How to Change the Cabin Air Filter on a Toyota Rav4

[@HotelDeltaMac]

I was able to replace my air filter by following the pictures in the user manual, but the shock absorber came off, and I hadn't paid attention to what it was attached to, so I couldn't tell which of the two loops to use to attach it inside the compartment. Your video is the only one I could find that actually showed which loop to snap where, so thank you for that!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

So glad to help out. That darn shock absorber is constatnly falling out.

[@aleksanderpelak1098]

I had the same problem with absorber and you show exactly what I should to do thank you so much

[@chrisyarbrough9107]

Very good tutorial. This gal didn't want to pay $39.99 to Toyota shop but I got a little nervous when I told them, "No thanks, I'll do it myself". You made it easy. Thank you.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad it worked out Chris, Your testimony is why I do what I do. Appreciate your support.

[@amanisamer]

Thank you so much. My daughter was watching this video with me and insisted that she can do it. So removed the old one and installed the new one all by herself. Now she is after me for $40. Lol

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Sam Nesheiwat I'm happy to hear it was helpful for your daughter. I'm trying to get my own daughter to take control of her own auto maintenance too.

[@cnmatl7]

Was having my FREE oil change on my '15 RAV 4 @ Naples Toyota here in Florida and the mechanic showed me the dirty cabin air filter and told me he could put in a new one for $50 plus tax ($53.00). I said no thank you and came home, went on line and bought two new ones plus two new engine air filters for $32.17 delivered. (no tax - free delivery). 3 days later they arrived, I watched your vid and installed them both myself... NO TOOLS! Thanks.... A total savings of $150+

[@ThisGuyProductions]

So awesome to hear Harvey!!

[@peterharris7785]

Thanks for the video. I needed to know how to reconnect the piston on the right side of the glove box. I messed around with that for a while and didn't see where to connect it. Now that I watched this video, I'm going out to the RAV right now to fix it. Well done!

[@misterrowe62]

Thank you BossMan! Just dropped mine off at the dealer for ToyotaCare Service at 20,000 miles. I am sitting 2 blocks away waiting because of SOCIAL DISTANCING and they just called to suggest air and cabin filter changes that would hit me up for $139. I declined mostly because I didn't have the money. Then I hit KZbin and there you were. Looks like I can save myself at least $60 bucks depending on how much these filters cost me online. I am in NY.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Awesome news! I have a couple of videos on my channel. For both older and newer model Rav4's. Good luck. Its super easy.

[@Ashes_to_Ashes628]

Same they are charging me about 121 to change both filters. I was like no thanks. We had just spent 1271 fixing the A/C and replacing the rear brakes. I couldn’t believe that 1000 was just the labor costs alone! Toyota dealers try to rip us off lol. I ordered the filters and will do it myself.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

@@Ashes_to_Ashes628 Awesome! It's really easy to do this yourself.

[@addictiveillusions5667]

Thanks for showing me something i can do myself! Took less than 5 minutes and the difference is dramatic!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

So glad this was helpful.

[@annheatherton]

Thanks so much!!! Your video had the clearest visuals for this filter replacement. Feel confident that I can do it myself. (My air flow is fine, but the stealership is pressuring me to change this out along with the engine air filter which I just did myself yesterday. Sometimes it is difficult for them to suggest an additional service on a 7.5 year old, gently used RAV4 with less than 28,000 miles on it. But they are resourceful.) 😍

[@davidbraverman5585]

Extremely clear, excellent dyi video. My local Pep Boys asked me for $30. The non-OEM filter I bought on eBay cost me $4 ! Thanks, so much.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

David Braverman thank you. I'll also look for the eBay deal.

[@jmmcgauley7318]

Thank you. Thank you, very much. It was amazing how straight forward this was. You saved me valuable dollars. The cabin filter for my 2005 Rav4 was 19.99 at a major auto parts store - March 2022

[@markbenavidez356]

Glad this is helpful. My niece just paid a mechanic $70 to change here.

[@kathleenclark3801]

I just changed mine out following this video. My plunger thingie came out when I unhooked it and it was a breeze to put back on. Saved me a bundle! I would recommend changing it out in the daylight or have a flashlight handy because it's mighty dark in there.

[@rajendradesai5772]

Thanks very much for a very nicely done demo. I feel very comfortable now in attempting to replace the cabin air filter in my 2010 Rav 4.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Good luck. The process is pretty much the same on most cars.

[@jamesst.patrick7084]

This guy made this super easy!!! If I can do it anyone can I promise

[@asmith6173]

I love KZbin! I changed my filter and the little shock absorber totally came off and I couldn’t figure out where it was supposed to hook onto inside. This video was my answer. Thanks!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Woot!!

[@jeisen6878]

Same thing with me. Thanks to This Guy, problem solved!!

[@enragedfurbie128]

2 years later and still helpful!! Thank you!!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help Jacob

[@JennyLee-mi7fm]

Thank you for this amazing how to video. It really helped this amateur and you showed me how easy it really is. I will never have to go to a auto shop again when I need to change that filter again.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad it was helpful! I am always happy to hear my videos are supportive.

[@RightOnRay]

Dude!!! You rock! Combine this and your engine air filter video alone -- and you're saving people $50-$100 per change! Thanks!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help! Maybe I start a GoFundMe page where I ask for a quarter everytime someone saves loot! LOL> I could fund my next camera. Glad this is helpful.

[@larryspalette]

Thanks for showing the trick about attaching the glove compartment damper cylinder

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Larry Fielding did yours fall off too?

[@RaisonBaby]

Yes thank you! Other vids missed that part.

[@k.a.chapman2949]

Great video! I feel very confident in my ability to change the cabin air filter on my 2012 RAV4 now. WAAAAAAAY better than paying some shop $50 to do it. I'll get the filter and change it this weekend!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad it was helpful.

[@lornesbored]

Thanks this helped! I didn’t realize there was hinges on the bottom and fought with it for about 10 mins before finding your video :)

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Great. Hopefully your stuff from your glove box didnt dump out onto the floor.

[@cmetcalf7]

Great video. Paid $40 today to have this done because a rodent got into my filter, and tore it up. Suspiciously, the one they showed me looked exactly like the one they showed me 5000 miles ago for my last oil change. Next time, I check my cabin air filter before the next oil change.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Christopher Metcalf thanks. Yikes on the rodent.

[@catmandoo3735]

I can't believe how easy that was. I've had the replacement filter sitting around in the back of the car for months now because I thought it was going to require a bunch of tools to remove the glove box. I had it changed out in under five minutes. I know I haven't changed this out for the past 9 years I've owned my RAV4.

[@eddievendetta5278]

Wow that's a long time! I've had mine for 2 & half months and already changing both air filters out.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

So glad this helped you get the filter swapped. I also couldn't believe how easy it was when I first learned.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Thanks for the support.

[@rgschwartz2000]

Perfect. Thanks. Helped me fix my glove compartment that wouldn't stay closed. The mechanic had replaced the air filter, but not reinstalled the compartment door quite right.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

glad this was useful.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help. It sounds like the mechanic can use some help too.

[@indistinctchatter6677]

Thanks. This video worked fine for a 2018 RAV4 too. The top suggested video doesn't show how to take out the glove box. Useless. Apparently the oil change place didn't reattach the damper (shock absorber thingie) so I was able to fix it correctly. My filter was $7 free shipping from CA on eBay.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to know. I am about to shoot a video on my wife's 2018 too.

[@rupertevansii4981]

Awesome Video and so easy! I used to pay $37 for this. Got mine for $9 on Amazon.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

The savings could translate to some serious taco Bell!

[@LA-qt3tr]

Very helpful, I didn't know how to put the cabin door back and your video was super helpful to learn how to do that. Thank you! 👍

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help you out LA

[@aleksandrataskova-vukicevi5933]

Thank you so much for making a step by step video that was extremely easy to follow!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

My pleasure Aleksandra. Happy to help.

[@njsongwriter]

Perfect. Air flow arrows point down as they would on any horizontally mounted cabin air filter with the blower motor mounted below the filter. If your filter says up next to the arrow, that's telling you which side goes up and is not indicating air flow direction.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Thanks Jack, you are totally right.

[@onenikkione]

I change the in-cabin filter along with the engine air filter every Fall as part of winter prep on all of our cars (along with wipers, checking battery condition, and all other fluids)

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Good Idea. I wish I was that persistent with some of my responsibilities.

[@MonsterHobbiesModelCarGarage]

My air filter is the original from 2010. I looked int changing it, but I have no instructions for it, not in the owner's manual or in my Haynes auto repair manual. Glad i found your video. I'm scared to see how dirty the old filter will be!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Ok, that is bananas. How bad was it? I am surprised it still has any airflow.

[@MonsterHobbiesModelCarGarage]

@@ThisGuyProductions It was quite black and AC ony reached the front of the center console. The new filter gets air to the back seat.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

@@MonsterHobbiesModelCarGarage Thats a huge win.

[@minimoe2008]

Thanks for sharing. For the life of me I couldn't find the damn knob for the upper portion of the shock absorber! Mine s black so it all blends in. Thanks again!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad it all worked out.

[@Mariamuri4]

Excelent video. I followed the steps and was able to change the filter. Thank you!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Thanks Maria.

[@tinatoosweet74]

Just followed these instructions and worked like a charm! Thank you.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

So glad this was beneficial Christina.

[@meganmathew9834]

Super helpful and easy to follow; thank you! Literally cannot believe they tried to charge me $50 for this.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad it helped! I was just quoted $54.95 for one yesterday during a car inspection.

[@wagnerpaulj]

My problem was that the glove box wouldn't close - seemed like something was behind it / blocking it from closing. I took the glove box out using your video, and the cover for the cabin filter had come off and was indeed blocking the glove box. I put the cabin filer cover back on, put the glove box back in, and everything works fine. Thanks much!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Awesome Paul!

[@markrick911]

Thanks you saved me about 30 bucks went to Napa and got a good one with charcoal filter

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help. Also, charcoal helps with bad odors like recirculating farts.

[@fandude7]

Extremely helpful. Thanks!! All other videos suck. Thank you for showing the damn tamper extender.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to be helpful FanDude7.

[@maemaemcgee7365]

Thank you for your help i just finished mine . The first time ever you made it easy

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help out.

[@jimsomethingelse9493]

I've watched about 5 of these and your is the best

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Thanks Jim

[@leosun9331]

Thanks so much for your video man! This girl got it done in no time! Your video was very comprehensive!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help out Leo Sun!

[@anac.6399]

Will definitely try it tomorrow wish me luck 🤞😁 rav4 2020

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Good Luck Ana C. How did it go?

[@anapedraza8186]

Thank you sooooo much! I watched another video that explained everything, but the little shocker feel with it and I thought I broke it! Thank you for explaining it all!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help out.

[@AnhPham-pb6xd]

Thanks for showing how to change it!

[@loiswilliams8345]

Thanks so much. Changed with no problem.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Awesome Lois!!

[@hewasalehy5927]

Useful video but I believe the filter goes in the other way round with the printed edge facing you and the filter folds perpendicular to you not horizontal. This way, it would be much easier to push in as well.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Someone else mentioned that my filter may have been upside down.

[@njsongwriter]

@@ThisGuyProductions Definitely NOT upside down Air flow is downward. Arrow points down.

[@kevinincalifornia17]

Thank you! You made a simple job, easy.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help Kevin Loo

[@luisurrutia8100]

Great vid! The airflow direction is depending of the letters? Or the arrow?

[@markbenavidez356]

The airflow usually goes the same way as the arrow. However some manufacturers put the word “up” on them causing the confusion.

[@vincentwilliams4159]

Exactly the same comment as Heather just below,, thanks for your excellent video !

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Thanks Vincent!

[@DimplesonDemand]

Thank you for this video. I ran into the same exact issue with my shock absorber in the glove box. Everything worked out great and I saved money doing it myself.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

ACassy811 awesomr!

[@unvobserverd.1005]

Mostly right but the little shock absorber is usual to drop out when you remove the compartment. its not broken, you just reattach the bottom hole to the tooth right behind the glove box. 9 times out of 10 that "shock absorber" will drop out.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Thanks.

[@hingchan2620]

Good job. Thanks for your instruction. I agree something that we can do, try to save a buck.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad this was helpful.

[@andeanphoto]

You forgot to mention the arrow indicating UP... following the air flow. IMPORTANT!

[@rb8460]

I'm about to turn 60 and have never even heard of replacing a cabin air filter in a car before. But I know my RAV4 needs to have it replaced because I get hardly any air flow.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

My wife was complaining about her AC not blowing air either. Turned out her filter was really dirty too.

[@Vokieeeee]

Now ! That Air Filter that You pulled out is quite Clean ! No residue nor Leaves or Twigs imbedded in or on it ! You said at the beginning that when You had the Air Conditioner Fan on High that no Air came out or very litte but , but , it (the Fan) was making quite a lot of Noise , so , guess what ? You had the Fan on but ONLY for the Windscreen instead for the Cabin ,lol ! Better change that , eh , Dude ? The noise that the Fan was making actually indicates it being turned on for the Windscreen ONLY , lol !

[@ThisGuyProductions]

I know, it was intended for movie magic.

[@Vokieeeee]

Haha !

[@chibaloc]

Thanks a lot! love this video very helpful, at Dealer shop they charge $75 for change Cabine Air filter! Thanks again, God Bless some 1 like You!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

OMG, that is a ton of money for such a simple task! So glad this was helpful to you and your pocketbook!

[@Ashes_to_Ashes628]

Mine wants to charge 69 to change cabin air filter and 52 for engine air filter. Unbelievable I was like no way. I just ordered the filters and will be replacing them myself.

[@davidnewton925]

The plaster air filter cover has an arrow indicating the air flow direction. Rav4's have an up arrow (air flow goes up). The video seems to indicate the filter was installed backwards - air flow down.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Perhaps. It's been a while now. Toyota tends to put the arrow facing in the direction of airflow while aftermarket makers have the arrow point up.

[@njsongwriter]

Up arrows have nothing to do with air flow. They're simply telling us which side goes up. Air flow is down and an air flow arrow should point down.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

@@njsongwriter Hi Jack. When I pull out dirty filters the debris is always sitting on top of the filter. Otherwise, the blower fan (which is beneath the filter) would get caked in dust and debris. Next time you pull out your filter check it out.

[@rocknrod16]

Thanks. good video. Having difficulty with my "2018". I cant pinch that tab? Will need pliers. Also, filters aren't $10 anymore. Least expensive is around $20. Better than auto repair shop.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Wow Rod, the prices are going really high then. I think you can get a discount online if you buy more than one. Either way, you are right, cheaper than a mechanic.

[@mikefanning7604]

Thanks Dude! You helped me figure out how to fix my glove compartment door that mysteriously kept popping open after a visit to Jiffy Lube! 🤨

[@ThisGuyProductions]

So glad to help out.

[@joanngordon-anderson9867]

Just watch this video and just changed my air filter in my Rav4; THANK YOU for the easy to follow youtube! In Minnesota.. {:>)

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help out. Thanks for the support.

[@ipodmasterguythatlik]

This guy helped me

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad it was helpful

[@dgsaful]

Thanks. That saved me $30.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

deborah adkins glad to help

[@shaolin40]

You sir, are a hero

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Thank you thank you *takes a bow*

[@idorablo7]

Great Video except you didn't mention an arrow on the filter for proper airflow arrow to pay attention to it

[@imransyed2342]

Thanks bro, this was so helpful. God Bless

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad this was helpful.

[@xporkrind]

Where is the best place to get a replacement filter for a reasonable price. Is there any reason to use a "genuine" Toyota part?

[@ThisGuyProductions]

You can hit an auto parts store. The after market filters are literally the same thing as the OEM filters and a little cheaper. You can also buy in bulk online.

[@njsongwriter]

Anywhere, just make sure to get one that's not made in China. Walmart Super Tech cabin filter is $10.97.

[@TheAlexdevan]

Thanks man, you made that stupid easy!!!!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

That's the best kind of easy!

[@originalmetalhead73]

Worked great! Thanks.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Awesome Richard

[@kpasgar]

Very hellpful ...thank u

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help out.

[@melissamele8990]

can I do this for 2016 model?

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Hi Melissa, My wife has a 2018 now and I just confirmed the glove box assembly is identical to the way it is set up on the 2010. This means it will also work for your 2016. The only difference is that the blower housing is black instead of offwhite like on older models. Good luck.

[@percykirby2]

Thanks bro, great vid!!!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help.

[@elnoraabduqadir2297]

So piston is only in one side, right side of glavcompartement? There is no more piston on left side?

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Nope, there is only a single piston on the right.

[@OnTimeWebDesignLLC]

Thank you for this video!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Happy it was useful.

[@jbw9999]

Why does the shock absorber have two different holes to attach to the top post?

[@ThisGuyProductions]

TBH I am not sure. Perhaps the part of the dash is used on different models.

[@BosseInTheGarden]

Thank you great video very helpful

[@nikaliye9562]

Thank you sir, I learned form your video and did mine. It worked well.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Nik Aliye glad to help!

[@dawudfreedmedia2323]

Good video and nice explanation.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Dawud Freed Media Thank You

[@jlc7300]

Hi, do you know if a 99 Rav4 has this cabin air filter? I didn't see a place for it.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

personally, i haven't worked on a 1999, but looking online, the process looks the same.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Thanks for this informative video. cheers !

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Rons beers you're very welcomed

[@thomashall8800]

thanks, much appreciated.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Absolutely Thomas

[@pouyanhatami7748]

Nice video, thanks!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Thanks.

[@eddievendetta5278]

Thanks my guy! 👦 🙏

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Any time! Eddie!

[@ejfitzmd44]

Excellent video. Thank You

[@ThisGuyProductions]

You are welcome!

[@johnpatsko1395]

Very helpful, thanks

[@ThisGuyProductions]

John Patsko glad to help

[@ronzufelt1428]

Thanks. great video.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Thanks!

[@ReyPeon]

Hello! What about the air cash flow arrow? It is up or down?

[@ThisGuyProductions]

I'm not following you? The arrow should point in the same direction as the air flow.

[@ReyPeon]

@@ThisGuyProductions Is the air flow direction up or down? I dont know why I wrote "cash flow" the first time LOL

[@ReyPeon]

I may have missed that info, If someone could type the min, I will appreciate it.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

@@ReyPeon the air flows upward so the arrow should be pointing up

[@njsongwriter]

@@ThisGuyProductions Hey McFly, if the air flows upward how did dirt collect on the top of the filter? Duh. The air flow is downward. He did it right. Some filters say "UP" on them instead of "air flow". Up is up so those would point up.

[@XellosMetallium]

5:18 Yes! Thank you.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Xellos Metallium glad to help.

[@jjrockstar9185]

Tnx you sir.big help

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help JJ.

[@Fullrusher]

They tried to charge me 80 buck today for this lol I already knew how to do it but I came for the refresher lol

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Ouch man. Good for you saving some loot.

[@JohnSmith-pk4xy]

Thank you.

[@evomxp7595]

I noticed that most videos here forgot to explain the right flow of rhe Air or the right placement of the AIR FLOW

[@majorcurto5418]

Great video!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Thanks!

[@vchen5535]

So helpful!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Glad to help.

[@breanecory2357]

Thanks for saving me $28! I do feel like Dora. My 7 & 9 year old boys learned something too!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

So awesome!

[@XtremeSportX247]

I just paid $21.99 for an air filter and $8.00 for labor and $21.99 for cabin filter and $19.95 for labor at the dealership... they got me but didn't feel like going to auto part store. But I will nxt time

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Sometimes it's easier to use the convenience. Especially if you have a lot going on. At least next time you will have this video available to help out. Good luck and thanks for your support.

[@alphacharlie6092]

Great video, mang! I laughed my ass off when you mentioned recirculating your farts! I have to change my cabin air filter all the time because I fart so much! Keep up the good work! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@ThisGuyProductions]

LOL, thanks!

[@thanhhuenguyen7105]

THANKS 🙏🏻.....

[@ThisGuyProductions]

You're welcome 😊

[@gloriagwenyeechow6447]

thanks !!!!!

[@jinpagyatso2988]

thanks

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Anytime

[@relentlesspursuitofshade1234]

Thanks!!!!

[@ThisGuyProductions]

No problem! Glad to help out.

[@charlestredway8253]

You forgot to place the air filter in with the arrows pointing in the correct direction

[@ThisGuyProductions]

Awwman, I can't believe I jacked that up. I need to throw the whole video away now....

[@DonCorrigan1]

@@ThisGuyProductions The old filter you took out and the one you put in had the "air flow" arrow on the filter pointing down, which is the direction of the air flow thru the filter compartment. I say you did it right and that's the way I did mine. Why does the Fram video tutorial tell you to point the arrow up and why is there an arrow pointing up on the door to the filter compartment - I don't know?

[@DonCorrigan1]

@@ThisGuyProductions I went to the Fram site and here is their reply. Dave 11:41 Hi Donald, The arrow on the Fram filter is an air flow indicator and installs with the arrow pointed downward. We are working on correcting the on-line videos- we have some issues with a third party supplier of the videos.

[@ThisGuyProductions]

@@DonCorrigan1 Good call out Don. I swapped to STP shortly after the video. I dont recall if the arrows pointed in different directions.

[@DonCorrigan1]

@@ThisGuyProductions Thanks - Nice that Fram admitted the error. Sad that the video has not been removed.