So all the cabin filter install guides seemed to mostly be about the 1st gen fit... at least the ones with pics. So I took some pics of the DIY process on a 2009 Fit Sport and posted in on my blog. Enjoy!

Scott'Soapbox » Change A Honda Fit Cabin Filter

 

Great instructions and photos. Appreciate it and I am sure usable by many fit owners. Again, many thanks.

 

Thx! yeah I'm a visual learner so I always like a few pics on the DIY instructions.

 

Whats the purpose of install? If stock filter inadequate? Just wondering?

 

No the filter just gets dirty. After 40k miles ours was pretty gross.

It's just a standard paper type filter. Some other threads say you take a nicer "hi tech" home AC filter and cut it to size for more efficient filter flow and get 3 filters out of the big one such. But I didn't want to mess with all that so I just used the one from Auto Zone.

 

Like all filters they finally coat up with contaminants and have to be vacumed or replaced, mostly the latter.

 

Thanks for the info, I've been looking for this...

 

Good Stuff Thanks!

 

Thanks for your help on the air filter.

 

nice DIY. i noticed a typo though.

2008 is first gen.

2009-2011 are second gen.

 

In the US. 2008 I believe was the 1st year of the GE8 in Japan (JDM Fit)

~SB

 

skuban!
Thanks man! Nice simple "how to do it" with good pics.
We just got our 09 Fit Sport.The previous owner had left a bunch of those
smelly evergreen-tree-shaped car "deodorizers" in it after he cleaned it before
I looked at it the first time. As soon as I bought the car, I threw those things OUT! After 3 weeks the interior air is almost neutral again except when I turn on the air handler system. Arrrggghhhh! Smelly-evergreen-tree-deodorizer smell... (SETDS).
Although I've found in the service records that show the filter was replaced at about 10k mi. and the car now has 27k mi., I ordered a new filter from Majestic Honda and now with your help, am fully equipped to take on the dreaded SETDS!

BTW, what part of TN are you occupying?

Cheers & Blessings,
exodite

 

I got a new cabin Air Filter from Amazon.com for 10 dollars. It fit the Fit and worked great. Thanks for the instructions on how to install it it was very easy.

 

You have a part number for amazon?
I used their "see if it fits your car" and couldn't find one under $18.xxx

 

i vacuumed mine. it's not bright white, but it's good for another 20k miles

 

TYC 800125P Honda FIT Replacement Cabin Air Filter

by TYC

It was 10.38 but I am an Amazon Prime member I get free shipping. I buy a lot of books for my family.

 

my local honda dealer, Open Road Honda, edison, NJ............
air conditioning filter $35.97
install $65
sub total: $100.97
tax: $7.06
total cost: $108.03

criminal.

 

It was very easy to install I am not a car repair person and could do it.

 

I agree that is outright criminal.
I would go back and complain. If they don't want to refund any money I would inform you will escalate complaint to US Honda. I'm sure Honda has a book rated time established for that job, probably no more than .25 hr. Looks like the dealer charging you for almost an hour labor.

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i didnt have it done at my dealer. i just called them to see how much it would cost. amazingly.... it got worse. if someone came in exclusively to have a filter installed, they'd charge $85 for installation, instead of $65. the $65 was part of a maintenance package.

it would be interesting to see what other honda dealers are charging for the filter and installation. i'm gonna call a few just to see. i think all of them will be a rip off.

complaining to honda america is a good idea.