This is a great video. After doing the cabin filter change numerous times - here are two suggestions. MARK the direction of AIR FLOW of the filter on the white plastic carrier with a SHARPIE. THE AIR FLOW IS DOWN. Do not trust that the person before installed it correctly. You can tell because when the filter is pulled out, the dirt is on top. Also, if you have a helper, you can hold the glove box in place and pull the carrier out, hand it to your helper who can replace the filter in the carrier - and hand it back to you to slide it in. Thus avoiding the elect disconnects.
I have 2000 Avalon XLS and only had to remove 5 Phillips screws to lower the glove box assembly and was able to replace filter without disconnecting any plugs. I'm glad i didn't see that video cause i would be disconnecting stuff for no reason lol.
@eveonline14 I have the same model car. So you saying all I have to do is just remove 5 screws without disconnecting things? If so I am so glad and relieved maybe I can do it myself if I don't have to disconnect things.
@@VicToriousCollecTion yes. No need to disconnect anything. Once you remove the screws holding the glove box, wiggle it to pull it out a little and leave everything plugged in. You will see filter housing right behind the top part of glove box. Plenty of room to replace it easily. 👍
@@eveonline14 thanks so much save me some money from going to the Toyota dealership for services. Update 08/11/21 I did EXACTLY what you said and it worked got it in there with no problem 😊 no need for disconnections as you stated!
Right on! I was thinking the same thing. No way am I disconnecting the airbags. And why take the whole door off the hinges? I have the same Toyota Avalon. Probably hasn't been changed in 21 years. LOL
I have an '02, remove the 4 phillips and the 1 10mm, pop it out, don't disconnect any wires, just reach in past the glove box and pull out the piece that holds the filter. Super easy.
Thanks man! I spent more time looking for the 10mm in my husband's shop than it took to replace that air filter and put everything back together. You made everything very clear! Super appreciate it!
Thank you for this video. I wasn't aware that my car even had a cabin air filter. I followed your directions to the letter. Now, my 2003 Toyota Avalon which I have owned for 16 1/2 years has a new cabin air filter installed. The filter that was removed was gross looking. Thanks again.
Your video is great! I really appreciate your keeping it informative and concise 👍🏻👍🏻 It helped me realize how much harder it is to change cabin filer in Avalon compared to the Hondas that I’ve done. At almost 70 👵🏻& with mobility issues, I’m gonna let the auto shop do the Avalon!
Thanks for the help. One suggestion: When the glove box is unscrewed and dropped, you can reach in and change the filter without disconnecting the wires and removing the box.
Awesome job concise and to the point. I saw another vid on the same procedure clocking in at over 30 minutes. Galaxies were made faster than that. When I went to change it I figured I could do it on spec but it wasn’t too long before I thought I was working on the space shuttle Thanks for turning it back into a car bro 👍
Kept wondering what was tripping my low battery warning every time I turned on the AC. The car smelled like how a 19 year old car (‘03) is supposed to smell, but lo and behold with your help I figured out what it was. The owner before me never replaced it in 144,000 miles. It was covered in everything imaginable. There was even a rusty razor blade on it?? Now the light isn’t tripped and the car smells NORMAL and the AC Blows strong again. Huzzah!
Arrow is supposed to face down because that's the air flow its unbelievable how so many videos out there and I came across one that actually explains the air flow. Good luck
Do you have a video showing how to replace the blower motor for a 2003 Avalon, the same generationas this one? I know many of these steps will apply but I cannot find any video anywhere for doing the blower
If for some reason the actual cabin air filter tray is missing, you’d have to order the part from Toyota (recommend new) or get one from a car recycling center that fits, and then install with new filter. Would be really odd though that the air filter test would be missing. OTOH, if there was a base model that did not have a cabin air filter integrated into the air system, then you don’t have a filter to replace. Dirtier air but that was the cost savings when the car was bought. Probably way expensive to add one by replacing with a higher model’s air unit at this point in a 17-22 y/o vehicle.
On my 2000 XL - (My friend) a Toyota master technician was able to just slide a filter into the existing “tray” where no previous filter ever existed. He said only the XLS got filters put in from factory.
Toyota clearly meant to increase revenue in "stealership" service departments with this cumbersome design. Jeesh! I bought a 2004 XLS in Sept 2020 w 146K miles. The older guy had taken excellent care of it as it looks almost brand new. However, the cabin filter had never been changed & was beyond filthy when I changed it. I don't see it mentioned in owner's manual. I'm going to change it again soon.
The cabin air filter became a good health and selling point and now most cars have them standard as they should be, another overall improvement in cabin air quality. It’s not terribly hard to replace DIY and each successive generation of Toyota vehicles became easier and easier to change. We had a 97 Lexus ES300 that requires pulling the rug from center console near driver’s foot to access the air filter, hard to get too but fairly easy to do. This Avalon required taking out the glove box with 5 screws but after that, very easy to replace filter. 2004 Sienna has same behind glovebox location but only needed to unhook glove box from guide track w/easy pushes from each side and box drops down to reveal access. Could replace in under 5 minutes. It is true that on special, the dealer will charge $40 for regular and $50+ for carbon air filters and another $18-25 installation for literally a 10min job. DIY types can order the same OEM Denso or other carbon filter from Rockauto.com for $5-15 plus shipping and 15 min of your time, big savings.
This is a great video. After doing the cabin filter change numerous times - here are two suggestions. MARK the direction of AIR FLOW of the filter on the white plastic carrier with a SHARPIE. THE AIR FLOW IS DOWN. Do not trust that the person before installed it correctly. You can tell because when the filter is pulled out, the dirt is on top. Also, if you have a helper, you can hold the glove box in place and pull the carrier out, hand it to your helper who can replace the filter in the carrier - and hand it back to you to slide it in. Thus avoiding the elect disconnects.
I have 2000 Avalon XLS and only had to remove 5 Phillips screws to lower the glove box assembly and was able to replace filter without disconnecting any plugs.
I'm glad i didn't see that video cause i would be disconnecting stuff for no reason lol.
@eveonline14 I have the same model car. So you saying all I have to do is just remove 5 screws without disconnecting things? If so I am so glad and relieved maybe I can do it myself if I don't have to disconnect things.
@@VicToriousCollecTion yes. No need to disconnect anything. Once you remove the screws holding the glove box, wiggle it to pull it out a little and leave everything plugged in. You will see filter housing right behind the top part of glove box. Plenty of room to replace it easily. 👍
@@eveonline14 thanks so much save me some money from going to the Toyota dealership for services. Update 08/11/21 I did EXACTLY what you said and it worked got it in there with no problem 😊 no need for disconnections as you stated!
Right on! I was thinking the same thing. No way am I disconnecting the airbags. And why take the whole door off the hinges? I have the same Toyota Avalon. Probably hasn't been changed in 21 years. LOL
I have an '02, remove the 4 phillips and the 1 10mm, pop it out, don't disconnect any wires, just reach in past the glove box and pull out the piece that holds the filter. Super easy.
Thanks man! I spent more time looking for the 10mm in my husband's shop than it took to replace that air filter and put everything back together. You made everything very clear! Super appreciate it!
Thank you for this video. I wasn't aware that my car even had a cabin air filter. I followed your directions to the letter. Now, my 2003 Toyota Avalon which I have owned for 16 1/2 years has a new cabin air filter installed. The filter that was removed was gross looking. Thanks again.
Mature Bro peace of mind knowing you have cleaner air in your lungs
I have so many questions....
Your video is great! I really appreciate your keeping it informative and concise 👍🏻👍🏻 It helped me realize how much harder it is to change cabin filer in Avalon compared to the Hondas that I’ve done.
At almost 70 👵🏻& with mobility issues, I’m gonna let the auto shop do the Avalon!
Thanks for the help. One suggestion: When the glove box is unscrewed and dropped, you can reach in and change the filter without disconnecting the wires and removing the box.
Yes indeed. Much better that way
YES - even easier if you have a helper to exchange the old and new filters.
Thanks man! Have 2001 Toyota Avalon XLS .really appreciate this video
Very easy way you showed how to change filters
Awesome job concise and to the point. I saw another vid on the same procedure clocking in at over 30 minutes. Galaxies were made faster than that. When I went to change it I figured I could do it on spec but it wasn’t too long before I thought I was working on the space shuttle
Thanks for turning it back into a car bro 👍
Great video thank you for showing me this.4 I really needed it my fresh air filter was stinking very bad. Know I don't have to worry thanks to you.
Kept wondering what was tripping my low battery warning every time I turned on the AC. The car smelled like how a 19 year old car (‘03) is supposed to smell, but lo and behold with your help I figured out what it was. The owner before me never replaced it in 144,000 miles. It was covered in everything imaginable. There was even a rusty razor blade on it?? Now the light isn’t tripped and the car smells NORMAL and the AC Blows strong again. Huzzah!
Nice video. I went to Jiffy Lube and the guys working there couldn't figure it out. So I came on RUclips and used this video to get it done myself.
Good job dude....I m doing in my Avalon xls 2004 tomorrow with Purolator brand cabin filter
Thank you for video, just changed in my Avalon
Thank you. Looks pretty easy.
Fantastic reliable car 💪💪💪👍👍👍
Thanks for your work
Excellent. Very simple. You the mystery out of this for me. How much do I owe you? Thank you!!
Thanks for video
Need more explanation on removing the clips attached to the back of the glove compartment. That was the hardest part for an amateur.
very helpful, thank you!!
Do you have a video about replacing the blower motor in your toyota Avalon?
Great video!🚗🚗🚗🚗
Were there arrows on one edge of the filter telling you which way to put it in?
Arrow is supposed to face down because that's the air flow its unbelievable how so many videos out there and I came across one that actually explains the air flow. Good luck
Thanks buddy
Do you have a video showing how to replace the blower motor for a 2003 Avalon, the same generationas this one? I know many of these steps will apply but I cannot find any video anywhere for doing the blower
Thank you
Do you know if toyota solara have the same filter in the same area
pitomat very likely
thanks Moose
Can't you just unhinge the glove box door like on other vehicles, or did Toyota make in a way where you have to remove the whole thing?
What about the 2013
What if your missing the air cabin box
If for some reason the actual cabin air filter tray is missing, you’d have to order the part from Toyota (recommend new) or get one from a car recycling center that fits, and then install with new filter. Would be really odd though that the air filter test would be missing. OTOH, if there was a base model that did not have a cabin air filter integrated into the air system, then you don’t have a filter to replace. Dirtier air but that was the cost savings when the car was bought. Probably way expensive to add one by replacing with a higher model’s air unit at this point in a 17-22 y/o vehicle.
On my 2000 XL - (My friend) a Toyota master technician was able to just slide a filter into the existing “tray” where no previous filter ever existed. He said only the XLS got filters put in from factory.
God damn why is it so much work to get to on this car?
Toyota clearly meant to increase revenue in "stealership" service departments with this cumbersome design. Jeesh! I bought a 2004 XLS in Sept 2020 w 146K miles. The older guy had taken excellent care of it as it looks almost brand new. However, the cabin filter had never been changed & was beyond filthy when I changed it. I don't see it mentioned in owner's manual.
I'm going to change it again soon.
It's in the owner's manual of our 2009 RAV4! And with full instructions to replace it yourself.
The cabin air filter became a good health and selling point and now most cars have them standard as they should be, another overall improvement in cabin air quality.
It’s not terribly hard to replace DIY and each successive generation of Toyota vehicles became easier and easier to change. We had a 97 Lexus ES300 that requires pulling the rug from center console near driver’s foot to access the air filter, hard to get too but fairly easy to do. This Avalon required taking out the glove box with 5 screws but after that, very easy to replace filter. 2004 Sienna has same behind glovebox location but only needed to unhook glove box from guide track w/easy pushes from each side and box drops down to reveal access. Could replace in under 5 minutes.
It is true that on special, the dealer will charge $40 for regular and $50+ for carbon air filters and another $18-25 installation for literally a 10min job. DIY types can order the same OEM Denso or other carbon filter from Rockauto.com for $5-15 plus shipping and 15 min of your time, big savings.
Good video thanks