Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the essential duties you need to do if you want to keep your automobile in good condition and avoid unexpected malfunctions that would require you to waste a lot of money. Some maintenance tasks seem obvious to almost everyone, just like oil and filter replacing, but for others you might not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to look into a less notorious but equally essential maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Lexus GX? For this, first we’ll see where the cabin filter on your Lexus GX is, and secondly how to change this popular filter, also known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Lexus GX?
So let’s start our content page with location of the cabin filter on your Lexus GX. According to the year of your car and the series, the filter can be located in three different areas, we will now describe these locations.
Passenger compartment filter situated in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your Lexus GX?, we recommend you to look at the side of the engine compartment, in reality, it is one of the most preferred spots for car makers. This is only mainly because this is where the Lexus GX’s external air intake is installed. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time found just under the windscreen, at the level of the air vents, you can access it through the bonnet of your automotive, it will be in a plastic box.
Cabin filter which is beneath the glove box of an Lexus GX
The second possible location for the cabin filter on your Lexus GX is under the glove compartment of your car. This is the least difficult place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should see a black box containing the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Lexus GX
Finally, last location where the cabin filter on your Lexus GX can be located is beneath your dashboard, to access it you will have to take out your glove box which is commonly held by clips or a screw. Once this is done, you should see the black box it is in.
How to change the cabin filter of my Lexus GX?
Finally, we will now see how to change the cabin filter of your Lexus GX? Although this is a rather ordinary step, it must be done at the right time to avoid complications on your vehicle.
When to change the cabin filter on Lexus GX?
The big query for many Lexus GX owners is when to change this filter, because we know that you have to change it every 20,000 kilometres; don’t be reluctant to consult our content page on the removal of the service indicator light; however, for the cabin filter, it’s a entire other question. It should be replaced every year if you use your vehicle regularly or every two years if you drive in the country and only make short trips. The purpose of this filter is to filter out air harmful particles, allergens and exhaust fumes. Do not hesitate to change it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to take out the cabin filter on my Lexus GX?
Last but not least, the last step that certainly attracts you to this guide, how to take out the cabin filter from your Lexus GX? This step is in fact very common. Once you’ve found the position of the filter, all you have to do is to unclip the box in which it is located and softly pull it out. Be careful when taking it out to look carefully in which direction it is positioned (you will often find an arrow that gives the direction of the air), so remember to position your new filter in the same direction. You just have to close and re-clip the box and you’re done changing the cabin filter of your Lexus GX.
If you have any additional questions about the Lexus GX, do not hesitate to consult our Lexus GX category.
