matts6887

Where is the filter for the hvac system and how hard is it to get to? I can probably pick up the filter myself to save a few bucks off a shop price getting the part; but I need to know where its located and how hard it is to get to. Thamks

salimshah

Open the glove compartment and way back in there is a slider. Grab it and move it to the right and it should come off (it could be left, but you can't go wrong as there is give in only one direction). When you pull the cover out, keep track of which way it needs to go (there is marking on it too). Once you pull the cover, the filter is visible and extractable. Again keep track of which way is up. The replacement comes as the whole tray or the filter insert.

Salim

fastnoypi

i was pretty sure this was in the stickys..but didnt see it. Check out post #2 of this thread for visuals https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ir-filter.html

matts6887

I tried searching for it originally but i didnt see it come up in search results so im glad i asked.

matts6887

well that thread is good and all but i would rather replace then just wash the filter. besides its probably not that much for the filter anyways.

fastnoypi

Nowhere in Hypervish's provided link in post 2, mentions washing the filter.

Washing the filter is a bad idea due to the material type.

matts6887

Well; someone in that other thread fast; mentioned washing it rather than replacing the filter. But yea i always thought replacing it was the right way to go anyways. Do you know how much they go for? cause I may have to wait until i get more $ to do it. With me $ is always a never ending thing lol.(dont ask why; long story lol)

matts6887

what is the part number for the filter as well(if you have it handy fast or anyone else)?

fastnoypi

you can get them on ebay less than $5 each shipped. Most auto parts stores have them as well for much more.

matts6887

Well; the least expensive ive found so far on ebay is like 8 bucks and change. But thats for a carbonized filter which yes i have heard of. But whats the real difference between a regular hvac filter and a carbonized one?

matts6887

speaking of filter(s); on another note; whats the best way to get the engine air filter off to check it to see how bad it is?

maxSteel

Pop the two clips and lift the lid

salimshah

Matt .. If you can tell visually the air filter is bad ... you should have changed it months ago.

Salim

matts6887

Well i know that but I dont know for sure whether it was checked or not during my last service. I believe it was checked but dont know for sure. I will check myself when I have the time as during the next several days I am going to be busy

rosen71

Carbonized filter will eliminate not only dust and pollen, but will eliminate the odours as well. Lets say when you are driving behind an old diesel car, you won't feel the smell.


And for sure the paper filter doesn't cost that much to worth washing it.
Just change it-it is a 2 min. job.