The air conditioning filter may become clogged after prolonged use

If the airflow efficiency of the air conditioning system and heater is greatly reduced, or if the windows fog up very easily in FRESH mode, the filter must be replaced.

To maintain air conditioning efficiency, check and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance plan.

fig. 1. Loosen the glove box fixing screw

Open the glove box.

Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver and slide the hook as shown in Figure 1.

fig. 2. Removing the Glove Box Attachment Clips

Press on both sides of the glove box to release the clips (fig. 2).

fig. 3. Removing the filter housing

Remove the filter housing from the filter outlet as shown in Figure 3

fig. 4. Removing the filter core from the filter housing

Remove the filter core from the filter housing (fig. 4)

Check the filter surface.

If it is only moderately dirty, it can be cleaned by blowing compressed air from the back.

Do not wash or oil the filter. If it is dirty, it must be replaced.

The air filter must be properly installed in place.

Using the air conditioner with the air filter removed may result in poor dust resistance and further affect the quality of the air conditioner.

Air conditioning filter

fig. 5. Location of the air conditioning filter tag

Air conditioning filter information tag is located on the left side of the glovebox as shown in Figure 5, indicating that the filter is installed.

The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent

fig. 6. Location of the air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter is located behind the glovebox (fig. 6)

More details

Opening the glove box lid

Toyota Camry air conditioning filter replacement

Disconnect the damper lug from the glove box lid

Toyota Camry air conditioning filter replacement

By pressing the back wall of the glove box, we release the side travel stops and flip the glove box lid down

Toyota Camry air conditioning filter replacement

Squeeze the latches and remove the cabin cover filters

Toyota Camry air conditioning filter replacement

Remove the cabin filter from the socket

Toyota Camry air conditioning filter replacement

Install the new filter element in reverse order

The arrow on the side of the new filter element should be pointing up

When cleaning the dust filter, do not wash it with water

You can not operate the car without a cabin filter, so that dirt does not get on the air conditioner evaporator