Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
1. Turn the engine switch to OFF.
2. Open the glove box and slide off the damper.
3. Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws, and then slowly and fully open the glove box while supporting it.
4. With the glove box fully open, slightly lift up the glove box and pull toward the seat to detach the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the glove box does not detach when lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward the seat while slightly adjusting the height of the glove box.
5. Unlock the filter cover (A), pull the filter cover out of the claws (B), and remove the filter cover.
6. Remove the filter case.
7. Remove the air conditioning filter from the filter case and replace it with a new one.
The "
UP" marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
8. When installing, reverse the steps listed.
â– Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Owner's Manual Supplement" or "Scheduled Maintenance".)
â– If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
â– When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
â– When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified procedure to remove the glove box. If the glove box is removed without following the specified procedure, the hinge of the glove box may become damaged.
â– To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the direction of arrow to release the fitting, pay attention not to apply excessive force to the claws. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should
be replaced. Otherwise, the
tire may separate from the
wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care ...
Wiper insert replacement
When replacing the wiper
insert, perform the following
procedure to operate each
wiper.
Windshield wipers
â– Windshield wiper blade
removal and installation
1. While holding the hook portion A
of the ...
Other materials:
Installation
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Install rear stabilizer bush
Install the 2 bushes.
Hint:
Install each bush to the outer side of the bush
stopper on each stabilizer bar.
Install each bush with ...
Integration relay
On-vehicle inspection
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Inspect integration relay
Notice:
The efi relay ...
Bluetooth® phone
message function
Received messages can be forwarded from the connected
bluetooth® phone, enabling checking and replying using the
audio system.
Depending on the type of bluetooth® phone connected, received
messages may not be transferred to the message inbox.
If the phone does not support the message func ...
