Parts for your 2003 Honda Cr-v-Cabin filter

2003 Honda CR‑V Cabin Filter

Technical sources confirm that the 2003 Honda CR‑V is fitted with a cabin (dust and pollen) filter from factory. Honda’s 2003 CR‑V Owner’s Manual and the Honda Service Manual list a dust and pollen filter behind the glovebox, and genuine Honda parts catalogues show the filter set as 80290‑S5D‑A01 (elements 80292‑S5D‑003). That makes the cabin filter very much relevant to servicing this model.

For the 2003 CR‑V, the cabin filter’s job is to tidy up the air before it reaches the vents. It traps dust, pollen, soot and road grime, helping keep the interior air cleaner and reducing fogging and musty odours. It also protects the HVAC evaporator from debris that can lead to mould growth and reduced air‑con performance. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions—city commuting, coastal humidity, country dust and the odd bushfire smoke event—a healthy filter makes a noticeable difference to comfort.

Replacement is straightforward and should be part of regular servicing. A practical interval is every 15,000–20,000 kilometres or 12 months, whichever comes first. If the vehicle spends time on unsealed roads, in high‑pollen seasons, or idles in traffic often, shorten that to 10,000–15,000 kilometres. Honda’s service literature and common workshop practice both support annual replacement under normal use.

Signs it’s due include weak airflow even with the fan up, a lingering musty odour, extra fan noise, or haze returning quickly to the inside of the windscreen. A clogged filter makes the blower work harder and can knock the edge off cooling and heating performance.

DIY replacement is a five‑minute job: drop the glovebox by unhooking the damper cord and squeezing the side stops, pop off the access cover, slide out the filter tray, and swap the two elements. Make sure the airflow arrows on the new filters point the right way (usually down). Avoid blasting the old filter with compressed air—it can damage the media and won’t remove embedded fine particles.

For best results in local conditions, activated‑carbon (charcoal) cabin filters help with odours and fumes, premium HEPA‑type options catch finer particles if hay fever is a concern. Between services, keep leaves and debris clear of the cowl intake at the base of the windscreen to stop organic matter rotting on the evaporator.

• Recommended interval: 15,000–20,000 km or 12 months (shorter in dusty or high‑pollution use)
• Location: behind the glovebox, no special tools required
• Genuine references: Honda Owner’s Manual (2003 CR‑V), Honda Service Manual, parts 80290‑S5D‑A01 / 80292‑S5D‑003

FAQs

Where is the cabin filter on a 2003 Honda CR‑V?
It sits behind the glovebox. Drop the glovebox by unhooking the damper cord and squeezing the stops, remove the access cover, slide out the tray and the two filter elements are right there. No special tools needed.

How often should the cabin filter be changed in Australia or New Zealand?
Plan for every 15,000–20,000 km or 12 months. If the CR‑V sees dusty roads, heavy city traffic, bushfire smoke or lots of pollen, change it sooner—around 10,000–15,000 km.

What part number fits the 2003 CR‑V?
Genuine Honda uses a two‑element set: 80290‑S5D‑A01 (elements 80292‑S5D‑003). Quality aftermarket equivalents are fine, consider a charcoal version if odours or fumes are a concern. Always confirm fitment by model year and VIN.