2022 Honda CR-V Air Filter Replacement

Begin by sitting in the driver’s seat and pulling the hood-release lever, located on the lower left side of the dashboard near the door.

You should hear the hood pop up slightly.

Exit the vehicle and walk to the front, then slide your hand under the center of the hood to find the secondary safety latch. Press the latch upward to fully release the hood, and lift it until it is fully open.

Locate the metal prop rod—usually clipped into a holder along the front frame—and remove it from its clip. Insert the end of the rod into the designated support hole on the underside of the hood to securely hold the hood open while you work.

Look along the outer edge of the housing cover—two screws are at the front corners.

Lean in slightly to see the back side of the housing—two more screws are located at the rear corners.

All four screws sit in small recessed pockets in the plastic cover, making them easy to spot once you scan around the perimeter.

Using a ***3/8-inch drive ratchet wrench with an 8mm socket, carefully loosen the four screws (A, B, C, D) securing the air filter housing cover.***

You don’t need to fully remove the screws; just back them out enough so the cover can lift freely.

Once all screws are loosened, gently wiggle the cover to ensure it is fully free and ready to be lifted

***CAUTION***: Avoid forcing the cover, as this can damage the housing or strip the screw threads.

Lift the loosened cover and set it aside safely.

Carefully reach inside and grasp the old air filter. Pull it straight up and out of the housing.

***CAUTION***: Take care not to tip the old filter or drop any debris into the exposed air intake tube.

Take the new air filter and align it in the same orientation as the old one. The pleated side should face downward, and the rubber seal should sit evenly around the edge to form a proper seal.

If unsure, check the edge of the filter or the housing for an alignment arrow or marking.

Place the cover back onto the housing and hand-tighten the four screws. Using your 3/8-inch drive ratchet with 8mm socket, tighten all four screws securely.

***CAUTION***: Tighten the screws firmly, but do not overtighten, as this can crack the plastic housing.

Remove the metal support rod from the hood and place it back in its holder.

Gently lower the hood from a moderate height and press down firmly near the latch to ensure it is fully closed and latched.

Always double-check that the hood is securely latched before driving.