Honda 1997 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual page 142

Replacement
CLIPS
On EX model in the U.S.
The air cleaner element is inside the
air cleaner housing on the passenger's
side of the engine compartment.
To replace it:
1. Unsnap the two clips and remove
the air cleaner housing cover.
AIR CLEANER
ELEMENT
2. Remove the old air cleaner
element.
Clean the inside of the air cleaner
housing with a damp rag.
3. Place the new air cleaner element
in the air cleaner housing.
Air Cleaner Element
4. Align the tabs and reinstall the air
cleaner housing cover, snap the
two clips back into place.
Maintenance