GS3Thug

Correct parts number for cabin air filters is 87139-YZZ08 on GS350 i work @ toyota parts will give discount to any come to the dealer ship in boston area. inbox me for more info.

j0emama

Is it really worth 4x the price for the Carbon filter vs. particle filter? Does it make that much of a difference?

gtmax

Good thing i saw this today. I had ordered my filter and tried to do it myself but it wouldn't come out. Good thing i didn't force it out. So if i get this straight, is it just a matter of putting the air on "recirculate" then pulling it out?

j0emama

That's correct make sure recirculate is selected before touch anything. It's the LEFT pic on the image.

MagnusNo3

I pass the DC Water treatment plant every morning ... this morning was disgusting!!!
After reading all of the post I have a few options that I need to investigate:
1. Open up the compartment and determine what is broken and/ not working
2. I have the part number of the Air Flow box for a total replacement. Will need to see how much of a discount I can get on it and have someone replace it. I have a "shade tree" mechanic that raced hondas and does wonders with japanese cars.
3. Find the part at a junk yard like GS300ken said he did and have it installed ... but NOT by the dealer.

From here on ... I'll change the stupid filter myself and put a big sign on it stating "DO NOT TOUCH"

Thanks for everyone's responses.

sprtdsgnGS

Hey guys,

Does the filter sit at a slight angle when its all the way in or is it suppose to sit completely straight? Thx

j0emama

it should fit right in the casing flat and snug.

sprtdsgnGS

Sorry to clarify, I know the filter itself fits into the plastic casing but I meant when u place the casing into the glove box area mine seems to rest in there at an angle and not straight in

j0emama

I haven't changed mine in a while (am I due?), but from what I can remember it's on a slight angle. I don't think you can really put it in wrong unless of course you force it. "That's what she said"

sprtdsgnGS

Lol..... thx... yep it seemed ok to me but it was at an angle. My old 2Gs fit in straight so just wanted to be sure

Mesca

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It's not 4x it was about 2.5x the price I was quoted and it was definitely worth it to me! Everytime I start the A/C or fresh air there would be a strong pungent odor like old **** reeking through the whole car. The second I changed the filter it was odorless air and if there are any smells coming from outside it's very faint. If you have smelly A/C this would help out TONS.

j0emama

Thanks! Guess that settles that, I'm buying one! I thought there was a cat living in my car for the longest time pissing in my AC.

sprtdsgnGS

The price in the cart jumped from $20 (standard) to $68 (carbon) on sewells website

sprtdsgnGS

Is the $42 price for cl members?

j0emama

Yes, when you create you member login towards the bottom just enter your CL name and you get good discounts on everything as long as your logged in.

I just bought one today and it was $42 (but $10 for shipping kinda stinks), but it gets to you pretty quick.