Where is the Lexus cabin air filter located?
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The cabin air filter is located on the left side of the engine compartment. Below is a detailed introduction to the functions of the cabin air filter: 1. Provide fresh air: It prevents the car windows from fogging up, ensuring clear visibility for the driver and safe driving; it supplies fresh air to the cabin, preventing occupants from inhaling harmful gases and ensuring driving safety; it effectively sterilizes and deodorizes. 2. Ensure safety and hygiene: It keeps the cabin air clean and prevents bacterial growth, creating a healthy environment; it effectively separates solid impurities such as dust, powder, and grinding particles from the air; it efficiently blocks pollen, ensuring that occupants do not suffer allergic reactions that could affect driving safety. 3. Adsorb harmful substances: It adsorbs moisture, soot, ozone, odors, carbon oxides, SO2, CO2, etc., from the air; it has strong and durable moisture adsorption capabilities. 4. Filter solid impurities: The car cabin air filter fits tightly against the housing, ensuring that unfiltered air does not enter the cabin. It separates solid impurities such as dust, pollen, and grinding particles from the air.
If you drive a Lexus, such as the common ES or RX models, the cabin air filter is usually located behind the glove compartment above the passenger-side footwell. For the specific procedure, first remove all items from the glove box, then locate and release the small clips or screws on both sides of the compartment to easily remove it. You'll then see a rectangular plastic cover—pry it open to directly access and replace the filter. Regular replacement is crucial; I've seen many owners experience reduced airflow or unpleasant odors due to clogged filters, which affects driving comfort. DIY replacement isn't difficult, but make sure to use genuine or compatible parts to avoid damaging internal components due to size mismatch. Checking it during each maintenance cycle significantly improves air quality, especially benefiting passengers with allergies. Of course, the location may vary slightly in older models like the IS, but the basic approach remains the same.
