Toyota Camry Cabin Air Filter Replacement Guide
How to clean or replace the HVAC cabin
air filter element in an XV50 7th generation 2012 to 2016 Toyota Camry.
2013 Camry Glove Box |
Open Glove Box |
Access Panel |
This
automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the XV50 7th generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016)
Toyota Camry in cleaning or changing the A/C system's cabin air
filter element. Owners of other Toyota, Scion or Lexus vehicles such as the Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, RAV4, Prius, Tacoma, Tundra, Sienna, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, Avalon, 4Runner, Land Runner, Sequoia, IS 250, ES 350, GS 350, tC, xB, xD, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A few replacement filters with their part numbers include the following: TYC 800025P, Purolator C35667, Wix 24483, Fram CF10285, Mann MC 1052, Beck Arnley 042-2082, Valvoline VCA-1031, Mahle LAK 490 or LA 395 and K&N VF2000. No tools are needed to access the cabin air filter. A wet/dry shop vacuum can be useful for cleaning the existing element. |
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Press Release Button |
Remove Access Panel |
Cabin Air Filter Cover |
The first few steps
are to sit in the passenger seat of the vehicle, open the glove box and
empty out the contents. Locate the access panel at the rear of the glove box on the left side. Press the release tab on the right (passenger) side of the access panel and open it to the left. Set the access panel aside in a safe place. |
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Press Right Release Tab |
Press Left Release Tab |
Filter Cover Removed |
Behind the access
panel, you'll see the rectangular black plastic cabin air filter cover. Press the release tabs on the left and right of the filter cover inwards. Then pull the cover away from the blower motor housing and set it aside in a safe place. |
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Old Filter Exposed |
Slide Filter Straight Out |
Inspect Both Sides |
Slide the old cabin
air filter straight out of the slot and inspect both sides of it. If the old element is relatively clean like the one pictured above, just tap out the large debris and remove any fine dust with a vacuum. If the old filter is dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, hair, insects, twigs, leaves and other debris, it should be replaced with a brand new unit. I would recommend buying the TYC 800025P or the Wix 24483 since they have the best reviews on Amazon. If you would prefer to have a washable and re-usable filter, go with the K&N VF2000. |
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Clean Filter With Vacuum |
Blower Motor Housing |
Slide In New Cabin Filter |
Slide the cleaned or new cabin air filter element in to the slot with the "UP" arrow pointing in the correct direction. | ||
"Up" Arrow |
Snap Filter Cover In Place |
Insert Left Side of Panel |
Line up the rectangular filter cover with the "UP" arrow pointing upwards and gently snap it in to place. | ||
Click Right Side of Panel |
Access Panel Replaced |
Close Glove Box |
Insert the tabs on
the left side of the access panel in first and then push the clip on the
right side in place. Close the glove box to finish the job. For more,
check out my other
2012-2016 Toyota Camry DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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