Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

16

Time Required

                          15 - 20 minutes

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  • Cabin Air Filter
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Introduction

Over time, the cabin air filter becomes clogged from dirt and debris. It may be time to replace the filter if your car is smelling musty, or your heating/cooling is ineffective. If you do not replace your cabin air filter, you may begin to breathe in harmful pollutants like pollen and dust while driving, which can be especially harmful to people who suffer from asthma or allergies. It will also be difficult to defog your windshield, reducing your visibility.

Toyota recommends replacing your cabin air filter every 15,000 miles, and they charge a premium to do it. Use this guide to replace the cabin air filter in your 2002-2006 Toyota Camry yourself, saving you time and money. Replacement cabin air filters can be purchased at your local auto parts store.

What you need

Step 1

              Cabin Air Filter
  • Turn off the car.
  • Remove the key from the ignition.

Turn off the car.

Remove the key from the ignition.

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Step 2

  • Open the passenger side door.

Open the passenger side door.

Step 3

  • Open the glove box in the passenger seat of your car, and empty anything inside.

Open the glove box in the passenger seat of your car, and empty anything inside.

Step 4

  • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the single 16.2 mm screw retaining the rod hook on the right side of the glove box.

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the single 16.2 mm screw retaining the rod hook on the right side of the glove box.

Step 5

  • Detach the rod hook from the hinge.

Detach the rod hook from the hinge.

Step 6

  • Press inward on both sides of the glove box to release the stops.
  • Remove the glove box and set it aside.

Press inward on both sides of the glove box to release the stops.

Remove the glove box and set it aside.

Step 7

  • Push inward on each side of the air filter to unclip it.

Push inward on each side of the air filter to unclip it.

Step 8

  • Slide the cabin air filter directly out of its compartment.

Slide the cabin air filter directly out of its compartment.

Step 9

  • Push on the bottom of the air filter to loosen it from the plastic frame.
  • Flip the filter over and push the side of it until it releases from the frame.

Push on the bottom of the air filter to loosen it from the plastic frame.

Flip the filter over and push the side of it until it releases from the frame.

Step 10

  • Install the new filter by pressing it into the plastic frame.

Install the new filter by pressing it into the plastic frame.

Step 11

  • Slide the folds of the new filter towards one end of the frame so that the entire filter fits within the plastic tightly.

Slide the folds of the new filter towards one end of the frame so that the entire filter fits within the plastic tightly.

Step 12

  • Slide the air filter into its compartment until it clicks into place.

Slide the air filter into its compartment until it clicks into place.

Step 13

  • Push inward on both sides of the glove box.
  • Raise the glove box until it holds in the housing without support.

Push inward on both sides of the glove box.

Raise the glove box until it holds in the housing without support.

Step 14

  • Pull down the rod on the right side of the glovebox and push the hook back around the hinge.

Pull down the rod on the right side of the glovebox and push the hook back around the hinge.

Step 15

  • Screw in the 16.2 mm Philips #2 screw that holds the damper rod in place.

Screw in the 16.2 mm Philips #2 screw that holds the damper rod in place.

Step 16

  • Replace your items and close the glove box.

Replace your items and close the glove box.

Enjoy the fresh air!

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