When purchasing replacement parts, compare the new replacement part with the old one. Make sure that their diameter and height are identical. A cheap, poorly made filter will not reliably protect the engine from dust.
1. To remove, loosen the wing nuts, bolts and/or spring clamps on the air cleaner cover; on some models, you may also need to remove the standard nut. Some Prelude models use a can filter that bolts the cover onto.
2. Remove the cleaner cover and the air cleaner element. On a 1990-1991 Prelude, also remove the small leak filter located on the top of the housing. The Accord (1984-86) uses a similar filter on the air cleaner side.
3. Use a clean cloth to clean the air cleaner housing.
4. Install a new air cleaner and, if necessary, a new particulate filter, which can be reused if it was simply clogged with dust or oil. Make sure the filter element is properly seated in place; fit the cover to the filter, which will seal the housing and direct all air flow strictly through the filter.
Generally, air cleaner elements are not interchangeable, although they may be. Make sure you purchase the correct element for your model.
5. Most round cases have hands etched into the metal; align these arrows before attempting to install the cover. Proper alignment will make it easier to seat the cover in place.
[Based on materials from the website «Hondabook.ru»]