Inexpensive Cabin Air Filters for 4Runner & Others

[teotwaki]

These are exact copies in all of the physical dimensions. Hopefully the filtration capabilities of the paper are at least adequate. One filter from Toyota is $20. I could never find a very good deal on the OEM filters.

I bought 10 of these on EBay, shipped to me including CA sales tax for $73.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4Run...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Box of 10


Dirty OEM filter from the truck

Clean filter out of the box

side-by-side, same dimensions


The following pictures have red circles drawn around the retention tabs to show that the new filter fits fine

close ups

 

[Applejack]

I have an '05 Taco, would these be the same filters? If so where is it located? I always wondered that and wanted to check to see if mine was dirty.

 

[Rexsname]

Under the dash, behind the glove box. Press in on the sides of the glove box and let it all the way down. There is a small access panel about 1 1/2"X 10" that is removed to allow access to the cabin filter. It's really quite easy.


REX

 

[richard cabesa]

I have an '05 Taco, would these be the same filters? If so where is it located? I always wondered that and wanted to check to see if mine was dirty.

It appears to be a different part number but the seller has them here

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BULK...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Thanks for the heads up, Teotwaki. Last time I got service done they tried to charge me $59 for a fresh one. I said, "vacume it" I knew there had to be a cheaper source.

 

[Mc Taco]

Under the dash, behind the glove box. Press in on the sides of the glove box and let it all the way down. There is a small access panel about 1 1/2"X 10" that is removed to allow access to the cabin filter. It's really quite easy.


REX

Hey Rex, is that only for the 4-Runner? I can't seem to find it on my 2004 Double cab. Thanks

 

[CYi5]

Hey Rex, is that only for the 4-Runner? I can't seem to find it on my 2004 Double cab. Thanks

04 and under do not have incab filters.

 

[JJackson]

04 and under do not have incab filters.

That would be true for Tacoma's but not for the 4Runners as they changed platforms sooner.

 

[Mc Taco]

Thanks for the reply.





Hey I just saved money because there's not a filter to change. Sweet!

 

[Rexsname]

Yeah, what they said. No cabin filter on our generation of Tacomas



REX

 

[frgtwn]

retrofit in Gen 1?

Has anyone heard of putting the new filter system in a Gen 1? I am also interested in the same for an 80.

Thanks,
Dale

 

[richard cabesa]

WoW, the guy ships fast. I ordered sunday night and they are here this morning.