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Acura TL Cabin Air Filter Replacement Q. I have 2001 Acura TL V-6. How can I change the A/C air filter? Thanks, George

A. I'm assuming you mean the Cabin Air Filter. The dust and pollen filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months whichever comes first. Replace the filter more often if the airflow is less than usual.

Dust and Pollen Filter Replacement:

1. Remove the glove box.

2. Cut the plastic cross brace (A) in the glove box opening with diagonal cutters in the area shown. Remove the cross brace and the two mounting screws (B) from the glove box opening. Retain these parts to be reinstalled later.

3. Remove the filter lid (A) from the evaporator, then pull out the lower dust and pollen filter (B) and the upper dust and pollen filter (C).

4. Remove the filter (A) from the housing (B), and replace it.
5. Install the filter in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that There is no air leaking out of the evaporator.

6. Install the cross brace (A) into the glove box opening by aligning the tabs (B) with the slots (C).
7. Secure the cross brace with the two mounting screws (D) removed in step 2.
8. Reinstall the glove box.