RX330 Cabin Air Filter DIY?

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04-02-15, 07:13 AM

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RX330 Cabin Air Filter DIY?

I would like to replace the Cabin's Air Filter. After I checked the DIY's on this forum I see that the pictures are no longer part of the procedure.

It is my understanding the Cabin's air filter is located right behind the glove box. Can someone provide suggestions on how to do this simple task?

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04-02-15, 07:40 AM

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This simple procedure is in your owners manual under Do-it-yourself Maintenance "Air Conditioning Filter". They show cleaning the filter in the manual but I don't do that. I always replace it with a new one. They are not expensive.

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04-02-15, 08:47 AM

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Awesome, Thanks.

Now I feel dumb!!.

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04-02-15, 09:54 AM

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Probably takes you more time reading the manual than replacing the filter...LOL

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04-02-15, 10:02 AM

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http://www.framfreshbreeze.com/Insta...TRUCK&ml=RX350

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04-02-15, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kickin8

Probably takes you more time reading the manual than replacing the filter...LOL

I purchased a NAPA brand Air cabin filter, not bad $18.79 + tax. My local Lexus dealer wanted $57.00 !!
what a big difference.!!

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04-02-15, 02:34 PM

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I got Fram from Walmart for like $16 I think....

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04-02-15, 02:58 PM

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I got Fram from Walmart for like $16 I think....

Exactly!! That's the way to go...

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04-03-15, 07:07 AM

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Quote:

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Probably takes you more time reading the manual than replacing the filter...LOL

You were absolutely right. It took me more time to read the manual than replacing the unit. Took me 5 minutes, tops, I am glad I did. When I removed the old filter I could not believe what I saw, pretty nasty.

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04-03-15, 07:45 AM

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WOW, that is the worse I have ever seen. Good thing you did this. I think you and your passengers will breathe healthier air now.

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04-03-15, 12:49 PM

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WOW....that's a lot of stuff....

I usually change it ~15K miles....simple enough and doesnt cost that much....

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04-11-15, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by robbyk

I've seen worse working at the dealer lol
Did you use an OEM one or aftermarket? Curious if you had the part # so I can reference it to Toyota when I go.

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04-11-15, 07:55 PM

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Just a heads up, rock auto has filters (air and cabin) as cheap as $3, up to about $7 for charcoal ones. Good job on changing it, it definitely needed it.