HELP w/ '16 V 115k advice summer hyb batt fan filter

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  1. Devin Gubler

    Devin Gubler Junior Member

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    Bought 2 years ago then just recently registered my 2016 prius v on the toyota website, it is nearing 115000 miles. there is a lack of service record after 2020/45000 miles. parts list there claims there is a fan vent filter on the hybrid battery. i think there is access under the cargo cover but not positive. any and all advice in doing this myself such as location and a basic run down of the procedure if there is one or is it that only you can clean the fan(s)? the car care nut has a lot of this very topic on other models on his youtube channel but this exact model range is missing. wish i was dreaming and not need this?
     
    #1 Devin Gubler, May 6, 2026
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    There is no filter on your 2016 gen3 Prius v. The air intake has a plastic "grille" under the rear passenger's seat.

    A 2016 standard hatchback is a gen4 and is different.

    The best thing to do is to access the hybrid battery and clean the squirrel cage blower wheel.

    It is not necessary to remove the right side hatch panel
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    After cleaning, avoid blocking the right rear foot well which allows air movement under the seat.
     
    #2 rjparker, May 6, 2026
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    thank you for the information esp the pix!
    found this as well finally on youtube even though it is years ago if it came up in my previous searches i didnt recognize its value so did not watch it:

    video title: Hybrid Battery Saver-Prius v Hybrid Battery Fan Cleaning & Cooling Performance
    channel : Merv's Service Secrets

    sadly its taken me 2 years to find this but maybe that means its timely for now and needed
    anyway thanks for the help and hope this may help others
     
    #3 Devin Gubler, May 8, 2026
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