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2003-2007 Honda Accord Engine Air Filter Replacement

Replace the engine's air filter every 15,000...

iFixit Library 2003-2007 Honda Accord Easy 15 - 30 minutes Guide 10941

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Replace the engine's air filter every 15,000 miles.

Step 1

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Locate the hood latch beside the driver's side door, next to the left foot rest.
Pull the latch toward you to release the hood.

Step 2

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Walk around to the front of the vehicle.
Slide your hand under the hood, directly above the Honda emblem. Locate and pull the hood tab to unlock the hood.
Once the tab is released, lift the hood up.

Step 3

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Use your left hand to hold the hood up. Locate the hood stand and pull it out of the clip.
Place the tip of the hood stand into the hole located in the upper left of the hood.
You can now let the hood rest on the stand.

Step 4

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Be sure your engine is turned off.
Identify the engine's air duct hose.
The emission hose is located on the top.
Remove the emission hose by gently wiggling it out of place.

Step 5

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Remove the smog hose by squeezing the tubing and pulling it off.

Step 6

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen air duct clamp screws.

Step 7

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Once the screws are loose, completely remove the air duct hose by gently wiggling it off the engine and the air filter housing.

Step 8

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the air filter housing cap.
Using a long Phillips screwdriver or a long 5/16 Hex driver, remove the four screws holding down the air filter housing cap.

Step 9

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Lift the engine air filter housing cap and place it aside.
Do not turn the housing cap upside down. Screws left in holes of housing cap might fall out.

Step 10

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Lift the dirty filter out of the housing.
Vacuum any dirt or debris out of the air filter box.

Step 11

Filter replacement

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Replace the old filter with the new filter.
Ensure that it seats properly in the lip of the air cleaner box.
Screw down the air filter housing cap. Connect air dust, emission, and smog hoses.