Your video was so easy to follow, I went to the auto parts store, purchased the proper filter and put it in myself. Thank you from an 82 year old grandmother!
Thank you for this video. These are the moments I miss my dad not being here to show me things anymore. You made it so easy and now I don’t worry about being over charged for a simple task! Thank you
I did this just today, following your great instructions! I have to take my Prius in tomorrow for a recall service. I mentioned that I might need a cabin air filter and asked if it's DYI. The service person told me "it's kind of tricky". Ha! No it was not, even for an older woman like me! Thank you so much.
@@billweir1745 i have a 3rd gen prius and im a mechanic bought it because things are easy to fix, air filter takes as much time to replace as opening the hood and the cabin filter is the same as in the video like 2 minutes
@@heisenfeis Yeah the labor costs are pretty insane at dealership mechanics. I replaced my headlights, high beams, license plate lights, filters, and did the coolant drain and refill all for less than they would have charged me for just the filters, and I still have a bunch of new spare parts left over for the next few years.
I bought one of these filters for $6 through Amazon and installed it using this video as instructions. It felt like it could not have been easier. This video is great. Thanks.
Sitting at the dealership now, guy tells me that it will cost $150 for them to clear a mouse house out of my cabin filter. Google search saved me again. Thanks Car Angel
I had a mouse house too in my Prius but she pulled kleenex out of a box on my front seat and went to the outer part of the air exchange and piled it up to the extent that it caused such a drag on the blower motor that it burned it out! I finally figured out there was a mouse living in my car and caught it with a mouse trap. I could not figure out why when I got into the car there were small shreds of kleenex all over passenger seat and floor! Now I know! Those mice are destructive little beggars!
I park my 2012 PriusV outside during the day in a somewhat rural area. The dealer tells me I have mice in the cabin air filter nearly every 5,000 miles. I'm not sure how they get to the cabin air filter. There don't seem to be any holes larger than a medium nail head (various screens).
Great 'how to'. I especially appreciate getting straight to the point with little intro and not wasting my time. My 2013 Prius filter is a little different, but the process is the same.
Friend of my mother was quoted $195 to do this from her local dealership. I'll be doing this tomorrow for her, and in return I get some fresh baked cookies. Win, win! Thanks for sharing.
This video is a few years old, but is still relevant. Thanks so much! I am NOT in any way, shape or form knowledgeable about car maintenance. So easy and your directions were really clear. I never knew this filter existed before yesterday. I was surprised that the filter wasn't more dirty, so I must have PAID to have Toyota replace it at some point. No more!
Didn't realize there was more than 1 air filter in my Prius, and I've been driving it for 95,000 miles! Dealer wanted $150 to replace it, I replaced for $8 in 5min with your video!
Thank you very much! I didn't want to have the dealer charge me $40 to have this done. I tried to figure it out myself, but I'm glad I found your video; I wouldn't have ever guessed to look behind the glove box! Very easy, and very good instructions!
Helpful video. It isn't always necessary to replace (= throw into landfill) your air cabin filter. Gently clean with warm water and soft brush, or vacuum it with a wand vacuum attachment. Be careful not to damage (tear) the filter, since then you will need to replace it. But you can reuse a time or two without issues. If your Prius AC seems to be not performing as well as it once did, this should always be your first step. My original filter was so clogged (based on the fine silt/dust of the rural roads I often drive) that the AC set to max was barely sufficient. After cleaning, only 2 'bars' of AC power was all I needed. 2012 Plug in Prius 102k miles.
Thanks so much ! Toyota dealership wants $79.99 to replace the filter ! That's crazy ! I even knew it didn't have to cost that much to replace for such a cheap part. Thanks again !
Thanks Greg! Just bought a used 2007 and checked the cabin filter. Yikes! It was filthy; full of all kinds of leaves, dirt, and dead bugs. I picked up a new filter at the local auto parts store for $17. You can find them online for less than half that if you can wait a couple of days for delivery. Happy filter changing all!
Appreciate you taking the time to upload. There's an old saying "It's simple to-do-but only when you know-how" this was something I was not aware of. Thank You 👍🏻
Excellent explanation. I wish I had known how easy it was to replace this YEARS ago. I just did my Camry and it was soooo filthy. Doing our Prius next! :)
Thanks for the video.... the dealership put in a new filter two weeks ago and it had a mouse in it apparently. The car started to stink. I used your video to find the filter and in it I found the mouse. Thanks again.
I took my 2007 Prius for a 150K "major" maintenance service. This particular job is something that I believe they did not perform, but thanks to this video, I will do it by myself.
Extremely helpful. We are going on a cross country road trip next week in our 2009 Prius and plan to replace the cabin air filter first....with your help. Thanks!
Wonderful video. Thank you! Dealer was going to charge me $130 to change this filter! And I was going to pay it, until I thought to do a little research first.
They wanted to do a diagnostic test on My 2013 Prius they only wanted $165.00, wow for 30 minuets of work, sounds more like my Dentist that pulled 5 of my teeth back in 2020 I put a stop watch to the procedure not counting the shots it took exactly (9 minuets and 39 second) to pull all five for just $750.00? what profession is the bigger rip off?
Much appreciate the clear tutorial! I knew the idea of how to change one, but I probably would've snapped a plastic tab or struggled with that hydraulic arm without seeing the process done once first.
I just paid $50 to have this done yesterday, out of curiosity as to why it cost so much $ I came to RUclips. Now I feel like I’ve been robbed 😫. Doing it myself next time! Thanks for this video!
Thanks for the video. You saved me big bucks. I was unable to release the strut, but able to pull out the glove box. Then the whole strut fell out. I haven't figured out how to put it back yet, but the glove box seems stable.
My 2008 Prius has never had a cabin filter change to my knowledge, is this something your oil change place (Big O) should change? I so thankful for this video because my owners manual says nothing about this filter. People like you make things much less tiring for ones like me.
OMG the small price of the filter and the ridiculous cost of the dealership changing it is shocking. Thank you so much for the clear and instructive video. You've saved me a lot of money. Do I tape a note to the glove compartment to tell them not to bother with it?
Damn! First time I ve seen this video, dealer charge $53.00 plus tax, filter cost $23.00 . Amazon has the filters 2 for $12.99 free S/H ,thank you so much . 😉
brilliant video, So well done in every aspect! i have to park my Prius outside, and the mice are always building nests in there somehow. now i can fix it myself in less than 5 minutes and only $8 for the filter online.
Hi Mate Any idea why does Toyota say in the manual that cabin air filter is not suitable to wash by detergents/water? Any idea how often we have to replace it? Thanks.
Thank you, that was much easier than I expected. Quick/Weird question :) Would there be any issues with leaving the Glove Box removed? My wife is tall with really long legs and finds the leg room very cramped, her knees bang against the glove box. It would be more comfortable for her if to make some more room, albeit looking a bit weird/ugly.
CarAngel I have question about the engine air intake filter, the one by the engine. I noticed that there is a housing, and attached to the housing is a mesh part looking filter, it is about 5.5 inches by 5.5 inches. Is this mesh part replace ? I know it is not the actual filter. The actual filter that gets replaced eventually has rubber borders.
The filter and fan for the hybrid battery is a 400 dollar job. They're in the back. Takes 15 minutes and takes no new parts, so it's free. 400 bucks is criminal.
Thanks that was awesome, it took a minute because I watched the video. If I'd read the manual and tried to do it myself, it would have taken half an hour and I would have broken the hydraulic thingy. :)
kahjules yes. you could also type 2013 toy pri amd vids should come up. consider doing the same on google... lastly: oil filter, cabin filter, gas filter
Your video was so easy to follow, I went to the auto parts store, purchased the proper filter and put it in myself. Thank you from an 82 year old grandmother!
The dealer wanted $49 to replace the front wiper blades. No thanks
You impressed me Mennonite grandma!!!
@@techguy9023 Bastards👍 Your Smart sometimes Auto Zone and Orielys will help you change them after purchase
Thank you for this video. These are the moments I miss my dad not being here to show me things anymore. You made it so easy and now I don’t worry about being over charged for a simple task! Thank you
Incidentally, I'm a 72 year old woman and I change the filter in less than 1 minute!!!
Thanks, couldn't have done it without you.
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Times almost up
007 guy for what
Chris Hue
Sweet! You give me hope! I'm disabled and you make me believe I could do this! Toyota wants $20 labor! There not going to get it from me!
Yes!
I did this just today, following your great instructions! I have to take my Prius in tomorrow for a recall service. I mentioned that I might need a cabin air filter and asked if it's DYI. The service person told me "it's kind of tricky". Ha! No it was not, even for an older woman like me! Thank you so much.
They’re all liars and thieves!!!
I'm a 97 year old grandmother. Your video was so easy to follow. Thank you. Paid $7 dollars for a new air filter here in California.
Thanks, Greg. I've been paying $75 for this -- what a rip-off! Now I can do it myself for $15. Great video.
5 years later- I just paid 60 for this
I feel like a fool
@@DavidLee-vp3nr I almost paid $96 today for cabin and engine filter exchange. Realized I should probably just do it myself.
@@billweir1745 i have a 3rd gen prius and im a mechanic bought it because things are easy to fix, air filter takes as much time to replace as opening the hood and the cabin filter is the same as in the video like 2 minutes
@@heisenfeis Yeah the labor costs are pretty insane at dealership mechanics. I replaced my headlights, high beams, license plate lights, filters, and did the coolant drain and refill all for less than they would have charged me for just the filters, and I still have a bunch of new spare parts left over for the next few years.
@@billweir1745 yeah and the nice thing is doing stuff yourself makes you sure that it is done, peace of mind.
I bought one of these filters for $6 through Amazon and installed it using this video as instructions. It felt like it could not have been easier. This video is great. Thanks.
Sitting at the dealership now, guy tells me that it will cost $150 for them to clear a mouse house out of my cabin filter. Google search saved me again. Thanks Car Angel
Jonathon Heale $150? Whoever he was, he should be in jail for theft!
uhh i'd do it for $100
I had a mouse house too in my Prius but she pulled kleenex out of a box on my front seat and went to the outer part of the air exchange and piled it up to the extent that it caused such a drag on the blower motor that it burned it out! I finally figured out there was a mouse living in my car and caught it with a mouse trap. I could not figure out why when I got into the car there were small shreds of kleenex all over passenger seat and floor! Now I know! Those mice are destructive little beggars!
I park my 2012 PriusV outside during the day in a somewhat rural area. The dealer tells me I have mice in the cabin air filter nearly every 5,000 miles. I'm not sure how they get to the cabin air filter. There don't seem to be any holes larger than a medium nail head (various screens).
@@camgere I hope you've went to the Dollar tree and got traps or a cat!
Thanks so much for this video! This used to cost me $50 at the dealership - now I can do it for just the $10-$15 cost of the filter!
Great 'how to'. I especially appreciate getting straight to the point with little intro and not wasting my time. My 2013 Prius filter is a little different, but the process is the same.
Yes! Not a lot of "talking head time," like some RUclipss, and the instruction is thorough.
@@dontworrybehappy929 o kk
Easy peasey! Thanks for the clear instructions. I had a feeling this was an easy replacement; no more paying the dealer to do it!
Good gracious this is a very underrated upload.
Friend of my mother was quoted $195 to do this from her local dealership. I'll be doing this tomorrow for her, and in return I get some fresh baked cookies. Win, win! Thanks for sharing.
This video is a few years old, but is still relevant. Thanks so much! I am NOT in any way, shape or form knowledgeable about car maintenance. So easy and your directions were really clear. I never knew this filter existed before yesterday. I was surprised that the filter wasn't more dirty, so I must have PAID to have Toyota replace it at some point. No more!
62 thumbs down are all Toyota dealership owners. 🤣
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@@MissesRobot actually it’s 144 stupid
Yeah so they can’t charge obscene money for a 5 min job!
@@the_realJP_they’re charging my lady $188 for the replacement 😂😂😂
I miss the times when you can see the dislike button
Didn't realize there was more than 1 air filter in my Prius, and I've been driving it for 95,000 miles! Dealer wanted $150 to replace it, I replaced for $8 in 5min with your video!
Thank you very much! I didn't want to have the dealer charge me $40 to have this done. I tried to figure it out myself, but I'm glad I found your video; I wouldn't have ever guessed to look behind the glove box! Very easy, and very good instructions!
Helpful video. It isn't always necessary to replace (= throw into landfill) your air cabin filter. Gently clean with warm water and soft brush, or vacuum it with a wand vacuum attachment. Be careful not to damage (tear) the filter, since then you will need to replace it. But you can reuse a time or two without issues. If your Prius AC seems to be not performing as well as it once did, this should always be your first step. My original filter was so clogged (based on the fine silt/dust of the rural roads I often drive) that the AC set to max was barely sufficient. After cleaning, only 2 'bars' of AC power was all I needed. 2012 Plug in Prius 102k miles.
Thanks so much ! Toyota dealership wants $79.99 to replace the filter ! That's crazy ! I even knew it didn't have to cost that much to replace for such a cheap part. Thanks again !
They are called stealerships for a reason!
One of the best DIY instructions on the Internet. Thank you.
Bought both engine and cabin air filters off eBay for $17 shipped. Great installation video, thanks.
Thank you for such an incredibly detailed explanation from start to finish. I deeply appreciate it as someone who needs extremely clear instructions.
Thanks Greg! Just bought a used 2007 and checked the cabin filter. Yikes! It was filthy; full of all kinds of leaves, dirt, and dead bugs. I picked up a new filter at the local auto parts store for $17. You can find them online for less than half that if you can wait a couple of days for delivery. Happy filter changing all!
Appreciate you taking the time to upload. There's an old saying "It's simple to-do-but only when you know-how" this was something I was not aware of. Thank You 👍🏻
thanks bro. dealer wanted $55 for labor. did it for free
Excellent explanation. I wish I had known how easy it was to replace this YEARS ago. I just did my Camry and it was soooo filthy. Doing our Prius next! :)
i own my Camry 2007 for over 10years and i never know about Cabin Air Filter!! Thanks for the video!
Thanks you Greg, easy to follow instructions even a 92 year old grandma could do it!
Thanks for posting! Very well explained. May I suggest also doing an engine air filter change video?
thank you Greg,i did not know about the cabin filter.you have saved my non smoking lungs from garbage air.thank you very much.Steve in Clearwater,fl.
Thanks for the video.... the dealership put in a new filter two weeks ago and it had a mouse in it apparently. The car started to stink. I used your video to find the filter and in it I found the mouse. Thanks again.
What happened to the mouse?
God bless you for the simple and clear video instructions.
I took my 2007 Prius for a 150K "major" maintenance service. This particular job is something that I believe they did not perform, but thanks to this video, I will do it by myself.
Very easy to follow. Right amount of description and information! Helped a lot!
You are an amazingly clear teacher! What a tremendously excellent video to have found! Thank you!
just ordered my cabin filter thanks Greg for saving me time and money! :D
Great presentation and no obnoxious soundtrack to distract from the instructions.
Awesome. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for posting this video. No tools required. My favorite
Very good information. Thank you. You saved a 80 year old man a few dollars.
Extremely helpful. We are going on a cross country road trip next week in our 2009 Prius and plan to replace the cabin air filter first....with your help. Thanks!
Thanks so much 72 years young and you made very easy tp follow very grateful
Omg
I don’t even know that before watching this video. You don’t know how much I appreciate that
Excellent presentation. I wish other mechanics on RUclips would be as clear and concise.
Spot on exactly what I needed.. the hydraulic strut was key (and what I was missing before I watched your video) Thank you Greg!
Thank you for this video, do we need to change the filter under the cabin filter? thank you Gbu
Perfect presentation. All the information you will or could need, without a bunch of extra stuff to sit through. Thanks!
You're the MAN !!!...from now on I'll do it MYSELF !!!
Wonderful video. Thank you! Dealer was going to charge me $130 to change this filter! And I was going to pay it, until I thought to do a little research first.
They wanted to do a diagnostic test on My 2013 Prius they only wanted $165.00, wow for 30 minuets of work, sounds more like my Dentist that pulled 5 of my teeth back in 2020 I put a stop watch to the procedure not counting the shots it took exactly (9 minuets and 39 second) to pull all five for just $750.00? what profession is the bigger rip off?
Much appreciate the clear tutorial! I knew the idea of how to change one, but I probably would've snapped a plastic tab or struggled with that hydraulic arm without seeing the process done once first.
hey bro you installed the airflow wrong, if you pay attention when you are taking the old one out the lines are faceing up but you put it down
That was helpful. Thank you.
Thank you. It is so nice & clear explanation. I've been waiting for my husband to do it, .... but as always, he is too busy.
I just paid $50 to have this done yesterday, out of curiosity as to why it cost so much $ I came to RUclips. Now I feel like I’ve been robbed 😫. Doing it myself next time! Thanks for this video!
Thanks! I was able to change my cabin air filter today because of your video!
Thanks a ton ! ! I wish all videos were this descriptive ! ! Great work and I appreciate the video ! Time to do some work ! Ty !
Greg want a nice job you do in explaining.
Thank you for making my life more simple.
How do you safely disconnect power from the hybrid an auxiliary battery before servicing your Prius?
Thanks for the video. You saved me big bucks. I was unable to release the strut, but able to pull out the glove box. Then the whole strut fell out. I haven't figured out how to put it back yet, but the glove box seems stable.
Thank you for sharing this video. You made it look so easy.
Yes he sure did!
My 2008 Prius has never had a cabin filter change to my knowledge, is this something your oil change place (Big O) should change? I so thankful for this video because my owners manual says nothing about this filter. People like you make things much less tiring for ones like me.
OMG the small price of the filter and the ridiculous cost of the dealership changing it is shocking. Thank you so much for the clear and instructive video. You've saved me a lot of money. Do I tape a note to the glove compartment to tell them not to bother with it?
Great video. I didn't even know where it was located and it looks pretty simple. Thanks
I had no idea that even existed!!!
LoneStarGal100 ha ha ha me too!!!
Sadly a lot of people dont.
Does it matter which way the filter is flipped and placed? Or is there an indicator that says “this side up”?
Damn! First time I ve seen this video, dealer charge $53.00 plus tax, filter cost $23.00 . Amazon has the filters 2 for $12.99 free S/H ,thank you so much . 😉
brilliant video, So well done in every aspect! i have to park my Prius outside, and the mice are always building nests in there somehow. now i can fix it myself in less than 5 minutes and only $8 for the filter online.
What is the correct orientation for the filter? It seems like the two sides of the filter are different
Hi Mate Any idea why does Toyota say in the manual that cabin air filter is not suitable to wash by detergents/water? Any idea how often we have to replace it? Thanks.
Thank you, that was much easier than I expected.
Quick/Weird question :) Would there be any issues with leaving the Glove Box removed? My wife is tall with really long legs and finds the leg room very cramped, her knees bang against the glove box. It would be more comfortable for her if to make some more room, albeit looking a bit weird/ugly.
Thanks Greg, great directions to get the job done. You were very clear.
Thanks! I did it! And changed the windshield wiper blades. What's next?!
CarAngel I have question about the engine air intake filter, the one by the engine.
I noticed that there is a housing, and attached to the housing is a mesh part looking filter, it is about 5.5 inches by 5.5 inches. Is this mesh part replace ? I know it is not the actual filter. The actual filter that gets replaced eventually has rubber borders.
Thanks. Got my filter on Amazon for
What product brand do you recommend - is there a link you can provide? Thanks!!
wow!! you definitely are an angel! great video. any other vids on Prius that will save us hundreds similar to this one?
The filter and fan for the hybrid battery is a 400 dollar job. They're in the back. Takes 15 minutes and takes no new parts, so it's free. 400 bucks is criminal.
Great video, I will try to change this myself. The dealership wanted to charge me $200.
Greg is a literal angel
Thanx so very much for this info. Whats the part number? Got a 2013 Prius-a wagon
What is the filter looking thing labeled D4 under the filter you replaced? Oh- and is it the same for 2010 onward?
This is video is completely 100% accurate, thank you! Perfect instructions!
Yes, thank you very much.. I understand too that you can add a little cologne or smell good product on the filter to make it even nicer
Feeling accomplished! Thanks so much for a very well-explained tutorial :D
Very easy to follow and no fuss video! 👏
I could had saved so money if I were to see this video years ago. Thanks!
Thanks Greg was so easy with your help!
Great video. 5 minutes even better!
the plastic strut fell off. which way does it go back on. holes up or holes down? thx
2:17
What compartment is that where the sticker says D4?
Would my maintenance required sign come on for this?
Thanks that was awesome, it took a minute because I watched the video. If I'd read the manual and tried to do it myself, it would have taken half an hour and I would have broken the hydraulic thingy. :)
That’s why they called, STEALERSHIP! Great Video
Question, I know the description says for 2004-2009 prius, is this similar to the 2013 prius? thank you!
kahjules yes. you could also type 2013 toy pri amd vids should come up. consider doing the same on google... lastly: oil filter, cabin filter, gas filter
What is the year of that Prius? I have an '07 Prius and the bottom glove compartment is not dampened, and I was just curious.
Nice clear-cut explanation - and video. Thanks!😎👍🏽
Very clear, easy to follow instructions. Thank you.
Perfect, Thanks.
Any recommendations on cabin air filters?
thank you! pulling out the connector to meet the extension knob was what i wasn't doing. btw it's the same for a 2011 Sienna
I usually do my oil changes on prius every 4mths how often should air filter be changed??
The airflow arrow is supposed to point up or down???? V