The cabin air filter in your Honda Odyssey filters the air you breathe in the interior cab of the van. This filter prevents allergens and pollutants from entering the vehicle. As filters tend to do, the cabin air filter can clog up and become inefficient. To optimize the quality of air in your Honda Odyssey, replace the cabin air filter per recommended service intervals. It's not one of the easier ones to change, but once you figure it out, you can save a lot of money on labor charges.
Disconnect the battery ground cable using the ratchet and a socket. Wait three to five minutes for the passenger air bag backup capacitor to discharge.
Open the glove box and empty the contents.
Locate the glove box stops on each side of the glove box drawer and remove them.
Remove the two bolts holding the glove box to the dash panel with the ratchet and a socket.
Locate the plastic cross strap at the glove box opening and cut it on each end with the pair of cutting dikes. You do not need to reinstall this piece.
Locate and remove the frame-retaining bolts and screws with the ratchet, a socket and the screwdriver. Remove the frame to expose the door panel to the cabin air filter.
Remove the cabin air filter cover from the evaporator housing, and take the old filter out of the frame.
Install the new filter. Make sure the filter is seated properly and reinstall the evaporator housing cover.
Align the frame and replace and tighten the bolts and screws.
Reinstall the stops at each side of the glove box and replace the contents of the glove box. Close the glove box.
Reconnect the battery ground cable.
