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:
On-vehicle inspection
Notice:
Perform the maf meter inspection according to the
procedures below.
Only replace the maf meter when both the long
ft#1 value and maf value in the data list (with the
engine stopped) are not within the normal operating
range.
Inspect mass air flow meter
Perform c ...
Blower motor
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect blower motor (for automatic air conditioning system)
Disconnect the blower motor connector.
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to
terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and
then check that the motor operates smoothly.
If the ...
Curtain shield airbag assembly
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check curtain shield airbag assembly (vehicle not involved in
collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the curtain shield airbag assembly installed on
the vehicle, perform a visual check. If any of the
defects ...
