2001-2006 Lexus ES Cabin Filter Replacement video. The vehicle in this video is a 2005 Lexus ES 330.
This video will also apply to many Toyota models of the same vintage. It’s a simple process and doesn’t require a lot of tools. It can also save you a great deal of money replacing this maintenance item yourself. Not to mention it will help keep the air inside your vehicle free from contaminants.
The average replacement interval is every 15K, sometimes as low as 10K based on the air quality where the vehicle is being used.
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Excellent video. Is there any cabin filter better than others you could recommend, or are they all about the same. Is there one with a fresh scent to it? Thank you in advance.
Thank you so much for uploading this video! I replaced my cabin filter didn't take me longer than 10 minutes. You are a godsend and people will write songs about you! The Lexus dealership charged me about three times the price the last time I changed my cabin filter. Thanks again!
You inserted filter in wrong position!!!!! You have fins/ribs running north to south….when you took out other filter they were running East to west?????? Unless a different type of filter???
Great video.
Can you use the same procedure to reach to the blower motor??
I have 2006 es 330 this was walk in the park comparing to the air filter
I'll have to change my filter since I put it in the wrong way up lol other videos on YouTube make the same mistake as I did.
There's another filter that's under the windshield wipers that's actually the one i was looking for i already did this one but good video thanks
Eric… how come when you pulled out the filter it accordioned front to back and when you put in the new one it accordioned left to right?????
Lexus ES300 2001. followed your instructions and job done. Thank you. Can I replace ES300 2001 head lamps with 2004 model head lamps ? cheers
The cabin air filter in our 2001 Lexus es300 is not located behind the glove compartment. It is located in front of the console on the floor, next to the accelerator pedal.
Excellent step by step directions. Great video! ðŸ‘ÂðŸÂ½
Do these people come to you just to have their cabin air filter replaced?
This must be an old clip since I do not see any lift and I see your old van
I want to add that on some lexus vehicles in order to remove the cabin filter you have to switch the air switch from fresh air to recirculation. if you try to manually open it you will cost yourself $1500 as I have learned the hard way. A manager of mine and me both lost our bonus money because we did not know about this at the time. That part of the HVAC had to be replaced because there is a plastic gear that controls the door when you switch it. I cant remember which one but you will know it when you see it if you ever come across one.
Eric is baked again ; )
I have change, alot of of cabin air filters, I have notice the European car all have cabin air filter. I have a ford and a chrysler vehicle, they do not have cabin air filter.
why is that?.
Hey Eric. You are turning the plastic pin counterclockwise (not clockwise as you stated) on the right side. Makes sense as this pin is facing the opposite way compared to the left side.
@EricTheCarGuy If you want a real challenge, do a video on a 6th gen Honda Accord cabin air filter. I only changed the filter twice in 80k miles on my 02 V6 coupe because, well, I'm sure you know how ridiculous it is to replace.
Lexus car have Toyota parts that's handy universal what means better demand and supply if its needs replacement
maybe I'll go check my filter
why so many cabin air filter videos???????
The new filter seems to be turned 90 degrees compared with the old one. Not sure if that matters.
GREAT WORK
great vid series! i actually wish my truck had a cabin fiter
Well designed, Lexus. My 2006 Infinity G35 is much harder to replace.
Nice work as usual Eric. I really like this series!
It's interesting to watch the evolution of cabin filter assembly design.
Why there's a screw? Why are locks there? Why so many parts?- they thought.
Next generation cars just have to push, pull and it's done…
Gonna have to check if 2002 5 door corolla has the 2 lock pins at the back of the box, i just used a bit of force and thought that it should snap out and in.
Seeing these videos reminds one that it doesn't matter what car you buy, everything is designed in the same office. Same dampener position, relatively the same filter position (with that one exception, which differed completely from the norm, for those that have seen all the videos), same button position.
Poor guy looks pooped.
four videos in one day ? AWESOME!
Holy crap its like its chritmas with all these videos
Lots of vids!