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dw
06-08-2009, 09:23 AM
I just replaced the cabin air filter in my car for the first time in four years. FYI, if you do your own maintenance consider doing this one more than once every four years. It was pretty nasty. :confused:
isaiah41
06-08-2009, 03:01 PM
Does anyone know how to change out the cabin air filter for a 1998 Toyota 4-Runner?
bcjack
06-08-2009, 03:24 PM
What is a cabin air filter?????

I have a '91 Chev pickup and an '04 Expedition and have never heard of a cabin air filter...
SB 405
06-08-2009, 03:36 PM
It filters out all the junk passing through the A/C and outside air vent system. Most times they are located under/behind the dash.
Furberger
06-08-2009, 03:59 PM
What is a cabin air filter?????

I have a '91 Chev pickup and an '04 Expedition and have never heard of a cabin air filter...


Your '91 Chev doesn't have a cabin filter.
SB 405
06-08-2009, 04:21 PM
If you turn on the A/C and get what I call that "funky wet diaper" smell throught the vents,it's time to change the filter. It's always a good idea to turn off the recycle air switch and allow outside air to blow through the sysytem for a few minutes before turning off the engine. That allows some of the moisture in the system to dry out.
emcviper
06-08-2009, 06:12 PM
To change our Odyssey's cabin filter for the first time, I actually had to saw off a piece of the dash (on the underside, behind the glovebox out of sight). No kidding, it's in the Chilton manual, and I called a dealership to confirm. They said it would have added significant cost to manufacturing to have the piece removed at the factory.
bcjack
06-08-2009, 08:58 PM
If you turn on the A/C and get what I call that "funky wet diaper" smell throught the vents,it's time to change the filter. It's always a good idea to turn off the recycle air switch and allow outside air to blow through the sysytem for a few minutes before turning off the engine. That allows some of the moisture in the system to dry out.

The Funk is there...Time to change the filter in my 1999 Crown Vic Fire Special (it is a red, former black & white)
gabriel
06-09-2009, 01:43 AM
In my 2000 Toyota Camry its just called the "air filter" and its as easy as lifting up a cover and replacing the filter.
redhead
06-09-2009, 11:16 AM
In my 2000 Toyota Camry its just called the "air filter" and its as easy as lifting up a cover and replacing the filter.
They are also referred to as Pollen Filters.

Good Suggestion DW! Help keeps us parts guys in business! :biggrin:
bcjack
06-09-2009, 03:00 PM
They are also referred to as Pollen Filters.

Good Suggestion DW! Help keeps us parts guys in business! :biggrin:

Parts Guy....How do I change my 99 Crown Vic filter???
AyatollahGondola
06-09-2009, 06:42 PM
Might be best to buy two for when the parts go obsolete what with all these buyouts and bankruptcies of automakers. Usually when the original manufacture quits making it, and then some aftermarketer picks it up, the price triples.
redhead
06-10-2009, 10:12 AM
Parts Guy....How do I change my 99 Crown Vic filter???
It appears the 99 does not have one....according to the Wix Filter website.

I work on exotics, so I can not answer with 100% certainty.
bcjack
06-10-2009, 01:40 PM
It appears the 99 does not have one....according to the Wix Filter website.

I work on exotics, so I can not answer with 100% certainty.

Thanks...I'm expecting a "new" old fire car soon. Our PD is getting 3 new cars and I'm getting a "new" hand-me-down (2005 CVPI)...Tight financial times really suck!!!:hitwall: