Air Cleaner Element Inspection/Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the air cleaner housing cover (A), and remove the clamps (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Cover And Clamp
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the air cleaner element (C) from the air cleaner housing (D).
Check the air cleaner element for damage or clogging. If it is damaged or clogged, replace it.
NOTE: Do not use compressed air to clean the air cleaner element.
Clean and remove any debris from inside the air cleaner housing.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
If the maintenance minder indicated air cleaner element replacement, reset the maintenance minder (see MAINTENANCE MINDER ).