Replacing the cabin filter toyota land cruiser prado 150

If there are foreign odors inside your Land Cruiser while driving - exhaust gases, rubber and dust, with a 100% probability you have not installed a carbon filter, but a cheap one, or its expiration date has long expired. If there are no foreign odors in the car, the Land Cruiser is equipped with a high-quality carbon filter.

The road and the car are a source of concentration of carcinogenic substances, and this all directly affects the health of drivers and passengers directly. For example, microparticles of rubber residue from car tires are removed from the lungs for many years. Below we describe in detail which filter is recommended to choose for your car and how to replace it in a Land Cruiser.

How to replace the cabin filter on a Toyota Prado yourself?

Purpose of the device

The cabin filter performs an important function. It is installed to protect the health of the driver and passengers. The mechanism cleans the air entering the car from exhaust gases, dust, and bacteria harmful to the body. Removes all extraneous unpleasant odors.

Without an air purifier in the cabin, a person may develop or worsen allergies and develop lung problems. It is necessary for people with weak immunity, allergic reactions, young children and the elderly.

The filter in the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 traps all particles, preventing them from entering the car. They get stuck in this mechanism, creating a favorable environment for the development of bacteria, negatively affecting the well-being of passengers. In this case, the cleaner must be replaced with a new one.

You can understand that it is time to remove the device by the following signs:

the windows fog up from inside the car;
unpleasant odors appear;
the air conditioner operates at lower power;
During ventilation, dust appears in the body.

In the Prado 120, the cleaning mechanism clogs faster in urban environments than outside of big cities. Contamination also appears if you often drive on dirt or roads with a sandy embankment.

Replacing the cabin filter of the Prado 120 series should occur every 10–15 thousand km traveled, but the operating conditions of the SUV are important.

When is it necessary to replace the filter in a Toyota Prado?

A specialized Land Cruiser center recommends replacement at around 10-12 months of active driving. However, in most cases this period is insufficient for the following number of reasons:

a car in our latitudes is operated in a more aggressive environment - dust and exhaust gases;
in winter, a car with sand pours tens of tons of sand mixture onto the road, it is this dust that gets into the air, and drivers breathe this air;
An urban environment requires more frequent replacement of the cabin filter element, since in an urban environment it wears out the most.

Summarizing the above reasons, the best time to replace the filter in a Land Cruiser is 6-8 months; if you use the car mainly for country trips, the preferred replacement of the cabin filter in a car will be about 120 Prado - up to 1 year.

Differences in types of cabin filters

We come to the most important question, which filter to install in a car - carbon, synthetic or some other? Let's divide all cabin filter elements produced for the Land Cruiser into two categories:

Anti-dust:

made on the basis of paper or cardboard (the cheapest option);
made of non-woven materials (synthetics) impregnated with chlorine or coal solution (you cannot say that it is coal).

Let’s note right away the first method and option for installing the device in a car – the cheapest. In addition, paper (cardboard) is not durable; such a filter on a Land Cruiser will last for a maximum of 2 months (or until the first rains) - after that its effect will be practically useless (the same effect as installing a simple paper towel). Moreover, it will even be harmful - since the humid environment in the filter membranes is an ideal environment for the spread of pathogenic bacteria.

According to the second method, replacing the cabin filter of the Land Cruiser 150 Prado is more preferable, but is not the best option for the car.

A synthetic filter has the following advantages for the machine:

thanks to the electrostatics of the surface, it can better trap the smallest particles of dust or pollen into the interior of the Land Cruiser;
as a rule, the cabin air filter is absorbed with chlorine - it helps to trap some pathogenic bacteria (service life - no more than 3-4 months, carbon - 3 times longer);
Carbon impregnation does not mean that this filter is carbon. The membranes retain some bacteria, but do not provide the maximum effect for the interior of your Land Cruiser.

Finally, let's move on to the best air purification device - carbon (the best solution for Land Cruiser). Such air devices are not impregnated with coal; the coal in them is compressed (laid in membranes over the entire surface). It is also called carbon, molded.

Benefits for Land Cruiser:

catches the smallest particles entering the car interior (up to 1 micron);
traps most bacteria (including carcinogenic ones - particles of car tires of another car, asphalt, tar, etc.).

The best way to determine the authenticity of a given filter is: its price (more expensive than regular ones) and weight (a regular one weighs about 200-300 grams, a carbon one weighs more than 600-700 grams).

Another important difference is that the charcoal filter uses coconut charcoal as a filling (not to be confused with birch or charcoal). This is the best absorbent known to manufacturers.

How often should you change the cabin filter?

Here, the automaker advises focusing on the scheduled maintenance periods: according to the user manual, the filter should be cleaned every 10 thousand kilometers, replaced after 30 thousand. Of course, today the term “cleaning” is hardly applicable, especially to carbon varieties of SF - cleaning the layer with activated carbon will not do anything, since it is an absorbent type of adsorbent that binds harmful substances at the molecular level.

As for the restoration of conventional dust filters, today it is known for certain that such an event is ineffective, since the filter element becomes clogged almost immediately after installation.

But even taking this into account, it is not worth focusing on the regulatory deadlines, since they are calculated based on road conditions characteristic of Western countries with their almost ideal road conditions. In Russia, it is the road factor that has a decisive influence on the total resource of the cabin filter. For normal operating conditions, it should be halved, and if the SUV is used intensively, with frequent off-road trips, then even more.

Experienced drivers rarely look at mileage, because they also need to remember it. The fact that the time has come to change this car accessory will be indicated by very specific signs:

the appearance of dust in the cabin, clearly visible on the plastic parts of the interior;
frequent fogging of windows, directly related to a critical deterioration in the capacity of the solar filter;
penetration of foreign odors into the cabin as a result of the accumulation of organic debris on the filter and its rotting.

And, of course, the main symptom of a clogged cabin filter should be considered a significant deterioration in the power of the air flow blowing from the deflectors, up to its almost complete absence. In this case, we are not talking about any warmth in the cabin in winter and saving coolness in summer. The Prado 120/150 cabin filter should be replaced without waiting for its throughput to drop to zero - as soon as the microclimate in the cabin no longer meets the standard parameters, you should think about purchasing a new filter element.

How to change the cabin filter in a Toyota Prado yourself?

The time to change the filter on a car will be no more than 5 minutes. If you prefer to contact a specialized Land Cruiser center, you will lose at least several hours (application for service, choosing a time, purchasing a device, queuing, traveling, etc.).

We recommend changing the filter in your Land Cruiser yourself.

To complete this work you will need the following tools and supplies:

screwdriver;
new carbon cabin filter for Land Cruiser.

Replacement method:

on a Toyota Prado, replacing the cabin filter must be done by removing the glove compartment lid;

On the left in the Land Cruiser interior we find a cable holding the glove compartment lid;
carefully move away;
Next, we find the protrusions located at the bottom of the lid on the sides - carefully disconnect them;
behind the wall of the Land Cruiser glove compartment, usually white, we see a frame with the cabin filter of your car;
move away the clips (locks) – located on the sides;
remove the frame of the filter element - remove the old used car filter;

We install the new one in the frame - make sure that the foam rubber on the sides tightly grips the new cabin filter element. Otherwise, air flows will destroy its integrity and unpurified air will enter the interior of your Land Cruiser;

Having completed the installation, we perform all the steps in reverse order.

Another motivation for replacing the cabin filter in a car yourself (besides saving time) is the price. As a rule, services for replacing a cabin filter cost the same as a good quality carbon filter element. Therefore, it is better to purchase coal for your car, do not skimp on your health, and guarantee clean air in the car interior and a comfortable ride.

Professional repair of Toyota Prado 150 from the Taganka Service car service center

Repair of Land Couzer Prado 150 in Moscow should be carried out in a specialized car service center by professional craftsmen who have everything necessary for this. This is exactly what the Taganka Service technical center is. For several years now, we have been successfully diagnosing, repairing and servicing cars of this brand, having modern equipment to solve problems of varying complexity (including eliminating serious breakdowns and their consequences).

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Diagnosticians and technicians who have passed certification and work in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations;
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Why change the cabin filter?

Some drivers neglect this operation, but in vain. The health of the driver and passengers depends on it. The Prado 120 cabin filter not only retains dust and unpleasant odors , but also cleans the air coming from outside from exhaust gases and bacteria .

You should consider this issue carefully if you or your loved ones suffer from allergies or lung problems. And also when transporting children, the elderly and those with weak immune systems.

Signs malfunctioning purifier:

the appearance of unpleasant odors inside the car;
The windows began to fog up too often ;
dust appeared in the cabin;
The air conditioner began to work worse .

The Land Cruiser Prado cabin filter must be changed immediately if antifreeze, windshield washer fluid or petroleum products come into contact with it.

Don't expect everything to go back to normal after it dries. Toxic substances will spread along with the air entering the cabin, and you will have to breathe them.

Replacing the cabin filter Prado 120

Not all drivers are well versed in the mechanics of a car. This also applies to the air purifying element inside the SUV. Every car owner should know where it is and how to change the cabin filter on a Prado 150 or 120.

Purpose of the device

You can understand that it is time to remove the device by the following signs:

the windows fog up from inside the car;
unpleasant odors appear;
the air conditioner operates at lower power;
During ventilation, dust appears in the body.

In the Prado 120, the cleaning mechanism clogs faster in urban environments than outside of big cities. Contamination also appears if you often drive on dirt or roads with a sandy embankment.

Replacing the cabin filter of the Prado 120 series should occur every 10–15 thousand km traveled, but the operating conditions of the SUV are important.

Cabin filter location

Novice drivers most often do not even know where the interior cleaner is located, so they cannot replace it on their own. In the Prado of previous series it was located in the engine compartment. The TLC 120 2002 and 150 2009 editions have it inside the cabin, which makes replacing the mechanism easier. The filter is hidden in the car body behind the front passenger's glove compartment. To directly get to it, you need to remove the entire contents of the box - then nothing will restrict free access to this part of the Prado.

After this you need to remove the glove compartment. The following method will do:

Attach the shock absorber to the left side of the drawer.
Tighten the fastener by pulling towards you.
Remove the container.

There is another method:

Unfasten the glove compartment limiter, which is located on the left.
Remove the stops on both sides.
Pull the drawer down.

Access to the Prado Land Cruiser 120 cabin filter is open. Now you can replace it.

Replacing the filter

You can change the air purifier not only at car services, but also yourself. To do this, you need to purchase a new part, suitable in size specifically for the Prado 120 SUV. The individual car number (VIN code) must match the catalog index of the components. Always purchase parts from official stores so as not to accidentally purchase a fake. The price of the device is from 800 to 1200 rubles.

Articles for Land Cruiser Prado 120:

8888020090;
871394701083;
0897400830;
8713947010;
8713908030.

You need to know the location of the device and the steps to replace it. Follow the following instructions:

Remove the glove compartment.
Pull the plastic cover of the cleaning element towards you.
Carefully pull it out.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove debris from the container.
Remove the new interior cleaner from its packaging.
Place it in place of the old device in accordance with the air direction arrows indicated.
Replace the glove compartment.

Replacing the cabin filter of a Prado 150 with diesel or gasoline takes 10–15 minutes.

The cabin purifier of the Prado Land Cruiser 120 plays an important role in air purification, so you should not forget to replace it with a new one.

This will help maintain a favorable environment inside the car. You can easily change the device yourself by following the instructions in the article. How to replace the cabin filter on a Prado 120 is demonstrated in the following video:

Where is the cabin filter located in the Prado 120?

For cars of different models or years of manufacture, the location where the interior compartment is located may differ. For Toyota Land Cruiser Prado of previous modifications before 2002, the consumables are located in the engine compartment .

The cabin filter of the Prado 120 and the later 150 series is hidden directly in the cabin . This arrangement makes it easier to replace. The element is located in the dashboard housing behind the glove box compartment. So that nothing interferes with getting to it, you need to remove all things from the glove compartment.

Repair of Prado 150

Repair of “Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150” is a comprehensive effort aimed at restoring the functionality of the vehicle’s systems and components, the aesthetics of its body and the protective characteristics of its paintwork. The model is a representative of the fourth generation, presented to the general public in 2009. It is created on the improved platform of its predecessor: the 120th series.

It can be called a true legend of its time, striking in its reliability and ability to solve problems of increased complexity. This car was created to be recognized as a winner - and it received this status, providing maximum comfort and safety when driving at high speeds and off-road.

Selecting a filter element

There are two types of Prado 120 cabin filter - regular dust and carbon . The first one is cheaper. It is made of a square or rectangular frame and a canvas located in it. To increase the surface area, the material is folded according to the principle of accordion bellows. The filter fiber based on cellulose or synthetics .

The fiber density of the cabin filter is less than that of a similar motor filter. This is done because the air flows in the ventilation line have less vacuum than in the intake manifold. Some manufacturers impregnate the surface of the filter element with chlorine , this provides good antibacterial effect .

Let's consider the more expensive Prado 120 cabin filter - carbon . Its main structural difference is its multi-layer nature . Each layer is responsible for cutting off different sizes of contaminant particles. The last row consists of activated carbon .

Coal traps harmful exhaust gases, nitrogen oxides, sulfur and other volatile molecular compounds.

All of them are harmful to health and can cause intoxication , suffocation and headaches . The original carbon cleaner for TLC Prado 120 is sold under article number 87139-33010.

Replacement

The process of changing the interior of a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado with your own hands is not difficult. To do this, you don’t have to go to a car service center, wait your turn there and pay money. The driver can handle the procedure independently. You don't need any tools, just a few clean rags and five minutes of free time.

Replacing the Prado 120 cabin filter:

Let's remove the glove compartment

unfasten the limiter

stop-eyes

unfastened

As you can see, nothing complicated . And the money saved, intended for a trip to the service, can be spent on something more pleasant.

Video

Why change the cabin filter?

You should consider this issue carefully if you or your loved ones suffer from allergies or lung problems. And also when transporting children, the elderly and those with weak immune systems.

Signs malfunctioning purifier:

the appearance of unpleasant odors inside the car;
The windows began to fog up too often ;
dust appeared in the cabin;
The air conditioner began to work worse .

The Land Cruiser Prado cabin filter must be changed immediately if antifreeze, windshield washer fluid or petroleum products come into contact with it.

Don't expect everything to go back to normal after it dries. Toxic substances will spread along with the air entering the cabin, and you will have to breathe them.

An element clogged with dirt is just as harmful as its complete absence. It creates favorable conditions for the growth of bacteria. The maintenance regulations stipulate when to change the Prado 120 cabin filter - once a year or every 10 thousand kilometers . However, if you frequently drive in a big city or on dusty dirt roads, it is useful to reduce this interval.

Replacing the cabin filter of Toyota Prado

For a long time, environmental problems were out of public view. The situation began to change after the advent of the era of plastic and herbicides, and today only the lazy would not criticize the state of the natural environment. All the more surprising is the fact that caring for the health of drivers and passengers of passenger cars began relatively recently, some 20 years ago. Today, cabin filters, which provide comprehensive protection for people inside the vehicle from pollutants present in the outside air, are becoming a generally accepted standard even for budget cars. And even if the car’s equipment does not provide for the installation of a SF, the designers must provide a place for its installation, and this can be done independently at any convenient time.

Where is the Toyota Prado cabin filter located?

All of the above fully applies to the Japanese SUV. First generation models (70/90), produced before 2000, were not equipped with SF. Later modifications, as well as all second-generation models, already had a full-fledged factory cabin filter. Regardless of the presence or absence of air conditioning, this car accessory regularly performs the function of cleaning the air supplied to the cabin from most types of particles of mineral and organic origin. The only drawback of the cabin filter is that, like other types of filter elements, it tends to become clogged and become unusable. Strictly speaking, it belongs to consumables, and, if we talk about a car, then to the most in demand - no other consumable changes so often.

The replacement process itself will differ depending on the model and year of manufacture of the SUV.

The fact is that the Prado 70/90 has a cabin filter located in the engine compartment, and replacing it is associated with certain inconveniences. By the way, when asked where the Prado 95 cabin filter is located, you will receive a negative answer - this model, intermediate between the first and second generations, was not equipped with a cabin filter, although there is also a place for its installation here. For the Prado 120, produced since 2002, as well as the Prado 150, the production of which started in 2009, the designers have already provided for the installation of a filter element behind the glove box, which is the de facto standard for most modern cars.

How often should you change the cabin filter?

As for the restoration of conventional dust filters, today it is known for certain that such an event is ineffective, since the filter element becomes clogged almost immediately after installation.

Experienced drivers rarely look at mileage, because they also need to remember it. The fact that the time has come to change this car accessory will be indicated by very specific signs:

the appearance of dust in the cabin, clearly visible on the plastic parts of the interior;
frequent fogging of windows, directly related to a critical deterioration in the capacity of the solar filter;
penetration of foreign odors into the cabin as a result of the accumulation of organic debris on the filter and its rotting.

How to choose a cabin filter for Toyota Prado

Original Toyota filters are not cheap, but many car owners try to purchase only original consumables. Considering that there are currently a huge number of models on the market that are fully or partially compatible in size with factory products, the selection of SF often turns into real torture. Meanwhile, there is a fairly simple and reliable way to avoid getting into trouble - use the catalog number found on the original part as a guide. An increasing number of auto stores, both regular and online, provide the opportunity to search for original or manufacturer-recommended components by VIN code. Take advantage of this opportunity if difficulties arise. Well, the most reliable strategy is to buy consumables from official dealers - here you have a guarantee that you will not be offered a filter of dubious quality and origin.

For Prado 120, refer to the following catalog numbers:

08888020090 (simple SF, cost from 800 rubles);
0871394701083 (downtime, 800 rubles);
08713908030 (downtime, 800 rubles);
08713947010 (with antibacterial coating, 1200 rubles);
00897400830 (coal, 1600 rubles and above).

08713902020 (downtime, 800 rubles);
08713950100 (anti-dust, 800 rubles);
00897400820 (regular, 800 rubles);
08713907020 (antibacterial, 1200 rubles);
8713902150 (antibacterial, 1200 rubles).

However, no one forbids installing analogs that are compatible in size, much cheaper and often not inferior in quality, but here you need to rely only on yourself.

How to change the cabin filter yourself

Here is a complete algorithm for replacing the Prado 150 cabin filter (diesel/gasoline), for the Prado 120 it is absolutely identical. You don't even need a screwdriver - just a new filter, some rags and a vacuum cleaner, preferably a car one.

place the machine on a level surface;
tighten the parking brake lever;
turn off the engine;
we enter the salon from the front passenger side;
lower the glove compartment lid;
unfasten the left side stop (microlift);
press out the stop chips holding the glove box on the left and right;
take out the glove compartment by pulling it down;
we see the plastic decorative cover, pull it towards us and see the end of the cabin filter;
remove the spent filter element;
since a lot of large debris usually accumulates in front of the filter, we remove what can be reached by hand, and remove the rest with a vacuum cleaner;
install a new filter;
We put the decorative lid and glove compartment in place.

As you can see, there is absolutely nothing complicated, the notorious “blonde” can easily cope with such a task, and a trained user will spend a maximum of 10 minutes on this.