We replace the air filter element every 40,000 km of the car’s run, and check the condition after 20,000 km of the car’s run

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

We unscrew the two bolts and lift the air filter cover, remove it from the hinges, and remove the filter element from the housing

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Use a vacuum cleaner and a clean rag to remove dust and dirt from the case

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

We install the filter element in the housing, orienting it in the same way as it was installed

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

We engage the hinges of the air filter cover and fix it with two bolts

Removing and installing the air filter

We remove the air filter for replacement, as well as to gain access to other units in the engine compartment

Preparing the car and opening the hood

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Weaken the hose clamp of the crankcase ventilation system by squeezing its bent ears with pliers

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Disconnect the hose from the air inlet

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Disconnect the wiring harness block from the mass air flow sensor

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Disconnect the wiring harness from the canister purge valve of the evaporative emission system

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Squeeze the ears of the clamp and disconnect the hose from the side pipe of the canister purge valve

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Disconnect the wire harness holder from the air filter cover

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Disconnect the hose from the lower branch pipe of the canister purge valve

Removing and installing the engine air filter 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry

Disconnect the air supply hose from the throttle assembly by squeezing the bent ears of the fastening clamp with pliers

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

We unscrew the two bolts securing the air filter cover

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Remove the cover assembly with the air supply sleeve and the air filter element

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Unscrew the two air intake bolts

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

We unscrew the three bolts securing the air filter housing

Removing and installing air filter for 2AZ-FE Toyota Camry engine

Remove the case together with the air intake

Install the air filter and all removed parts in reverse order