Changing the A/C Micron Filter (Pics)
#11
I changed the filers on my wifes Accord last year at around 30k and they were FILTHY. They were also a severe pain in the ass to get to - it required removing the glove box and a whole bunch of trim pieces. I think it took me almost two hours to change them.
Nice write up.
Nice write up.
#13
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Originally posted by RazorV3
is it just me, or when you turn on the a/c(even on a new s2000), there is some kind of musky smell...is this normal?
oh sometimes when its really humid and i turn on the a/c, "fog" starts pouring out of the vents but goes away after a couple of seconds...anyone notice this?
is it just me, or when you turn on the a/c(even on a new s2000), there is some kind of musky smell...is this normal?
oh sometimes when its really humid and i turn on the a/c, "fog" starts pouring out of the vents but goes away after a couple of seconds...anyone notice this?
#15
"Fog" from the vents is not normal. It often indicates a lack of coolant in the A/C system.
Once you get mold in the ducts it is very difficult to kill. The best thing is to prevent it from starting by changing filters and making sure the condensate line is clear.
Once you get mold in the ducts it is very difficult to kill. The best thing is to prevent it from starting by changing filters and making sure the condensate line is clear.
#17
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Originally posted by Destiny2002
Can you squeeze the plastic rivet-clips from below to make them release without risking breaking them or having them fly away?
Can you squeeze the plastic rivet-clips from below to make them release without risking breaking them or having them fly away?
#18
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I GOT IT!!!
I tried finding a convenient way to release the clips. A 5mm socket did the trick, all you do is push from the bottom and the clips gently pop up without any drama, no chance of ripping the weather seal this way
I tried finding a convenient way to release the clips. A 5mm socket did the trick, all you do is push from the bottom and the clips gently pop up without any drama, no chance of ripping the weather seal this way
#19
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Here is detail about the "cleaning" service I did..
Here is the 5mm socket I am talking about.
Notice where you need to put it, under each plastic rivet. There is no need to remove the weatherstripping.
Undo the first 3 plastic rivets by putting the hex end of the socket under the tip of the clip and pushing upward. I did this 3-4 times on each clip without any sign of damage to the rivets.
Here is a close-up of why the socket works. As you push upward, the width of the arrow tip temporarily compresses until it is the same size as the hole in the metal. Continued pushing on the clip with the socket makes it slide the rest of the way through the hole.
I decided to vacuum my filter and reinstall it (now at 12K miles) until the 30K replacement interval.
I took special note to the weave of the fabric. Before vacuuming, I held it up to the light and could see speckles of light, meaning the filter is probably not working on the "micron" level the name suggests. It's definitely not as effective as the engine air filter at stopping small particles in my estimation.
After vacuuming, I checked for damage or distortion to the weave. Things looked about the same with the exeption of the removal of the large debris. Therefore, I plan to continue to clean the filter halfway through it's useful life.
Here is the 5mm socket I am talking about.
Notice where you need to put it, under each plastic rivet. There is no need to remove the weatherstripping.
Undo the first 3 plastic rivets by putting the hex end of the socket under the tip of the clip and pushing upward. I did this 3-4 times on each clip without any sign of damage to the rivets.
Here is a close-up of why the socket works. As you push upward, the width of the arrow tip temporarily compresses until it is the same size as the hole in the metal. Continued pushing on the clip with the socket makes it slide the rest of the way through the hole.
I decided to vacuum my filter and reinstall it (now at 12K miles) until the 30K replacement interval.
I took special note to the weave of the fabric. Before vacuuming, I held it up to the light and could see speckles of light, meaning the filter is probably not working on the "micron" level the name suggests. It's definitely not as effective as the engine air filter at stopping small particles in my estimation.
After vacuuming, I checked for damage or distortion to the weave. Things looked about the same with the exeption of the removal of the large debris. Therefore, I plan to continue to clean the filter halfway through it's useful life.
#20
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I've already ripped a few sections of the hood seal, but luckily it still works good enough.
I take my micro filter out every couple of months and give it a good vacuum... probably needs to be replaced soon though.
I take my micro filter out every couple of months and give it a good vacuum... probably needs to be replaced soon though.