How to Replace Your Freed's Air Conditioner Filter Yourself

Here are the actual steps I took when replacing the air conditioner filter of my new Freed (GT5).
For Freed models, this air conditioner filter can be used across all generations, and the procedure should be mostly the same.
The recommended replacement interval for air conditioner filters is said to be "1 year or 10,000 km of driving".
At the dealer's 12-month inspection, I received an estimate of about 5,000 yen for filter replacement, but if you replace it yourself, it only costs around 1,200 yen, and it's easy, so I recommend it. (This is natural, as it includes labor costs.)
Here's the air conditioner filter for Freed:
BOSCH (Bosch) Honda Car Air Conditioner Filter Aerist Comfort (Dust Removal Type) ACM-H09 Vezel Step WGN RP Freed
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Here is a list of representative compatible car models found in the instruction manual.
| Compatible Manufacturer | Representative Compatible Models | Model Year |
|---|---|---|
| Honda | Insight | H21.02 ~ H26.03 |
| Vezel | H25.12 ~ | |
| Grace | H26.12 ~ | |
| Shuttle | H27.05 ~ | |
| Step WGN | H27.04 ~ | |
| Fit | H19.10 ~ | |
| Freed | H20.05 ~ |
Speaking only of Freed, it says model year H20.05~, which is the year of the first-generation Freed, so it is likely compatible with all generations. (If I'm wrong, please let me know in the comments...)
Table of Contents
Filter Introduction
Here is the air conditioner filter I purchased.
BOSCH (Bosch) Honda Car Air Conditioner Filter Aerist Comfort (Dust Removal Type) ACM-H09 Vezel Step WGN RP Freed
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Here are the back and side of the package.
I've also included the instruction manual.
Installation steps are also written.
Here is the filter. A memo sticker is also included.
BOSCH (Bosch) Honda Car Air Conditioner Filter Aerist Comfort (Dust Removal Type) ACM-H09 Vezel Step WGN RP Freed
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Replacement Procedure
Now, let's install it.
Open the passenger side glove box. There are tabs on the left and right, so push in on both sides to lower it.
It's open.
The air conditioner filter is inside here, so press the tabs on both sides and remove the cover.
It's off. Since this is the first replacement, a genuine Honda filter was installed.
It didn't look very dirty, but comparing them, it's quite dirty. (There were also leaves inside.)
Now, I'll insert the new filter...
When I inserted it with the engraving facing me, it didn't go all the way in.
Comparing them, it's slightly rectangular. The genuine Honda filter has the logo facing forward, but for the BOSCH one, it seems correct to have the logo sideways.
Please note that the top/bottom or front/back has a fixed orientation.
The AIR FLOW arrow should point downwards.
And so, it successfully went all the way in. The size is also perfect.
I closed the cover and attached the sticker.
Just like when opening it, push in on both sides to put it back.
BOSCH (Bosch) Honda Car Air Conditioner Filter Aerist Comfort (Dust Removal Type) ACM-H09 Vezel Step WGN RP Freed
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That concludes the actual steps I took when replacing the air conditioner filter of my new Freed (GT5) myself.
It was very easy.
For detailed compatibility information regarding air conditioner filters, please check with your car's model number.





















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