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Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h45 ~50–75£
Estimated time 0h30–0h45
Estimated labour cost ~50–75£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
CR-V 1997-2002 6
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (B20B4)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B1)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B3)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B9)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z1)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z3)
CR-V 2002-2007 3
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A4)
  • 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2)
  • 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A1)
CR-V 2006-2014 5
  • 2.0 16V i-VTEC, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A2)
  • 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2)
  • 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B3)
  • 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z1)
  • 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z4)
CR-V 2012-2017 5
  • 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A2)
  • 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A4)
  • 2.0 16V i-VTEC Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A9)
  • 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B4)
  • 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z9)
CR-V 2017-2025 2
  • 1.5 VTEC Turbo Petrol (L15BY)
  • 2.0 e:Hev Electricity,Petrol (LFB1)

What is the role of the Honda CR-V cabin filter?

The cabin filter (also called the pollen filter) cleans the outside air of dust and particles before it enters the vehicle cabin. It protects passengers from airborne pollutants, pollen, and fine particles.

When should you change the Honda CR-V cabin filter?

The cabin filter should generally be changed once a year or every 15,000–20,000 km. In polluted environments or for allergy sufferers, more frequent replacement (every 6 months) is recommended.

Can I clean the Honda CR-V cabin filter instead of replacing it?

No. Cabin filters are designed to be replaced, not cleaned. Blowing compressed air through the filter may dislodge large particles but cannot remove the fine dust, pollen, and contaminants embedded in the filter media.

Is it difficult to change the Honda CR-V cabin filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. In most cases, no tools are required. The whole operation takes 5–15 minutes.

5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
CR-V 1997-2002 1997-2002 2.0 16V Petrol (B20B4), 2.0 16V Petrol (B20Z2), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B1), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B3), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20B9), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z1), 2.0i 16V Petrol (B20Z3) Petrol
CR-V 2002-2007 2002-2007 2.0 16V Petrol (K20A4), 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2), 2.4 16V Petrol (K24A1) Diesel, Petrol
CR-V 2006-2014 2006-2014 2.0 16V i-VTEC, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A2), 2.2 16V i-CTDi Diesel (N22A2), 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B3), 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z1), 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z4) Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
CR-V 2012-2017 2012-2017 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A2), 1.6 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N16A4), 2.0 16V i-VTEC Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (R20A9), 2.0 16V i-VTEC Petrol (R20A5), 2.2 16V i-DTEC Diesel (N22B4), 2.4 16V i-VTEC Petrol (K24Z9) Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
CR-V 2017-2025 2017-2025 1.5 VTEC Turbo Petrol (L15BY), 2.0 e:Hev Electricity,Petrol (LFB1) Electricity, Petrol