haha yeah it can be a bit tricky if its your first time. I don't mind changing them anymore (because I work at a honda dealer and I've changed like 10,000 of them lol). one dude I know has 130k on his 02 EX and hasn't changed his yet. he said every time he turns on the blower it spits dust. he also hasn't changed his t belt or water pump yet...I'm wondering how many more miles it can go before it snaps.