The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency.
- Removal method
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.

Open the glove box. Slide off the damper.

Push each side of the glove box to release the pins. Then disconnect the claws at the bottom and remove the glove box.

Remove the filter cover.

Remove the air conditioning filter and replace it with a new one.
The “↑UP” marks shown on the filter should be pointing up.
- Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
- If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
- To prevent damage to the system
When using the air conditioning system, make sure that a filter is always installed.
Wheels
Key batteryRemoval
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
(a) Remove the windshield wiper motor and link (See page
).
2. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
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Room Temperature Sensor
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable
is reconnected (See page ).
2. REMOVE FR ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (for 2GR-FE)
HINT:
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Engine Assembly with Transaxle (See page
).
2. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE (for 1AR-FE)
HINT:
Refer to the procedure up to Remo ...