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 batteryPanel Switches do not Function
PROCEDURE
1.
CHECK PANEL SWITCH
(a) Check for foreign matter around the switches that might prevent operation.
OK:
No foreign matter is found.
NG
REMOVE ANY FOREIGN MATTER FOUND
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
(a) Remove the 2 screws <E> or <F> and remove the No. 1 side defroster
nozzle duct.
2. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE DEFROSTER NO ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
See page for 2GR-FE
See page for 1AR-FE
2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
4. REM ...