2011 Toyota Camry How to change or replace cabin air filter cleaner DIY Maintenance 2007 - 2011

How to change or replace your cabin air filter element / cleaner on a 2011 Toyota Camry. The steps should be the same for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Toyota Camry models. Dealer or Oil change place charges a arm and a leg when you can do this very cheap.
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[@mazelld.9753]

The Toyota dealership tried to charge me $124 to change this filter!! I told them no not at this time. When I was leaving after they changed my oil, I noticed a humming noise coming from the vent so I went back inside to tell them. He said oh that must be a leaf or something in the way. A repairman came to my car and released the glove box just as you showed in this video, took out the filter and reached inside to get the stray leaf that was causing the noise. He then put everything back in place. I thought to me self "REALLY?? THAT was going to cost me $124??" So I went to an auto parts store and got a filter for about $12, watched this video, and did it myself. That is some ridiculous over charging right there! Thank you for the instructions, Adam! My 2011 Camry and I appreciate you very much!

[@tommydo961]

Mazell D yup 200 for oil change and 2 filter, i order off amazon for 14 both:)$

[@mkmanu001]

nice

[@john_burke]

I made the mistake of paying $90 to have this filter changed on my old car during an oil change...never again. It's overcharging like this that give auto shops a bad reputation!

[@geletmote]

Fisher Le but dont they check everything at the dealer, they hook the car up to a computer, you cant do that at home. better off paying the 170 or watever it is for a service and peace of mind no?

[@crocopix]

@@geletmote this check is totally fake most of the time.. they told me my break disks need to be changed.. I ask a friend to change them for me because the dealership was expensive, when we get them out, these disks were almost new.

[@-Baba_Yaga-]

It’s crazy how dealerships and service shops try to charge you $60+ to change these when the filters are like $15 and installing it takes 2 minutes.

[@petergibbons3806]

i'm just amazed at the detail of this explanation, well done

[@gulfbeach47]

Thank you. I have owned vehicles since 1970 and never replaced the cabin filter. Had mechanic replace it on my last vehicle, cuz it was hard to get to. The Camry looks simple after watching your clip. Special thanks for not having music, screaming kids, dogs barking etc.. in the background. Ha!

[@dtshotme]

Great, quick, helpful video. Thanks!

[@flyvtec04]

Thank you for making this video. My local Toyota dealership was going to charge me $80 to replace the filter! I paid $15 for the cabin filter! Me and my 2011 Camry appreciate you! :)

[@jason200912]

Your lungs are much healthier too

[@amanmuhammad14]

They wanted to charge me $187 lol😅

[@flyvtec04]

@@amanmuhammad14 😳🤦🏻‍♂️

[@haducloc13]

The local Toyota dealership charged me $65 for it today. Radiculus. Thank you for the video. I do it myself next time.

[@98dodge69]

@@amanmuhammad14damn stealership

[@joemansueto7573]

What is wrong with the 58 people who gave this a thumbs down? This is perfect!!

[@Staylaughing549]

Because you have to put all your mustle in to open the left side and the same for the right side before the left side slip back into place... 2007 camry

[@garetht1236]

Yup, this helped alright. And so did your engine air filter video. Thanks!

[@PaulbylPaulbyl]

When it is minus zero degrees out that glove compartment door has very little flexibility, i.e. more brittle, so might be best to wait until a warm preferably humid day as in this video.

[@solomongrundy1467]

Yeah I noticed that also. In the summer my glove box came out easy. It's 38 degrees outside and I couldn't get it to release. I'll try again this afternoon.

[@davesdream]

I always change my own filters. Yesterday in Lamb's Tire while changing the oil on my car they "recommended" me to change the motor and cabin filter. $22 for labor... $66 with parts... HAHAHA... SCREW THEM

[@LIG87]

davesdream yeah the dealerships and repair shops will always rip you off.. one of my support rods for my hood broke (the hood wouldnt stay open unless you held it up manually and it was annoying)... dealership wanted to charge $200.. i only paid $30 for a pair of rods and popped them in myself in 10 min..

[@WaseemKhan-pl5mw]

Wow! Such a concise video with all the details and zero nonsense 👏. Great job bro.

[@joehunsberger8721]

1:36 with every detail. Well done sir

[@JnJOutdoors]

notice:: Install ARROW POINTING DOWN!!! The debris is built on top of the filter, that means air flow is going down. When you install, have ARROW POINTING DOWN.

[@amydeline4065]

I read your comment and got really concerned I did it wrong... but the owner's manual says to have the arrows pointing up. www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/om-s/OM33897U/pdf/OM33897U.pdf

[@bfgbender9773]

It's definitely down. Air flows down into the cabin. Lol!!

[@bfgbender9773]

Amy DeLine close, but no cigar

[@YouTube_stole_my_handle]

There are different types of filters. Real answer is if it says 'airflow' make it point down. If it simply says 'up' make it point up.

[@musicfan1427]

OEM filters have the "up" arrow, but actual airflow is down. Most aftermarket air filters seem to have down arrows in the direction of airflow. The Toyota manuals show directions for the OEM filters with the "up" arrow.

[@roxiedeva09]

Thank you very much. Saved me $54 changing it myself. Paid $12 at the Auto zone.

[@cymond]

"I push here and pull away" at 0:40 is a pretty big understatement. Those tabs do NOT want to cooperate with me!

[@yourpalcliffy]

+cymond the more you love your car the more difficult it becomes...

[@solomongrundy1467]

cymond I pushed in both tabs and pulled on the cover and it wouldn't budge. I'm going to try taping both tabs and pulling on the cover with some pliers.

[@Yogangster1995]

I had to put some real elbow grease to get those damn things off, but after some shear force I finally got it!

[@hiroshisano2148]

If you grab the front and the back of the glove box and spread them apart, this moves the sides (and tabs) of the glove box inward making it easier to drop the glove box.

[@shawnr4355]

Thanks Adam! That was a lot easier than I thought it would be.

[@ruffriffing247]

awesome work! straight to the point with great tips! keep up the great work!!! Thx!

[@morrisfamily68b]

My dad just paid over $200 to have this and the engine filter replaced. He is mad and asked me to find some help so that he can do it himself. Thank you so much for this.

[@stevensevek6151]

How mad is he? If I paid $200 for what he had done, I would take them to small claims court. I'll bet they would give him a huge refund before they would be willing to go to court and defend what the do...

[@MrTtraxxx]

Thank you! I was going to pay to have this done & I see that it is easy enough to do myself from watching your video

[@martinkuo1380]

The airflow should be going down not up.

[@DiamondPR0DIGY]

The dealer charges 60 bucks for that. The filter costs 15 dollars.. Do it yourself

[@mwparker1969]

I feel so taken. My Toyota dealer has been taking advantage of my dumb a@@. Thank you very much for showing how easy it is to change the cabin filter.

[@donaldfrank5040]

The person who changed the cabin filter in my car. Had the arrows pointing down

[@BigAlWillis]

to be sure which way the air is flowing just use a paper towel. while filter is out firmly hold the paper towel in the opening & see which way the air is moving. That is the direction you want the arrow.

[@stevensevek6151]

Up arrows point up but air flow arrows SHOULD point down.

[@luisrichardson8870]

Wow thanks for sharing.

[@mrsree93]

Just changed mine out at work in the parking lot,. Would have taken 2 minutes, but I have clamps on both sides in my car once you get past the original hook pulley and boy is that a pain in the butt. Shop was going to charge me 40 bucks to do this! I watched this video and ordered a new air filter off Amazon for 10 bucks! A 40 dollar fix down to 10! Can't beat that. Thanks for the video man!

[@octoarts3617]

My 2011 Toyota Camry is eleven years old, and I never changed the cabin filter. I haven't noticed any problem with the air quality in my car. That has saved me about $550.

[@TrashPanda5150]

That filter is still going to be plugged up. Most people aren't able to notice a difference, that doesn't mean there still isn't a problem.

[@jjtopp99]

U NEED to change it. A dirty 11 year old filter will greatly reduce the efficiency of ur A/C unit. Eventually it will cause it to fail completely once it becomes about 80% clogged. Plus leaves and other debris can get in there as well (not good).

[@amitsuniverse]

Thank you, this helps

[@geletmote]

Does any1 else have a nice fragrance coming from the filter once its been done at the Dealer? What is that do they spray fragrance on the filter or something, its smells beautiful

[@Lo_B]

I just had mind changed out. It's a really nice smell but didn't last long enough. I Also paid too much to have this service, too.

[@marinalopez7816]

Thank you SO much for this video! Very grateful. The mechanic made it out to be FARRR more complicated and a major hassle- explaining, "That's why I never change my own!". *rolls eyes* This is a breeze! (No pun intended...but it works.) Many thanks!!

[@tamourchughtai]

when you showed the small side damper that is where i knew i have landed the right video, so many people have removed it or not used it or something but yes this is truly informative

[@MrArasmit]

So, easy! Thanks! In Toyota service center they charge me $53+tax for it. Never again!

[@john.johnb_online1438]

Thank you

[@mybigadventure2635]

THANKS!!! I've been paying $38 to have the oil-change folks do it. Piece of cake.

[@mazheralam]

excellent... Everyone should do it now... No technicality ... Save money

[@marilyncamden4113]

Great. Save money.

[@philliptran8741]

Thank you. It really helps.

[@gw3598]

My only criticism would be not having a light source to better show pushing on the clips to remove the outer filter door. Also for older people, twisting the glove box is not that easy. But great video. Thanks,

[@nikkideevah]

thx.. this will save me $59 + tax

[@margaretbishop7001]

Thank you 🙏 I did it myself 🙌🙌🙌🙏😎 very good demonstration Thank you

[@darkzerox2555]

Thank you so much for this short video that literally just covers the job. 👍

[@amandaplease5837]

You just saved me $90 thank you so much!

[@rotfan77]

There seems to be quite a bit of confusion whether the arrow should point up or down, you put yours in the same way as the previous, but it seems like more videos I see say it should point Down (I'm referencing 2007 to 2011 Camry's)? Thanks

[@njsongwriter]

It depends on the brand of the filter. Air flow is downward but some filters say "UP" instead of air flow and should point up. Why is this so difficult to get?

[@jerryrandall6356]

Excellent video- short, informative & practical...thanks.

[@neilreid9005]

Perfect and to the point! Thank you- exactly what I needed to know.

[@zro4972]

Very helpful…..Thanks

[@shadowsivice1]

Quick and informative, thank you.

[@Haz_1092]

The closure wasnt aligned well after i opened and reinstalled. Any tips?

[@BLAZOOR99]

Damn bro clean your damn air filter

[@jct300m]

Fast & to the point!!! Very Good!!

[@masterluke3407]

In my 2011 Camry there’s another pin on the right side.

[@momoshark2257]

Thank you for this video. Had to show hubby

[@samuelpike1248]

80 bucks for that? Seriously? That is why I have stopped taking my cars over the years to dealers because they charge you and arm and a leg(now some places let you bring in your own parts so you just pay for the labor,I have done that a few times) I just purchased a cabin filter for my 2011 Camry LE over on Amazon. You would think mechanics at large auto shops would be precise and to the point as the gentleman in this video is. I would love to do more minor work on my car but the apartment complex where I live does not allow for tenants to do most things,with the exception of small things like this of course. Camry is still running great almost 3 years into my car loan(granted,it only has 60,000 miles on it),and I am only on my second oil change. I only drive a total of 16 miles to work and back so that helps too :)

[@AdamBedz]

I have a 2011 as well with almost 190k miles. The only thing I would do different next time is change the oil at 7500 miles instead of the 10,000 mile recommendation. I think 10k is a little too long even though its what they recommend.

[@Valseuses]

thanks, Now the car doesn't smell like a swamp.

[@chrisbiker4702]

he says "arrow pointing up" but auto zone told me arrow pointing down. I wonder what would have happened if I did it wrong? Would it make a huge difference?

[@njsongwriter]

Different brand filters arrow points down.

[@chrisbiker4702]

Thank you, I should have thought of that.

[@stevensevek6151]

If you put it in upside down supposedly it will be less efficient and will need to be changed more often. At least that's what the powers that be say about it.

[@TheChu2003]

Thanks so much for this teaching video

[@DiscoFang]

That glovebox technique is wrong. Do not squeeze the sides in. Eventually it will stay distorted. Once you pop the shock off, sharply pull the lower edge off the hinge-pivots then simply lift the whole glovebox out, rotating it slightly to clear the side tabs. Easier and gives you full access.

[@Roscoe1279]

My shock continually comes off. I put the filter in, but can't get both sides of the damper on at the same time. Is there a 2nd pin on the inside for the damper that I'm missing? One side or the other comes off on the damper; then I go to the mechanic. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@raylegend808]

I think the air flow arrow is suppose to be down not up

[@sapphosquiddity]

Thanks for the instruction.I am going to give it a try!

[@ralphturner3798]

I've retracted the two plastic clips on the sides of the cover, but I can't get the cover off. I've used a pair of pliers to try to pull the cover off, but I can't get it off. I guess the filter has not been change in ten years, so it's probably stuck. Any suggestions?

[@zulkifalahmad2347]

I know this thread is old but the jiffy lube guys were replaced my filter and i noticed after a while that the small shock was not there,upon searching i found it in the side compartment under the driver handrest.can you show me how to put it back. Thanks

[@a.k.7723]

Did I seriously just get charged $54 for this simple ass procedure at the dealership!?!?!?!?

[@stevensevek6151]

Don't feel bad, some dealer charge double what you paid (especially Lexus dealers).

[@nataliyapirumova2266]

This is so helpful! Thank you.

[@namasterising]

I cannot get the glovebox to release...I push together and it won't bend in at all...any ideas? Thanks!

[@DiscoFang]

Bending the glovebox is the wrong technique, it can permanently distort it. Once the piston is removed, sharply pull the lower edge of the glovebox off it’s hinge-pivots then lift the whole glovebox out, rotating it slightly to clear the side tabs.

[@richardlui6519]

Thanks.

[@andreamarie6003]

Thank you that was a huge help!

[@cookieplush4535]

I'm at jiffy lube and they trying to charge me 54.00 for this! Wtf!!

[@stevensevek6151]

So either pay them $54 or do it yourself...

[@whipzpaintlyfewithjay9654]

Very quick info, but informative for my exact need

[@deathacc3741]

I'm watching videos how you change Toyota Camrys on a power steering will your air filter from inside how to change the air filter you're saving me a lot of money but just watching these other videos in yours I want to say thank you

[@YourDadoo7]

Need help please, small problem but very annoying: my glove box doesn't close properly and the light is always on. Is there anything I can do so it closes properly.

[@RobertPicart]

Good job. Great video. Off to buy a filter now. Cheers. Happy 4th.

[@KellysCookin]

Thank you, Adam!

[@myvoicemyopinion7370]

thanks dude...helped out a bunch

[@KaySkywalker]

I can't believe they want to charge me 50 dollars for a 2 minute job where the filter costs me 30 at the parts store. Are you kidding me?

[@ralphturner3798]

Do you push the two tabs inward towards the center of the filter cover, or outwards?

[@adhen_K]

Arrow is supposed to point down

[@alikapali79]

Awesome....thank you! On another note...how do you take apart the center cup holder when something feel inside where the top goes to make the entire cup holder available?

[@angecanessa4383]

Much thanks. I appreciate it and thank you for making it so easy

[@nedm413]

Changed my old toyota cabin filter. Thanks for the video

[@toucantoucan8767]

Thank you! You saved me 75 bucks

[@zenalee55]

Thanks this was better than the last video I watched

[@greenfinchgreenfinch3094]

Thank you 🌺👏🌺👏🌺👏🌺👏🌺👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lupegarza7836]

so easy!

[@quinncawley2787]

Thank you!

[@abbesali]

thanks man. just changed the cabin filter after watching this video the only difficult was the clip at the end was not getting hooked but all good now

[@steveheas7954]

Thank you that was perfect!

[@brianezzell7005]

you da man!

[@eisaalkhaledy3869]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@d32b44]

Thank you

[@angelapease4720]

This was helpful. Thank you!

[@lisabatemon4834]

How to change air filter in a 2008 Toyota Camry

[@rayseto2724]

Thanks!!

[@CrazyCalifornians]

Thx 🙏

[@MarieAmicalola]

It sure did help me. I'm never paying to have this done again.

[@MrKiddice]

thanks man my dealer is charging me 70 bucks for this

[@LIG87]

MrKiddice robbery.... its just a friggin air filter!!

[@fjgjr1]

I might be wrong. I'm not sure what direction the air flows in your model car. However, the arrow should be pointed in the direction the air is flowing. So, in most cars, it would be pointing down, as the air is coming from the cowl.

[@alvarogarcia5680]

Thank you so much Adan for the super explanation !

[@fourbirdstos]

thanks man. worked out perfectly.

[@samiullahkhan6759]

Thanks For Your Help

[@basilalsilawi3753]

Thank you very much really helps