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Traction Battery Air Filter Replacement.

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by cmiles97, May 7, 2021.

  1. cmiles97

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    I didn't know this even existed. If another thread covers this, go ahead and delete.

    I found this out on a tech & features video on the 2021 Sienna I just bought. My 1st thought was does the 2012 Prius V need one cleaned or replaced?

    Here is a video that makes it easy.


     
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    Prius v battery fan vent is beneath the passenger side second seat. Has both an external grille and a fan filter.
     
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    With the 2012 v, the fan intake screen is under the rear passenger seat. Calling it a screen is a stretch as it is wide open and stops nothing smaller than a towel. The shape is different as well and it partially slides under the carpet. While it can be inspected from the footwell of the seat, it would be easier to remove the seat to gain reasonable access. Accessing and cleaning the blower wheel where the dust buildup collects is arguably more effective than cleaning the "screen" on a v. I believe 2014-17 v's had a more effective screen.


    2014 screen, part
    G92DH-47090

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    Thanks for that! The Prius V is much different than the Prius in my video. I have a part coming I won't be able to use. Plus that presentation was one of the best DIY videos I have ever seen! I am now subscribed to his channel on YouTube. I feel more handy for watching it plus it was entertaining as well.
     
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    so after watching and reading the comments of the above video merv himself said his camera guy missed the critical few seconds that would have shown what I'm looking for what the location of the grill that should be vacuumed regularly. please can anyone post a photo of said grill and maybe also what the filter looks like? just picked up this 2016 prius v and that is about the one thing can't seem to find anywhere like it doesn't exist?!
     
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    As mentioned in post 3 above, a Prius v has the hv battery intake under the rear passenger’s seat. It might be easier to see it by folding the seat down and sliding it forward.

    There is a “strainer” opening but no original filter.

    Given the blower access is easier on a v than a hatchback, cleaning that unit is more effective. If you do cobble a filter in the inlet, be sure it is free flowing, perhaps like a cheap fiberglass AC filter media. Of course ensure it will not be sucked into the blower and stop it.

    You may find the blower has very little accumulation even after many years of use. Typically this will be the case if you don’t have animals in the car and primarily drive with the windows up.
     
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