There are two air filters in the 2019 Honda CR-V: the engine air filter in the engine bay and the cabin air filter behind the glove box on the passenger side.
Engine air filter location
In the engine bay, the engine air filter sits inside a rectangular plastic housing on the driver’s side near the front. The housing is connected to the intake tube that leads to the throttle body.
Below are the steps to locate and replace the engine air filter on a 2019 CR-V:
- Open the hood and locate the engine air filter housing on the driver’s side near the front of the engine bay.
- Unlatch the clips or remove the screws securing the housing cover.
- Carefully lift the cover to expose the air filter element.
- Take out the old filter and inspect the housing for debris.
- Wipe or brush out any dust from the housing.
- Install a new filter in the same orientation as the old one, making sure the arrows on the filter face inward toward the engine as indicated on the filter.
- Reinstall the housing cover and secure the clips or screws firmly.
- Close the hood and run the engine briefly to ensure there are no leaks around the intake.
After you replace the engine filter, make sure the housing is properly sealed and the clips are firmly in place to prevent unfiltered air from entering the engine.
Cabin air filter location
The cabin air filter for the 2019 CR-V is behind the glove box on the passenger side. Access is via a small service door or by lowering the glove box and reaching a filter cover behind it.
Below are the steps to locate and replace the cabin air filter on a 2019 CR-V:
- Park the vehicle, set the parking brake, and turn off the engine.
- Open the glove box and locate the right-hand side dampener or stops; gently press to release or lower the glove box so you can access the filter housing behind it.
- Release the small cover on the filter housing; some models require rotating the cover or removing a couple of screws or tabs.
- Take out the old cabin filter and note the orientation of the filter (arrows toward the cabin).
- Clean any debris from inside the housing.
- Insert a new cabin air filter with the correct orientation and reseal the housing cover.
- Reinstall the glove box, ensuring the damper is reattached if needed.
- Test the HVAC system by turning on the AC or heat to confirm air is flowing properly through the vents.
Ensure the glove box is fully reassembled and the filter cover is securely closed to maintain cabin air quality.
Summary
In short, the 2019 Honda CR-V uses two filters: an engine air filter in a driver-side engine bay housing and a cabin air filter behind the passenger-side glove box. Replacing them is a straightforward DIY task that supports engine performance and interior air quality, typically at intervals of about 15,000–30,000 miles for the engine and 15,000–25,000 miles for the cabin, depending on usage and climate.