the first time.
@@filterheads I haven't open it yet