Air Cleaner Element Inspection/Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the air cleaner housing cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing, Cover & Element
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the air cleaner element (B) from the air cleaner housing (C).
NOTE: Be careful when removing the element, and do not turn it upside down. Debris from the element may fall into the MAF sensor/IAT sensor.
Check the air cleaner element for damage or clogging. If there is damage or clogging, 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 you did not replace the air cleaner element, this procedure is complete.
- If the maintenance information required air cleaner element replacement, reset the maintenance minder (see MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY ).
- If the idle speed fluctuates, do the idle speed inspection procedure IDLE SPEED INSPECTION .