In this tutorial, we will guide you through the simple process of replacing the cabin filter on your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. This quick and easy process will take approximately five minutes.
To begin, open the passenger’s door and locate the glove box. There is a label indicating the position of the cabin filter. Open the glove box; you will see a black arm attached to the side with a screw. Remove the screw using a Phillips head screwdriver, and safely keep it aside. You can then remove the black arm.
Squeeze the glove box on both ends to release the tabs and drop the glove box. If necessary, you can completely remove the glove box by disengaging the hooks from the hinges. Squeeze the sides of the black cover to expose the cabin filter. Remove the cover to reveal the filter.
Inspect the filter for dirt; one side may be noticeably dirtier than the other. Note that the dirty side is where outside air comes in and gets filtered before entering the car. Carefully remove the old filter and ensure to install the new one in the correct orientation, with the arrow for airflow pointing downwards.
Slide the new filter in and secure the cover back in place. Reattach the glove box by aligning the hooks with the hinges and pushing it back into position. Reinstall the black suspension arm and tighten the screw.
Once everything is back in place, ensure that the glove box is secure. And that’s it! Your cabin filter has been successfully replaced.
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How do I replace the cabin filter on a 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla?
To replace the cabin filter on a 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla, follow these steps: 1. Open the passenger’s door and the glove box. 2. Remove the black arm on the side of the glove box by unscrewing it and then squeeze the glove box on the two ends to release the tabs. 3. Once the glove box is dropped, locate the black cover for the cabin filter and squeeze on the two sides to remove it. 4. Pull out the old filter and ensure to install the new filter with the airflow arrow pointing downwards. 5. Slide the new filter back in and put the cover back in place. 6. Reattach the glove box and the black suspension arm. 7. Tighten the screw for the black arm. 8. Test that everything is in place. 9. If you need more vehicle-specific videos, check out our playlist.