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How do I find the cabin air filter in my car?

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Look in the owner's manual for the location; I believe Toyota is in the glove box.

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What happens when an A/C filter is bad?

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If the A/C filter is bad, the ventilation will be weak, the air flow will decrease, and the noise of the flow will increase. The A/C won't work properly, and may not cool the car. If the filter is excessively damaged, the A/C might break down entirely. Check and clean filters regularly, or it might end up costing you a lot. The filters are normally located behind the glove box, they're very easy to access and clean.

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What is the difference between a cabin air filter and an air filter on a 2007 Camry Hybrid?

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The air filter is your engine's intake, and the cabin filter is for your A.C and heater.

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How do you remove the glove compartment for a cabin filter change?

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There should be two tabs protruding out of the back side of the glove box that prevent it from falling further out. Remove the dampener first, then simply squeeze the sides of the rear of the glove box and push down. Once you've cleared the tabs, you should be able to pull the glove box out horizontally and get to the cabin air filter that sits behind a rectangular black door.

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Where is the cabin filter on a 2015 Toyota Corolla?

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In the rear of the glove box. It is horizontal, and you remove a protective cover by pressing tabs on either side to get to another cover. The filter is behind these.

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Should the cabin air filter be placed with the air flow direction arrow pointing up or down?

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If you have a Toyota Matrix or Corolla, the arrow should be facing up, as that is the direction of the airflow. It may vary from vehicle model but either feel which direction it is blowing or look in your manual or on a search engine for your specific vehicle type.

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How do I change the air filter in a 2018 Toyota Camry?

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Most vehicles are all fairly similar so if you basically just follow the directions on this page it should get you there. If that doesn’t give you enough information just look in your user manual or a search engine online for your specific vehicle.

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Where does the air enter into the system?

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It enters the topside of the filter. That is why dirt collects on top of the filter.

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