Re: Odyssey A.C. Filter Changout?
 

On 1/30/04 9:17 AM, in article 401A75FF.1BA9@noname.com, "jim"
<jim@noname.com> wrote:

> Phyl/Ron Johnson wrote:
>>
>> I have a '00 Odyssey which has been zero trouble. Transmission has
>> been very good though we only have 60k miles on the van.
>> Wondering about frequency of changing the filter on the air
>> conditioning system.
>>
>> Has anyone done it? I'm told it's behind the glove compartment and
>> requires a lot of plastic removal before getting to the filter. Ideas?
>> Is it worth doing? I would appreciate an e.mail direct as soon as
>> possible in addition to any posting you might do for others.
>> <rcpej@webtv.net< thanks, Ron
> i live in the south.. its hot as hell down here when the a/c is used and
> we always set the a/c to recirculate the air in the vehicle.. so i guess
> the a/c filter behind the dash is never used.. we got a 01 civic and the
> a/c filter is the last of our worries.... we dont need it.....
> it only filters the outside air which is never used.....

That's not true. The filter is located directly in front of (literally
laying against the face of) the AC core. It filters the recirculated air as
well.

Re: Odyssey A.C. Filter Changout?
 

rcpej@webtv.net (Phyl/Ron Johnson) wrote in message news:<22318-401A9444-178@storefull-3114.bay.webtv.net>...
> There is no comment in my well-read owners manual.

let it begin! the a/c filter filters all air! it lies right next to
the evaporator. on the oddy when you pull the glove box out, you have
to cut off the plastic piece that runs side to side, it's only there
for assembly line purposes. then 2 8mm bolts and 2 phillips screws
and your there.
Chip

Re: Odyssey A.C. Filter Changout?
 

rcpej@webtv.net (Phyl/Ron Johnson) wrote in message news:<22318-401A9444-178@storefull-3114.bay.webtv.net>...
> There is no comment in my well-read owners manual.

let it begin! the a/c filter filters all air! it lies right next to
the evaporator. on the oddy when you pull the glove box out, you have
to cut off the plastic piece that runs side to side, it's only there
for assembly line purposes. then 2 8mm bolts and 2 phillips screws
and your there.
Chip

Re: Odyssey A.C. Filter Changout?
 

rcpej@webtv.net (Phyl/Ron Johnson) wrote in message news:<22318-401A9444-178@storefull-3114.bay.webtv.net>...
> There is no comment in my well-read owners manual.

let it begin! the a/c filter filters all air! it lies right next to
the evaporator. on the oddy when you pull the glove box out, you have
to cut off the plastic piece that runs side to side, it's only there
for assembly line purposes. then 2 8mm bolts and 2 phillips screws
and your there.
Chip

Re: Odyssey A.C. Filter Changout?
 

rcpej@webtv.net (Phyl/Ron Johnson) wrote in message news:<22318-401A9444-178@storefull-3114.bay.webtv.net>...
> There is no comment in my well-read owners manual.

let it begin! the a/c filter filters all air! it lies right next to
the evaporator. on the oddy when you pull the glove box out, you have
to cut off the plastic piece that runs side to side, it's only there
for assembly line purposes. then 2 8mm bolts and 2 phillips screws
and your there.
Chip