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#2 of 193 Air cond. filter by avalon123 Aug 02, 2002 (4:40 pm)
Anyone have info. on how to change the air conditioning filter located behind the glove compartment? thanks Replies to this message: steveinmiramar (Sep 04, 2005 12:22 pm)
#3 of 193 Re: Air cond. filter [avalon123] by steveinmiramar Sep 04, 2005 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: avalon123 (Aug 02, 2002 4:40 pm) just did my 2002 avalon today. As posted earlier; access by opening passenger side door (a small tool box or other object to set on the passenger side floor board will help support the glove box when unmounted). open glove box and remove 3 phillips screws holding glove box at top (there are retainer clips underneath at top so don't worry it won't just fall down). Remove remaining phillips screw and cap screw at bottom (cap screw requires 10mm socket or nut driver). Pull firmly down and out to free up glove box (the feeling that there is still something holding it is because of the retaining clips mentioned above). Set glove box down on something so as not to put excessive tension on wires in back of glovebox. Towards the top behind where the glove box was you'll find a white filter housing with the word "up" printed on it. Simply pull forward to remove housing. remove old filter from housing and replace with new filter. reverse process to re-assemble (the retaining clips do an excellent job of holding the glove box in place while replacing screws, so there is no need to support glove box or get anyone's help with re-assembly). I got a replacement cabin filter at a local auto parts store ($20.00), actually the little dinky thing was more expensive than the air filter for the car. Beats the cost of having the dealer do it though. total time about 30 minutes (that includes a beer and smoke break in between dis-assembly and re-assembly).
#4 of 193 A/C Filter Change by hello52 Aug 03, 2002 (9:19 am)
According to the Avalon Repair Manual, you remove the five screws holding the glove compartment in place (be aware of any wire connections); Remove the filter cover, pull out the filter, and replace with a new one, then reassemble.
#5 of 193 AC Cabin Filter by deluxcar Aug 04, 2002 (7:00 am)
I have been looking over my paper work involving the two times I changed the AC filter. The first time was on October 3, 2000; parts $39.92, labor $68.00 and $2.00 tax for a total of $109.92   The second time was on August 1, 2002; parts $52.43, labor $15.00 and $2.72 tax for a total of $70.05.   Why the big difference in material (part) cost? The service manager did not have a good answer, but after I insisted that installation should be no more than 10 minutes (advice from a poster two years ago) he agreed to charge $15.00.    The big benefit for me this time was the mysterious disappearance of the rattle in the glove compartment area. The car was initially rattle-free but after changing the AC filter the first time an annoying rattle suddenly appeared. Although I had suspected that was the problem the technician thought otherwise. So please ask your service technician to be extra careful in installing the AC filter.   And avalon123 for $15.00 I would rather have the dealer do the install rather than suffer through a rattling cacophony.
#6 of 193 2000 Avalon AC compressor whining noise by yuedwardh Aug 25, 2002 (1:42 pm)
Any Avalon owners out there has similar whining noise from the AC compressor ? It happens when the weather is HOT; around 90 F with air condition on Auto. When I turnoff the air condition, the noise stop.However it seems even with the noise, I still have cooling. The noise is most annoying around slow speed (10-30 mph).
#7 of 193 2000 Avalon AC compressor whining noise by gaylecv Aug 26, 2002 (6:14 pm)
I have the same noise with my 2000 Avalon. I have 33000 miles on the vehicle. I have not taken it to the dealer for this problem. What has your dealer told you? The only other complaint I have is a wind noise from the drver's door.
#8 of 193 2000 Avalon AC compressor whining noise by yuedwardh Aug 27, 2002 (7:15 am)
I have 16000 miles. I took the car to the dealer on Friday but the temperature is only 78F on that day and the whining sound is so faint that the dealer ask me to bring it back on a hot day. Other than the compressor noise, my car is very quiet.
#9 of 193 2000 Avalon AC compressor whining noise by judytomt Aug 28, 2002 (7:12 am)
We also have a 2000 Avalon with the compressor whining noise (35000 miles). Our dealer installed a new compressor which did not help. The last time we had service they "adjusted the hoses" which only helped the problem for a very short time. Anybody have any suggestions.
#10 of 193 Air conditioning musty smell ? by perryd Sep 04, 2002 (1:09 pm)
I have a 2002 Avalon with 6,400 miles on it. Just recently we have a musty smell coming from the vents. I'm sure this is not normal. Any suggestions why this is happening ? Replies to this message: genekr (Jun 16, 2005 5:16 pm)

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