Acura TL cabin filter?

[Hank]

I know this doesn't relate to 4Runners at all, but does anyone else on the forum own a current gen Acura TL? If so, my question is whether the cabin filter is a user serviceable item. The maintenance log book doesn't mention anything at all about a cabin filter. I'm pretty sure that the TL has one though.

I have checked behind the glovebox in my sister's '06 TL, but couldn't find any compartment that can be opened. I've even removed the lower panel under the dash/glovebox on the passenger side, but only found a gauze-like padding glued to the removable panel. With the panel removed, I can see what looks like the motor assembly portion of the blower fan. Any advice or knowledge would be much appreciated!

 

[Uneek]

If the current gen is anything like the previous gen TL/CL, there is a "knock-out" type panel. The the panel either needs to be cut out with a utility knife or popped out. I don't remember, my buddy had a 2003 TL-S. Once it's out, the filter kit comes with or behind the cover is set of screws to replace/reattach the cover. It doesn't have an access door/tray like the 4Runner does.

 

[Hank]

Thanx for the tip, I'll check out my sister's TL again when I get a chance.