OPERATIONOFINSTRUMENTSANDCONTROLS -> Air conditioning filter for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fourth Generation (2003-2009)

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—Checking and replacing the  
air conditioning filter  
Air conditioning filter—  
The air conditioning filter may clog af-  
ter long use. The filter may need to be  
replaced if the air flow of the air condi-  
tioning and heater experiences extreme  
reductions in operating efficiency, or if  
the windows begin to fog up easily.  
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency,  
inspect and replace the air conditioning  
filter according to  
the maintenance  
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with  
heavy traffic flow, such as inner city or  
desert areas, early replacement may be  
required. (For scheduled maintenance  
information, please refer to the “Scheduled  
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual  
Supplement”.)  
The air conditioning filter information  
label is placed on the upper right side  
of the glove box as shown and indi-  
cates that a filter has been installed.  
The air conditioning filter is behind the  
glove box.  
The air conditioning filter prevents dust  
from entering the vehicle through the air  
conditioning vent.  
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1. Open the glove box. Remove the  
screw with Phillipshead screw-  
driver and slide the hook as shown.  
2. Push in each side of the glove box  
to disconnect the claws.  
3. Remove the filter case by holding  
both sides.  
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INFORMATION  
The air filter should be installed prop-  
erly in position. The use of air condi-  
tioning with the air filter removed  
may cause deteriorated dustproof per-  
formance and then affect air condi-  
tioning performance.  
4. Remove the filter from the filter  
case.  
5. Inspect the filter on the surface.  
If it is the just moderately dusty, it may  
be cleaned by blowing compressed air  
from the reverse surface. Do not wash or  
oil the filter.  
If it is dirty, it should be replaced.  
When setting the filter to the filter case,  
ensure that the flat side of the filter is  
down and the ribbed side is up.  
Position the filter case so that the “UP”  
mark is pointing up and install it in the  
vehicle.  
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