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2012 Honda Civic EX Cabin Air Filter Replacement

The following guide describes 2012 HONDA CIVIC ...

iFixit Library 2012-2015 Honda Civic Very easy 10 minutes Guide 159297

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The following guide describes 2012 HONDA CIVIC EX CABIN AIR FILTER replacement. This air filter utilizes a filter media and must be replaced every 40-50 days. The most important signs of needing to replace the air filter include: Reduced fuel efficiencyCheck engine light is onStrange engine sounds To get more details visit the official website of the air filter replacement.

Step 1

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Metal Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Open the front passenger side door.

Step 2

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Open the glove compartment box.
Make sure the glove compartment is empty.

Step 3

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Find the black pin on the side of the glove compartment and push it in with a spudger.
The glove compartment will fall onto floor of the car.

Step 4

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Push the sides of the cabin air filter cover to reveal the filter.

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Remove the cabin air filter.

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Replace with new air cabin filter.

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Put the air filter cover back on.

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Push the glove compartment back into place.

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Close the door.