Vehicle maintenance is one of the most important responsibilities you need to do if you want to keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid unexpected equipment failures that would require you to waste a lot of cash. Some maintenance work seem obvious to almost all people, just like oil and filter replacing, but for others you may not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to concentrate on a less known but equally significant maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Toyota Hilux 4? For this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your Toyota Hilux 4 is, and secondly how to change this popular filter, also named pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Toyota Hilux 4?
So let’s start our content page with location of the cabin filter on your Toyota Hilux 4. Determined by the year of your automobile and the series, the filter can be placed in three different areas, we will now detail these locations.
Passenger compartment filter situated in the engine compartment
To locate the cabin filter of your Toyota Hilux 4?, we recommend you to look at the side of the engine compartment, in truth, it is one of the most popular places for car manufacturers. This is just cause this is where the Toyota Hilux 4’s external air intake is positioned. This is where your vehicule will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally based just under the windscreen, at the level of the air vents, you can access it through the bonnet of your car, it will be in a plastic box.
Cabin filter which is below the glove box of an Toyota Hilux 4
The second possible position for the cabin filter on your Toyota Hilux 4 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 find a black box containing the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Toyota Hilux 4
Finally, last position where the cabin filter on your Toyota Hilux 4 can be placed is below your dashboard, to access it you will have to take out your glove box which is usually held by clips or a screw. Now that this is done, you should see the black box it is in.
How to change the cabin filter of my Toyota Hilux 4?
Finally, we will now discover how to change the cabin filter of your Toyota Hilux 4? Nevertheless this is a rather simple procedure, it must be done at the right time to avoid complications on your car.
When to change the cabin filter on Toyota Hilux 4?
The big query for most Toyota Hilux 4 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 complete other question. It should be replaced every year if you use your car 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 impure substances, 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 Toyota Hilux 4?
Last but not least, the last step that surely draws you to this guide, how to take out the cabin filter from your Toyota Hilux 4? This step is actually very basic. 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 gently 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 Toyota Hilux 4.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Toyota Hilux 4, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Hilux 4 category.
