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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Honda Freed (1st generation): Engine Air Filter Replacement

The air filter on a Honda Freed with the 1.5 L engine should be replaced about every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or every 2 years. Replace it more often in dusty conditions. The job is simple: the housing opens with clips, and you don't need to remove any ducts.

Difficulty: Easy Time: 10-15 minutes Steps: 9 Tools: None required (if the housing is secured with screws, you may need a Phillips screwdriver or an 8-10 mm socket)

Part

  • 🔩 Engine air filter for the 1.5 L (L15A) engine, Honda Freed GB3/GB4. This is a panel-type filter that fits into the housing without adapters. Choose the filter by VIN or by the dimensions of the old one, because different Freed model years can use different filters. OE filters cost more, while aftermarket options such as Mann, Filtron, Denso and Sakura are cheaper

Step by step

9 steps
  1. Turn off the engine, let it cool down and open the hood.
  2. Find the black plastic air filter housing. It sits in the engine bay to the side of the engine, and an air duct runs from it to the throttle body.
  3. Open the housing cover. Release the metal or plastic clips along the edge, or remove the screws if the housing uses them instead.
  4. Lift or fold back the cover. You don't need to disconnect the sensor connector or the air duct. If the wiring is in the way, gently move it aside.
  5. Note how the old filter is positioned, then take it out.
  6. Wipe the inside of the housing and the cover with a dry or slightly damp rag. Remove leaves, debris and dust. Make sure no dirt gets into the duct leading to the throttle body.
  7. Install the new filter the same way the old one was positioned. The rubber sealing rim must sit snugly and evenly in the housing groove, with no skewing.
  8. Close the cover, check that it is seated all the way around with no gaps, and secure the clips (or screws).
  9. Make sure the air duct and connectors are in place. Start the engine and check that it runs smoothly and that there are no unusual intake air leak noises.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • A filter that is not seated properly, or clips that are not fastened, let unfiltered air through. This speeds up cylinder wear and fouls the throttle body and the mass airflow sensor. Do not blow out or tap a paper filter to reuse it. If it is dark, clogged or wet, replace it.