How to Replace a Toyota Cabin Filter

Replace the cabin air filter to ensure proper air quality.

The cabin air filter within your Toyota vehicle is a filter placed in the outside-air intake behind the vehicle's passenger glove compartment. Clogged or dirty cabin air filters can reduce the airflow from the cabin vents as well as introduce allergens and pollen into the cabin air stream. It's important to replace dirty and clogged cabin air filters regularly to ensure there is clean, quality of air within the vehicle and the vents do not become clogged.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• Replacement cabin air filter

Instructions

1. Place the Toyota in "Park" and remove the key from the ignition to ensure the vehicle does not accidentally move while changing the filter.

2. Locate and open the passenger's side glove compartment. Remove the items stored in the compartment to ensure proper access to the filter.

3. Notice on the top of the glove compartment interior there are two screws. Remove these two screws using the appropriate screwdriver and allow the compartment to drop down. Remove the compartment by pulling it slowly out of place.

4. Locate the rectangular plastic housing behind where the glove compartment was. Open the plastic case by simply pulling it open to access the dirty cabin filter. Remove the filter by sliding it out of the retainer clips.

5. Install a new air filter by sliding it into place. Replace the cover on the plastic housing. Place the glove compartment back; secure it into place by replacing the screws. Ensure the screws are tight using the screwdriver. Place the items back into the compartment and close the compartment.

References

• Under Hood Service: Cabin Air Filter Replacement
• Parts Auto Source: Cabin Air Filter Replacement
• Toyota Online: Toyota Owner's Manual