Correct replacement of Toyota Corolla cabin and air filters

To purify air flows that come from the environment, as well as to prevent harmful substances in the form of dust, insects, soot from entering the car interior, a cabin filter is installed.

At least once a year, to ensure efficient operation, you need to check what condition it is in and, if necessary, replace it.

If the vehicle is used, for example, in an arid climate where there is increased dust, then it is necessary to check its condition more often than once a year.

Causes of malfunctions

The main reasons why regular replacement of the Toyota Corolla cabin filter is required are:

• This cleaning element prevents harmful substances from entering the car interior, which has a beneficial effect on the health of the car owner and his passengers.
• The interior of the car is kept clean for a long time, and therefore there is not often a need to clean it.

It is important to know that if the car is used in urban conditions, then it is advisable to change the filter once a year or every 10,000 kilometers , and if driving occurs mainly in the countryside on country roads, it needs to be changed once every six months, or once a month. If the car owner suffers from allergies, then replacement must be made before the plants begin to bloom.

How to choose the right filter element

You can purchase any of these consumable components at your nearest auto store or use the services of an online store. Order only original spare parts for Toyota, because they not only guarantee quality, but also reduce fuel consumption.

In order to receive a spare part specifically for your car, you need to provide the seller with the following information:

• car make and model;
• year of issue;
• body number;
• engine capacity.

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In order to replace the Toyota Corolla cabin filter, you do not need to have special knowledge; this process is very simple, and every car owner can handle it independently. An element that prevents dust from entering the car interior is located on the front passenger side under the glove compartment.

You should know that Toyota Corolla starting from 2007-2012 and also in the 103-150 body has the same location and principle of replacing a new filter.

When you have decided on the location and everything you need is prepared, you can start replacing:

1. The first step is to open the glove compartment and press the special latches that secure the glove compartment lid. By pressing them, the lid will drop to the bottom, opening access to the container where the filter element is located.
2. We open the container, this can be done as follows: you need to tighten the latch and move the lid to the side.
3. We take out the cabin filter and wipe the dust off the area where it was located with a damp cloth.
4. We insert a new consumable. To install it correctly, you need to pay attention to the inscriptions on it; there are arrows that indicate the correct position.
5. Snap the container lid back on.
6. The glove compartment is installed in its place; to do this, we simply lift it up and insert it into its place; it should automatically fall into the grooves and snap into place.

At this point, the replacement process can be considered complete. As you can see, all the work does not cause any difficulties. The main thing is to periodically check its condition and change it if necessary.

Changing the device on a Toyota Corolla

The algorithm for replacing a Toyota Corolla is as follows.

• An air filter must be purchased. For this model, you can buy both the original Toyota Corolla and its Chinese analogue. It is better to choose originals, since the quality of their work is much higher.
• Then you need to open the hood. The place where the device is installed is on the right side.

• Next, to change it, you need to pull out the old one, secured with latches along the contour, which must be unfastened.
  

  In different versions of the Corolla, the air filter box cover may open differently.

• Afterwards, you need to move aside the corrugation, which is connected to the latch.
• We move the housing cover upward so that it can be pulled out of the recess.
• Then you should replace the old element with a new one and repeat the assembly steps in reverse order.

When installing a new filter, make sure that it is positioned correctly, in accordance with the drawn arrow.

The new cleaning element has been successfully installed on your Toyota Corolla!

Air

Another important cleaning element in a car is the Toyota Corolla air filter. It is necessary to clean the incoming air into the engine cylinder, and if it is not changed in a timely manner, then contaminants begin to enter the engine, and the surface of the piston group parts begins to wear out quickly.

This consumable is of the panel type, which is made from a paper sheet with an external protective mesh in the form of small honeycombs. This design provides high-quality air purification. According to the Technical Regulations, the Toyota Corolla air filter must be replaced every 40,000 kilometers , and the condition must be checked every 20,000 kilometers.

Replacement

The VF is located in the engine compartment between the engine and the battery, in a plastic case. In order to replace it you need:

1. On the body, release the two clamps that hold the top cover;
2. Open the lid and remove the old cleaning element;
3. Install new one.

After the new cassette is installed, you need to check the places where the rubber seals adhere to the body, and if there are no gaps, then the box can be closed with a lid. If during operation the air supply pipe interferes, it can be removed; this can be done using a Phillips screwdriver, which must be disconnected from the fixing clips.

Toyota Corolla 9th and 10th generations: changing the air filter

A bestseller among representatives of the global automotive industry, the 9th generation Toyota Corolla will easily withstand any test drive, showing its high quality characteristics. Like the 10th generation of Japanese cars of this brand, during restyling it underwent changes not only in appearance, but also in the arrangement of mechanisms and components under the hood. This primarily concerns the component that filters the air flow.

On new generation cars (starting from 2008), the shape of the filter is rectangular, and it is located between the engine and the ECU with fuses, and is housed in a plastic case. In previous versions it is located on the carburetor and has a round shape.

The air purifier model is selected depending on the year of manufacture and brand of car engine. The latest restyled Toyota Corolla models use a flat panel filter. The process of replacing it is not difficult and can be done independently.

The replacement steps imply the following sequence of actions:

• Having opened the hood cover and secured it, you need to determine the location of the air filter (the rectangular plastic cover to the right of the engine).
• Unclip the latches and remove the cover.
• Disconnect the corrugated tube by loosening the lock and move it to the side.
• Remove the old filter and clean the area where it was installed with a vacuum cleaner or wipe with a cloth.
• Install a new air filter (original or Chinese equivalent).
• Replace the cover.
• Connect the corrugated tube by tightening the clamp on it with a screwdriver.
• Snap the fasteners and make sure that the fastenings are secure and that there are no shifts or distortions.

The newly installed cleaning element must be positioned strictly in accordance with the directional arrows that indicate the direction of the air flow.

Replacement instructions

The filter is an extremely important part in any car. Its timely replacement will save you from wasting money on repair and restoration work on engine components and will extend its life. This, among other things, will make it possible to significantly save on fuel, because its consumption depends on the condition of the filter material. According to the instructions, the barrier on a Toyota Corolla needs to be changed every 20,000-30,000 km. But if you often drive on dusty dirt roads, then this period should be reduced by at least half.

Replacing the air cleaning element on a Toyota Corolla is a very simple process and even a novice car enthusiast can do it. When choosing, it is best to spend money on original consumables specifically for your Toyota Corolla. But if for some reason this is not possible, then you can install a Chinese-made barrier, which also copes well with its responsibilities.

Required Tools

The process of replacing the air barrier on a Toyota Corolla, due to its simplicity, does not require special tools, you just need:

• rags;
• gloves;
• vacuum cleaner.

Filter replacement steps

1. First of all, open the hood of the car.
2. Find where the air filter is located. In models since 2008 it is in a plastic case.
3. Unclip the latches and remove the cover. In the picture they are numbered 1 and 2.

   
   Housing latches

4. Disconnect and move the corrugated tube to the side.
5. We take out the old consumable.
6. We wipe the place where it is located with a rag or vacuum cleaner.
7. We install a new one. New air cleaner installed
8. We put the cover in place.
9. We install and secure the corrugated tube.
10. We snap the latches. We check whether the cover is securely fastened and whether there are any shifts or distortions.

Attention! When installing a new air purifier, pay attention to the arrow that indicates the direction of air movement.

All! The replacement of the purifier can be considered completed and only purified air will flow into the power unit of your car!

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When to change the air filter

The car manufacturer recommends replacing the air filter every 10,000 km.

Particular attention should be paid to details during the period of engine break-in and achievement of pre-overhaul status: at the beginning of scheduled maintenance and with a mileage of 200,000 km or more, regular checks are simply necessary. It is also recommended to replace the filter in the following cases:

• Reduce the energy potential of the engine at low speeds;
• Air cooled engine problems.
• Increased fuel consumption by 7-10% of the nameplate characteristics;

Combustion of 1 liter of fuel requires up to 15 liters of air, so air access to the engine must be continuous: reducing filter capacity reduces engine performance. In addition, a dirty or torn air filter increases the risk of small abrasive parts entering a vehicle's engine and increases stress on the engine, causing components to overheat and reduce service life.

It is important to know! Replacing the factory air filter with a sports analog allows you to increase engine performance by supplying more oxygen - a zero-resistance gasket provides access to 25 liters of air per 1 liter of fuel.

When replacing a production model with a sports model, you will also need to reconfigure the fuel injection system and calibrate the ignition. It is recommended to replace the zero resistance filter every 5000 km.

How to choose an air filter

you must select an air filter for the E150 strictly according to the vehicle’s VIN number or by checking the component part numbers on the manufacturer’s official website - this will eliminate the possibility of purchasing an incompatible part.

It is important to know! When using a vehicle on a long journey or on unpaved roads, it is recommended to have a replacement filter - this will quickly replace the damaged part and reduce the load on the engine.

It is also necessary to check the filter after a dust or snow storm if the car is stored outside.

Where is it located?

Plastic body with a cleaning element
The first Toyota Corolla models rolled off the assembly line back in 1966, and to date there have been ten generations of them. Cars produced in the nineties can still often be found on our roads.

The design and location of the air cleaning element has constantly changed. On the first modifications with a carburetor, it is round in shape and is located on the carburetor. In models released since 2008, the cleaning barrier is rectangular in shape and is located on the right side of the motor.

To find out the model of air filter suitable for your Toyota Corolla, you need to look at the technical information. documentation, year of manufacture of the car and make of engine.