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Honda Accord Cabin Air Filter Q. My car dealer informs me that I need to replace my 1999 Honda Accord air conditioner filter because when I sit in the car and turn on the A/C, a funny type of smell comes in. This will cost $129.00, which I think is very, very high cost. Do you have any suggestions if I can do it myself, or take it to a garage who can do it cheaper? Thanks, Pankaj Herndon, VA

A. Well, if you are fairly handy and have a few basic tools, I don't see why you can't replace it yourself. It's really very easy Here's how to do it.

1. Remove the glove box. Honda Accord Glove Box Removal

2. Remove the bolt, the screws and the glove box frame.

3. Remove the filter lid (A) from the evaporator, then pull out the lower A/C filter assembly (B) and the upper A/C filter assembly in that order.

4. Remove the A/C filter (A) from the filter housing (B). Replace the A/C filter according to the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that there is no air leaking out of the evaporator.