Cabin Air Filter w/ Install

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2001-2003 The air inside the cabin of your Toyota Prius is filtered from dust and particles by a small filter located just behind the glove box on the passenger side. This filter will clog up very quickly and in just a short amount of time it can fill up with dirt, leaves and all kinds of things. Typically, you just shake it out and stick it back in but that isn't really the best way to clean it, especially if you have allergies. Below is a step by step description of how to locate and change your cabin air filter. The entire process takes less than 10 minutes and can really make a difference in how efficient your air conditioner or heater operates, not to mention the cleaner air you can enjoy : )

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1. Begin by lowering the glove box and removing the gray pins on either side on the drawer. The LEFT pin turns to the left (counterclockwise) and the RIGHT pin turns to the right (clockwise). Each pin will only need to be turned 1/4 turn and then they can be pulled out. If they are tight, place a rag over them and use a pair of pliers to gently loosen them.

2. Now the glove box can be lowered down to expose the white air filter cartridge located directly behind it.

3. Pull out the filter cartridge to expose the paper element inside. It will no doubt be full of dirt and leaf particles.

4. Remove the paper element from the plastic frame and discard it.

5. Insert the new filter into the plastic frame and reinsert the unit back into the slot in the dash where it was removed from. The filter element can only go in one way so you don't have to worry about putting it in upside down : )

6. Close the glove box about half way and reinsert the pins. Remember you only need to turn the pins 1/4 turn to reinstall them.

The 2004-2009 Toyota Prius Cabin Air Filter is $19.00 + (S&H). It will take approximately 10 minutes to install.

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