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How to Replace Your Freed's Air Conditioner Filter Yourself

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

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 Air Conditioner Filter ACM-H09 for Honda

BOSCH (Bosch) Honda Car Air Conditioner Filter Aerist Comfort (Dust Removal Type) ACM-H09 Vezel Step WGN RP 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 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 Air Conditioner Filter ACM-H09 for Honda - Replacement Date, Mileage Memo Sticker

BOSCH (Bosch) Honda Car Air Conditioner Filter Aerist Comfort (Dust Removal Type) ACM-H09 Vezel Step WGN RP Freed

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.

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - Opening the Glove Box

It's open.

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - Glove Box Open

The air conditioner filter is inside here, so press the tabs on both sides and remove the cover.

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - Removing the Cover

It's off. Since this is the first replacement, a genuine Honda filter was installed.

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - Cover Removed, Filter Visible

It didn't look very dirty, but comparing them, it's quite dirty. (There were also leaves inside.)

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - Dirt Comparison

Now, I'll insert the new filter...

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - Installing the New Filter

When I inserted it with the engraving facing me, it didn't go all the way in.

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - Incorrect Orientation

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.

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - Old and New Filter Comparison, Regarding Orientation

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.

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - New Filter Installed

I closed the cover and attached the sticker.

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - Cover Closed, Replacement Date and Mileage Sticker Applied

Just like when opening it, push in on both sides to put it back.

New Freed (GT5) Air Conditioner Filter Replacement - Closing the Glove Box

BOSCH (Bosch) Honda Car Air Conditioner Filter Aerist Comfort (Dust Removal Type) ACM-H09 Vezel Step WGN RP Freed

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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