Do-it-yourself maintenance -> Air conditioning filter for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door Fourth Generation (2016-2022)

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Air conditioning filter  
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain  
air conditioning efficiency.  
Replacing the air conditioning filter  
1
Turn the power switch 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.  
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Remove the filter cover.  
1
Unlock the filter cover.  
2
Move the filter cover in the  
direction of the arrow, and then  
pull it out of the claws.  
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8
Remove the filter case.  
Remove the air conditioning fil-  
ter from the filter case and  
replace it with a new one.  
6
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-  
ter should be pointing up.  
When installing, reverse the steps listed.  
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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  
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)  
If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically  
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.  
NOTICE  
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.  
When removing the glove box  
Always follow the specified procedure to remove the glove box (P. 536). If  
the glove box is removed without following the specified procedure, the  
hinge of the glove box may become damaged.  
To prevent damage to the filter cover  
When moving the filter cover in the direc-  
tion of arrow to release the fitting, pay  
attention not to apply excessive force to  
the claws. Otherwise, the claws may be  
damaged.  
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