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- Open the glove box, located in front of the passenger seat on the right side of the vehicle.
- Empty the glovebox.
2019-2021 Acura ILX Cabin Air Filter Replacement
Regularly changing your car air filter - either once a year or every 15,000 to 30,000 miles - helps maintain the air in your car clean and ensures your HVAC system runs efficiently. Replacing the cabin air filter in a 2021 Acura ILX is a simple way to improve your air quality. This guide will walk you through the steps to safely remove the old filter and install a new one in just a couple steps and with minimal equipment.
Parts (1)
- STP Cabin Air Filter CAF1751 buy ↗
Step-by-step instructions
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- Press inwards on both sides of the glove box near the back, pulling towards you, to remove glove box.
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- Behind the glove box there is a rectangular plastic cover. Squeeze the two tabs on the side and pull off the cover.
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- Pull out the old air filter to remove it.
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- Insert the new air filter into the compartment. Make sure it is pushed all the way back.
- Ensure direction of the air flow arrow is point down.
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- Clip the rectangular cover back on.
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- While pushing the glove compartment forward to close it, squeeze inwards along the slits on both sides so it re-insert into the opening.
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- Close the glove box completely.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you’ve successfully replaced the cabin air filter in your 2021 Acura ILX!
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