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#11 of 30 Pollen Filter by rperez718 Feb 04, 2004 (6:16 pm)
I just replaced it myself, easy job. I went to the local Toyota dealer to buy the replaceable element and he quoted me $46+tax. I found that outrageously expensive, went to the internet and found it for $18.75 + $4.89 shipping from www.championtoyotagulffreeway.com . It was the lowest price and excellent service! Will check with them in the future for all my Toyota parts needs. Roberto.
#12 of 30 Pollen Filter.... by andrelaplume Feb 05, 2004 (8:02 pm)
If only I had waited another day! Paid $33 at my dealer...real simple to install, how they can charge a half hour labor for a 5 minute job is anyone's guess!
#13 of 30 Air filter change by lok888 Dec 28, 2005 (7:06 am)
I was trying replace the air filter on my 2003 Camry. I was trying to remove the screws and open the cover but failed. Am I doing something wrong? I looked at the owner manual and couldn't find anything mention the filter change. I changed air filter on several cars with no problem, just remove some screws or clips. But this one is difficult.   Also, the A/C filter is pretty easy to change. I can't imagine the filter is covered with dust, pollen and leafs with 20K miles on it. That costs almost $40 at parts department. Replies to this message: 210delray (Dec 28, 2005 9:52 pm) haefr (Dec 29, 2005 11:55 am) 210delray (Dec 29, 2005 6:55 pm) haefr (Dec 30, 2005 9:20 am) 210delray (Dec 30, 2005 7:21 pm) bwong06 (Dec 29, 2005 8:28 pm)
#14 of 30 Re: Air filter change [lok888] by 210delray Dec 28, 2005 (9:52 pm)
Replying to: lok888 (Dec 28, 2005 7:06 am) The air filter can be a little tricky to extract. There are 2 10-mm bolts that must be removed first, but the unit is rather hard to open. I don't think I can adequately explain it over the internet, so you might want to seek some assistance.   On the other hand, you ought to take a look at the pollen filter. Mine was BLACK with dirt/grime after 19K miles of driving, the last 4K miles in NYC.
#15 of 30 Re: Air filter change [lok888] by haefr Dec 29, 2005 (11:55 am)
Replying to: lok888 (Dec 28, 2005 7:06 am) "...the A/C filter ... costs almost $40 at parts department."   And you're "married" to the take-yer-money-ship's parts department, because? Try Autozone for a Purolator, FRAM, or Bosch in-cabin HVAC air filter replacement for your Toyota. Some Bosch models have a two-layer composition of paper and activated charcoal to remove both particulates and stink.
#16 of 30 Pollen filter follow up by 210delray Dec 29, 2005 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: lok888 (Dec 28, 2005 7:06 am) I didn't realize these were available in the aftermarket. I guess for a Camry, the best-selling car, it's a "duh" to produce these.   Speaking of pollution, on my just-completed cross-country trip, it was appalling to see the far-off smog layers enveloping the greater Salt Lake, UT metro area as well as the Pueblo, CO area. This was because we were approaching both areas from far, far away in relatively pristine air and we were able to readily spot the pollution clouds.   The Salt Lake one I initially thought was due to a very large coal-fired power plant that we could see, but upon closer inspection, it was obvious that the plant alone wasn't the source.   Anybody who thinks we're done cleaning up the air is living in unreality. So change those pollen filters! And keep your emissions systems in working order! Replies to this message: haefr (Dec 30, 2005 9:20 am) 210delray (Dec 30, 2005 7:21 pm)
#17 of 30 Re: Air filter change [lok888] by bwong06 Dec 29, 2005 (8:28 pm)
Replying to: lok888 (Dec 28, 2005 7:06 am) I had trouble at first two. After you remove the two screws/bolts there are two clips kind of things in backs you have to get those out of position. Yeah hard to explain. I was first scared to use force at first fearing i would break something but i find that using a bit of force is required.   wow filters are expensive. the air filter and a/c filter combined cost me 40 dollars at my toyota parts department.

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