Why are my ES300 Cabin filters missing???

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Jul 26, 2006 | 08:28 PM

John U

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Why are my ES300 Cabin filters missing???

'94 ES300: I've owned it for 10 years now. No one has been under the dash during my watch.
Original owner was an older woman.... not one I would think would be crawling under the dash!
Was there a directive to remove the factory filters????
I went to install replacements and the originals are missing!
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JU

Jul 26, 2006 | 09:19 PM

lexusk8

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From what I understand, the '92-'96 ES never came with a cabin air filter straight from the factory, although as you noted there is a place for it.

Jul 27, 2006 | 01:17 AM

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ES300 Cabin Air Filters

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Originally Posted by John U

'94 ES300: I've owned it for 10 years now. No one has been under the dash during my watch. Original owner was an older woman.... not one I would think would be crawling under the dash! Was there a directive to remove the factory filters????
I went to install replacements and the originals are missing!
Thanks, JU

The ES300s (from 1992 to 2001) all take the same cabin filters. It's a set of two, the thinner one goes on top, and the thicker one goes on the bottom.

Hope this helps, good luck!

Jul 27, 2006 | 02:04 AM

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my mom's 1993 toyota camry V6 doesn't have a filter in place, but it does have the slot for the filter. hrmm..

Jul 27, 2006 | 05:20 AM

John U

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Interesting?
My thoughts were that when the Lexus dealer prepped it for "Certified" resale they pulled out the originals and saved a few $$ by not replacing them. The cover plate was broken at the forward fastener so someone pulled it off after removing the two rear screws.
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JU

Jul 27, 2006 | 03:03 PM

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Hm, that IS interesting. In any case, I note that replacement cabin filters are available. DENSO is one company that makes those filters. They aren't cheap, at a list price of almost $50 (per set). Other aftermarket brands may be available for less. I wonder how many other ES300 owners have missing cabin air filters?