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
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds aft ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLE
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize
the following systems after the cable is reconnected:
System
See Procedure
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Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use an overhaul stand as necessary.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Clean the contact surfaces of the rear differential case sub-assembly and
differential ring gear.
(b) Heat the differential ri ...