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Report: The Air Cleaner Housing May Crack

Honda Civic Problem

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Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003

Engine Affected: 1.7L 4 Cylinder

Average Mileage: 131,200 mi (46,000 mi - 200,000 mi)

The air cleaner case is prone to cracking. This can make it difficult to remove the screws securing the cover, making it difficult to replace the air filter. Replacing the case is often necessary to address this issue.

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Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 46,000 mi

Noticed broken at fwd middle fastener when starting to change filter.

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Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 185,000 mi

Plastic cracked around screws.

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Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 100,000 mi

As described, cover impossible to take off to change filter, bottom and top cracked at screw areas. replace with new set

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Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 46,000 mi

Noticed broken at fwd middle fastener when starting to change filter.

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Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 185,000 mi

Plastic cracked around screws.

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Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 100,000 mi

As described, cover impossible to take off to change filter, bottom and top cracked at screw areas. replace with new set

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Report: The Air Cleaner Housing May Crack

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