The aFe POWER 35-10006C is an activated-carbon cabin air filter for the HVAC intake of selected Honda and Acura models. The manufacturer describes it as a filter that cleans air entering the ventilation system of your vehicle by reducing dust, soot and pollen, with activated carbon granules that help remove odors and fumes. A paper element stops particulates but lets gases through, so the carbon layer is the reason to pay more than for a basic filter. Owners on user forums report that after swapping to a charcoal filter, odors clung to the filter and air quality improved noticeably. Search terms this part targets include activated carbon cabin filter Honda CR-V, HR-V cabin air filter upgrade, and Honda Fit odor-reducing cabin filter.
Fitment is the first thing to verify. The manufacturer's listing reads Various Honda 09-26 and Acura 19-26, yet the year range on this product's name reads 09-22, and sources disagree on the exact coverage, so confirm your model year, trim and VIN with the manufacturer before ordering. The filter is a direct-fit replacement for the stock element behind the glovebox, which makes it a practical upgrade for owners who want carbon filtration without modifying the HVAC system. Because it is a replacement rather than a washable filter, plan to swap it on your normal maintenance schedule or when airflow drops.
The manufacturer lists various Honda models from 2009 through 2026 and Acura models from 2019 through 2026. Sources disagree on the exact year range for each trim, so confirm your year, trim and VIN with the manufacturer before ordering.
Owners on user forums report that a charcoal filter reduced lingering odors and improved cabin air quality compared with a stock filter, though results will vary with driving conditions and how often the filter is replaced.
Owners on user forums describe the cabin filter swap as a quick job, often around 15 minutes, and say no tools are needed on the models they tested.
This is a beginner-friendly job. On many CR-V generations you unlatch the glovebox by pushing down on the support rod on the right, feeling a slight grip near the end of the rod. Squeezing the top rear of the box releases the catches so it drops, exposing the cabin filter access panel. Owners on newer CR-V generations report that the box does not drop far enough, leaving only enough room to barely reach in and release the filter cover tabs. In that case, squeezing the sides of the glovebox helps it release. Expect roughly 15 minutes, with most of that time spent refitting the glovebox. Before you close everything up, check that the airflow arrow on the new filter matches the direction shown on the housing.
