How do you change the cabin air filter on a Honda Odyssey?

Answer 1

To replace the cabin filter on the 2005 Odyssey, the glovebox access is different than earlier years. To drop the glovebox, you must release the damper arm. This is accomplished by first removing the retainer cover/clip which slips over the end of the rod and post (pull/slide off the end of the rod). You must then remove the door stops (2) by prying inward on the tabs inside the glovebox. The glovebox will then lower to reveal the the filter housing. Push inward on the release tabs on either side of the housing and slide it out.

(NOTE: When I contacted the local dealer I was told that there was a dash brace in front of the filter housing that would have to be removed by sawing it out. He said that the brace was used during assembly of the vehicle but was not needed in operation. My 2005 Odyssey did NOT have such a brace.)

When inserting the new filter into the filter rack, be sure to place the end pleats into the slots provided. This assures that all air will go through the filter.

Replacement for a 2006 Odyssey is similar to the 2005. There are NO dash braces to cut/remove. As an alternative to removing the two door stops in the glove box (mine did not release easily), one can also remove the two 8 mm screws at the bottom and work the entire glove box out of the dash. This also allows the contents to remain inside the box (useful if its full of stuff).