Dirty Cabin Air Filter

[sharp4runr]

So I was taking a picture of the glove compartment light for Goose's thread on replacment bulbs and figured I'd take a look at my cabin air filter as well. I inspected it and it was mildly dirty but it was coated with just a layer of dirt/dust. I've only had the 4Runner since early January but I've been off pavement a couple of times now. I noticed there were a lot of plant material (Seeds, grass pieces, dandylion seeds) mixed in there as well. I took it out of the little plastic piece and just blew on it with a bit of compressed air and cleaned it off a bit.

It's very easy to get to. Just open the glove box and you'll see 4 screws. Take those 4 screws out and drop the glove box a bit and you'll see the little white box behind the glove box. Thats the cabin air filter. Just pull that out and you'll see the element in there. I remember seeing a thread where you can get a replacement filter for about $15. I wonder if I just clean this off twice a year if I'll need to replace it less.

Well just thought I'd share my experience of it.

 

[Biff]

Any stealer will sell for $10 thats how much I paid for it.

 

[sharp4runr]

Sweet, that's $10 I saved :arrow:

 

[.o2 Lost Hiker]

I own the 2002 4Runner. Do we have a cabin air filter?

 

[the_josh]

I own the 2002 4Runner. Do we have a cabin air filter?

no

 

[kimboy]

10/04/2004 Torrance, CA


Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc., (TMS) today announced its "Take 2 Movie Ticket Giveaway," which commenced Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 31. When customers spend at least $20 in parts or service at participating Toyota dealerships, they can receive two complimentary movie tickets redeemable at over 40,000 theatres.

"TAKE 2" is TMS' way of showing appreciation to returning customers and encouraging vehicle maintenance.

Previous TMS Parts & Service promotions included a free gas sweepstakes in May 2004, which resulted in record-breaking Toyota parts and service sales. The movie ticket giveaway is the Parts & Service group's first gift-with-purchase promotion to date.

"We are thanking our dealership parts and service customers, while at the same time raising awareness for proper routine maintenance of their vehicles," said Dave Camden, TMS vice president, dealer operations, Toyota Customer Services.

Designed to build customer relationships at dealerships and foster customer loyalty, "TAKE 2" utilizes advertising via direct mail, e-mail, and online at www.toyota.com/owners.

Online visitors are directed to a special-promotion mini-site to find their nearest participating dealer, download coupons for service offers, and download rebate forms.

These forms will also be available at dealerships, which will display numerous point-of-purchase materials promoting the giveaway.

To receive the movie tickets, customers are required to complete and mail a rebate form, along with their Toyota dealership parts or service receipt to "Take 2" Headquarters in Chino, Calif. To locate participating theatres, visit www.moviecash.com.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., is the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the United States, marketing products and services through a network of 1,415 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers in 49 states. Established in 1957, TMS and its subsidiaries also are involved in distribution logistics, motorsports, R&D and general aviation. The company's main website is www.toyota.com.