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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by andy32901, Dec 9, 2005.

  1. andy32901

    andy32901 New Member

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    I have talked to my salesman at the dealers about a new Prius and am going to get put on the list (3 months). I have question on the cabin air filter. Where is it located, and how do I change it? If it is someting I can do why have the dealer do it.
    Everything I have read on this site has been very helpful.

    Andy
     
    #1 andy32901, Dec 9, 2005
  2. mdmikemd

    mdmikemd Member

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    If it's like the camry or sienna, it's behind the lower glove box...havn't checked yet.
     
    #2 mdmikemd, Dec 9, 2005
  3. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    It is behind the lower glove box, it is very easy to change yourself and you can save a bit of money by ordering the replacement filter online or by making your own filter by cutting up a cheap air filter from Wal-mart or Home-Depot and taping the edges. I believe there are instructions in your owners manual.

    Also, John1701a.com's user guide has instructions and nice photos on page 27:
    http://john1701a.com/prius/documents/Prius_User-Guide.pdf
     
    #3 efusco, Dec 9, 2005
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    Why tape the edges? I just cut the material to exact size and it fits into the frame very snugly..
     
    #4 c4, Dec 9, 2005
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    If you're using filter media that might "unravel", then tape edges. Otherwise no, it would only decrease the surface area for air flow.
     
    #5 tochatihu, Dec 9, 2005
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