How to Install a Cabin Filter in a 2004 Honda Accord

The 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a cabin filter that blocks dust, pollen, particulates and allergens from entering the passenger compartment. Honda recommends replacing this filter once a year or every 10,000 miles, under normal driving conditions. However, an Accord that is often driven through heavy air pollution, dust, or heavy traffic will need a new filter more frequently. A clean cabin air filter improves airflow through the ventilation system and keeps the air in the passenger area cleaner.

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  Open the glove compartment and remove all of its contents so they do not fall out when the compartment is lowered.

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  Unhook the stop bar from the hook on the right side of the glove compartment.

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  Press in on both sides of the glove compartment to unhook the compartment from the dashboard. Pivot the glove compartment toward the floor of the Accord.

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  Pull the filter frame straight out to remove it from the dashboard.

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  Remove the old filter from the filter frame.

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  Insert the new filter into the frame.

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  Slide the filter frame into the dashboard.

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  Lift the glove compartment up to its normal open position. Hook the stop bar on the right side into position.