Here is an update on the cabin air filter situation. A few days after the video was made I brought it to a car service. They did the same thing I did and looks in the same places that I had mentioned in the video NO Cabin Air Filter Was Found... Next, someone had make a comment on this video showing thst it is possible to clean up the the black thing I was touching but I would have to remove the entire frount dash bord and that just a waste of my time. Thankyou for commenting and asking questions but I have come to the conclusion that I don't have an cabin filter. Let me know if you still want me to look in any other places and I'll make a video for it if others would like it aswell. Untill next time all.
Its behind the center console. Remove the carpet in the driver side, when thats done the filter is found to the right of the gas pedal between the engine and the center console
The 1999/2000 Camry did not come with the air filter and there is no spot to insert it into. They were designed without the option to have them. The area you touched is the blower motor and return air inlet for the recirculating air option (inside air). Those are just open to the air in the cabin and are not filtered. Starting in 2001 they included these as standard.
It baffles me that other cars of this era have them and it is nothing to include them but they still got excluded. Would have loved to be able to used the carbon activated filters for some clean smelling air for once. It’s been reduced to what smells like already been sucked-on sunflower seeds and is disgusting. This is just from normal use over the years
Cabin Filter Replacement: Toyota Camry 1997-2001. Our research indicates that your vehicle does not have a cabin air filter (also known as a pollen or AC filter). ... This mesh is part of the vehicle and does not need to be changed. I did a google search: '97 camry cabin air filter' and that's what came up. I like tearing stuff apart though too, so I commend you on your efforts!
There is no cabin air filter these models did not have it until after 2001 the only thing they have are metal screens in each individual air vent to prevent debris from flying in your face if you are experiencing low air pressure out of the screens are most likely clogged up and need to be removed you could do that by removing each vent looking down it with a flashlight and taking out a the screens
I also have a 1999 Camry and your video was very helpful to me so, thank you for making it. I too looked around for the filter but not as energetically as you did so you saved me, and many others I am sure, hours of work for nothing. You may want to leave this video up so it will help others in the future. Sorry to hear you lost the Camry, they are great cars.
I have a 2000 Solara and it is basically a Camry model, this is the same case! there is an air filter under the hood but no cabin filter, The screws are too far to take off the glove compartment and I thank everyone for helping this guy out and myself! saved me $$ too
Rees Plummer I still have my 99 model. I saw Scotty Kilmer’s video and thought to myself, how have I been missing this for 20 years! Car still runs perfectly fine without it.
If you want to replace the lightbulb for your glove box, Pull the switch cartridge out toward you. Then tip it over so you're looking at the bottom. It's a little tiny lightbulb that pushes into a slot there. It's right in the switch assembly.
Hello , where do you replace the light bulb for a Gear stick panel on a 1999 Toyota Camry LE. ? Let me know.. I have to order a manual for my car from EBay. I love older cars.. But dealers don't repair older cars from Toyota made before 2010. Thanks
@@gigiduhermoine890 pull up the black trim around the gear shifter then you should see a gold-ish fastener undo it then there’s some tabs you can’t miss to pull up the indicator section the bulb is under it on the left it’s a pain with short fat fingers but doable
I just looked through my 99’ Camry in those two spots. The one by the glove box and by the foot rest. I believe the video that showed the foot rest was a right hand drive Camry. I pulled back the carpet from the passenger side by the console and discovered a false air filter where there would have been one. Mine is part of the plastic mold, but that would also imply that some models or different years might actually have one there. It's worth a look and easy to get at. My 99' Camry is also the Japanese version.
People are saying that the 3rd and 4th gen camrys don't have a cabin filter, while this is correct, they CAN and do have the mounts for cabin filters - early model 92-93 camrys will have a cover beside the driver's pedal (for RHD models the cover might be on the left side of the driver's footwell) - peel back the carpet by the velcro squares to not damage the liner, (for LHD models) remove the plastic cover, then the cover for the cabin filter slot will be right there, secured by two tabs at the top and a retaining loop at the bottom. Take off this cover, and the slot is right there, waiting for a filter to go in. Just be sure to clean out 20+ years of crud there. For 94 onwards, they changed the AC unit - if the unit uses white ABS plastic instead of black, you will need to cut out the slot. In place of the slot is an indent of plastic that has blocked it off - this indent is actually narrower than the filter, so you will need to cut out a hole approx 2mm from the edge of the line that goes around the slot that helps to form a seal with the cover. Use a dremel to get some holes where you can then stab a box cutter in. It's hard work, but using the dremel is awkward and you'll end up melting the plastic and spraying melted plastic everywhere and it'll also get on the dremel.
If you’re melting the plastic with the rotary tool, that means you have the speed too high and being impatient. Same concept as avoiding sparks when using the cutting wheel bit against metal.
Dude, there’s no official filter for your US year model. What you were touching can be extracted by removing the plastic on top of the firewall. Inside that plastic you will also find the windshield wiper’s motor. 👍🏽
Cabin or pollen filter is on driver side. Pull back carpet next to foot rest and the white plastic hub you see under the carpet holds 2 filters. Unplug the harnesses connected to it and look to the right side of the hub. There should be a straight up and down plastic door to Pop off and the filters are in there.
Johnny you probably do and C G you probably don’t. Look at the manual or look online at a parts store. Go to NAPA website enter your vehicle info and go to cabin filters. If your vehicle does they will be there otherwise it will say it does not have/require a cabin filter
The non-US 1997-2001 Toyota Camry uses a cabin air filter located in the exact same position as the 1997-2001 Lexus ES300 and it’s also the same filter
@@edmundlubega9647 If I’m not wrong your South African Camry is the older generation of 1991-1996 that was made until 2002 in SA. That generation of Camry also used cabin air filter, maybe the SA made has it too
@@paradisopaul mine is a 2000 2L Camry. I am trying to give it a new lease of life with upgrades and customisation. I am having the AC replaced. I want to also replace the AC filter at least install a custom made one if possible. Will call the Toyota dealership to confirm whether it has an AC filter
Thanks for the video helped alot... I was so lost when trying to locate the cabin air filter in my '99 camry haha. Most cabin air filters are behind the golve box but I guess old models just don't have it.
Did you find it? Unless you did, I think I'm starting to now understand why no one seems to know. There really isn't a "cabin air filter" per se' on the USA Camrys. What there is is the foam thing you touched in the video.... it's a non-replacable foam intake filter for the fan's intake. This is so the fan doesn't become filthy and get out of balance and make noise. The foam may also provide somewhat cleaner cabin air, but that's not really its purpose. A cabin filter should be made out of the same celluloid fibers the engine's air filter is made outta. Please let me know if you ever did find a replaceable cabin filter. That would mean I'm barkin' up the wrong tree.
97-2000 camry as far as ive been able to find does not have a dedicated cabin air filter, the car's air filter does the work for all air that goes throygh the car, including the cab
There is NO CABIN AIR FILTER. If there was, it would be listed in the owner's manual. Recommend that you remove the blower motor & squirrel cage & clean the squirrel cage, even with bleach & q-tips. It was packed with leaves & the motor burned out. Then the chipmunks put acorns inside a couple of times. At least vacuum it out. (The chipmunks also chew the engine air filter & the firewall insulation). If you can find where the corresponding Lexus model for the same year had it mounted you may be able to modify the duct and install a filter!
Your point is not valid. I have a owners manual. Not only does it not mention a cabin air filter, but it don’t mention an engine air filter nor oil filter.
There’s no filter on the 1999 Camry don’t take nothing else apart. The only thing you can do is in the center air vents there’s a screen like a window bug screen you can take something long and rip it out and you will have more air flow ..
I guess it depends if that toyota was made European, american or Japanese. That's why some people do find a cabin filter in their car near the brake peddle or gas peddle
There is no cabin filter in these year toyota, but it has feuture that black thing which looks like some filter its actually filter. You push lever than you smell smth from outside and it will close air entering inside, but still suck air from cabin itself. A smell stays outside. Its in center console it shows aur circulating inside cabin in pic whilw if you push to otger side it shows aur entering cabin from outside
I was having the same problem and I just called Toyota and they said there was not one exclusive for it. It is the same that filters the air that goes to the engine
I think you have to take out the entire dash and everything behind it. Then you gotta take out the entire ac unit. Why is because theres no clip or door to access the filter. You got split the ac unit open to access the filter. I tried but I just couldn't get off everything to get at the ac unit.
The cabin filter is located behind the gas pedal, to the right. It's an odd 2-piece design. Denso part number 453-1002. I found this thread: www.toyotanation.com/threads/gen3-camry-cabin-air-filter-upgrade-diy.1385481/#post-11549225 The thread only mentions the 92-96 models, but it will also work on 97-01
Yes but I’m sure the US models doesn’t have the filter. I checked my Japanese made (global/European spec) Camry and indeed has the filter, it’s the same procedure and filter of the Lexus ES300
Same as mine I have a 2001 Camry maybe i can help a little bit I saw a 1 screw upper front big one 3 small screws on the right side, front and to the far behind left side connected in the middle of the filter box and you have to remove by hand also the adjuster air flow direction at the upper left (white plastic)
Hey man I have the same car and it's suppost to be under neath wear the glove box is and there is four clips you have to take out and pull that part out and it's rite there
I know this is a little bit late. But what I'm understanding the 1997 - 2000 Camry's didn't come with a cabin air filter. I'm not sure but I think that the 2001 Camry's did come with a cabin air filter. Still I'm not sure. I have a 2000 Camry LE 4 cylinder that was given to me by my late cousin it was his father's Camry. I'm the 4th owner of the Camry. I'm restoring the Camry. It wasn't taken care or maintained. I'm doing just that. But no there's no cabin air filter for those years of Camry's I don't like it but that's the way it is.
My Haynes Repair Manual (Toyota Camry 1997 - 2001) does not mention a cabin air filter anywhere. Also, I checked on Napa Auto Parts and on Auto Zone and they both have zero filters that will be an exact fit. But once I changed the year of the Camry to 2002, both Auto Zone and Napa had the exact fit for the cabin air filter. Based on my research, I don't believe Toyota made cabin air filters in the Camry prior to 2002.
i have a 97 corona exsior I think this is a version of the camry in the States. I'll try to look for it and I think I know the video he was referring to. He has opening the carpet from the center console since ha had a right hand drive car. I'll try to look from there, who knows?
I have pictures for the Lexus ES300; not for the Toyota Camry. The 4th generation of Toyota Camry (1997 - 2001) did not come with a cabin filter. It does come with the filter box, but Toyota sealed up this area that held the filter. The Lexus ES300 (also manufactured by Toyota) has the same filter box as the Camry, but the Lexus has the filter. In order to get the filter to work in a Camry means you have to make some modifications to the car by cutting out the area that was sealed up. It will be covered by a cover. www.clublexus.com/forums/es-1st-to-4th-gen-1990-2006/168680-es300-a-c-or-cabin-filter-change-97-01-a.html#&gid=1&pid=2 auto.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_change_the_cabin_air_filter_in_a_1997_Toyota_Camry
Richard Pepper might be they have different versions of the camry mine is called corona exsior i took a video of the location of the filter ot has a white plastic cover. How can i upload a video. Ill figure this out and tru to send a link. And your right there is no mention of the filter in the haynes manual thats where i searched for it first
Well Nathan. You didnt find it because it does not exist in that models year..kinda lame but yeah. Camry's always seem to place the cabin filter behind the glove box and have a little hatch in later years to access them.
Hello Nathan, I know for a fact the caban air filter was started to be put in behind the glove starting in 2001 and later. I have a 2000 Camry le. The actual system is the very fine mesh below the wiper arms to keep the debris out of the HVAC. A cabin filter is a better system. Unfortunately morons designed these early model's. So one good thing we save on a part lol. I'm basically an American car owner. Took this Camry over from my mom who got too old. Low mileage and a good second car. My main car is a mint 2006 300. Cabin filter is right there against my fire wall. Takes about three minutes to do. Switch over to k&n. Lifetime man. Worth the extra cash. Just have to maintain it once a year. So I hope these fact helped.
@@TruthSeekerAll hello, if they started to put them in for the 2001 model then it's behind the glove box. You may have to take a few screws out to drop the box. It would be in like a tray with a snap down door to expose the filter. Best thing is go to the auto part store and let them look it up in the computer. The 2000 is not in the system cause it doesn't have one. If your year does it will show. The filter is pretty slim if you have one. If not then it's the black outside mesh along the wiper arms. Just keep that clean of debris. No need to take it apart.
I have 2000 corolla ce and don't have filter too 😪 very sad because small bad wen turns on the ac, the unique thing can do is get a external air purifier and heat your car o cool down and put on the purifier before you got inside the car
Tenia el mismo problema pero en mi tacoma prerunner 99 le desarme igual el dashboard y busque pero no logre encontrar el cabin air filter , asi que entonces tambien llego ala conclusion que estos modelos no tienen eso.
I just went through most of what you went through although the users manual says behind the glove box. I managed to get it out (broke the 2 stoppers after repeated removal and putting it back) and there appears to be no filter unless it is where you had your hand at 3:10 Mine is a 2001 or 2002 (not sure) model so maybe they started putting filters after 2001 or 2002.
Don’t take this the wrong way but they wouldn’t make them that hard to access. Everyone that I have seen are right behind the glove box when you open it and they have a access panel that is clearly marked and easily removed
Its behind the center console. Remove the carpet in the driver side, when thats done the filter is found to the right of the gas pedal between the engine and the center console
Thank goodness someone else posted this before me. I have a 96 Camry and installed a cabin air filter right where Michael is describing. BUT, I ordered one for a 92-96 Lexus ES300. It fit right up there in the slot. And if you do try this, make sure you clean up all the dirt in the slot with a shop vac and long ass screwdriver to break up the years of built of dirt. Ask me how I know. LOL Anywho, even dealerships and dealer techs do not know about this. In other countries the Camry is the high end luxury Toyota model and they install them there. Good luck all!
I was looking crazy for the same on a 2000 toyota corolla and nothing but Auto zone said it has one.i call it bullshit cuz most the time they don't even know what their talking about.i just saw the small foam filter but how the hell u take that out or are you suppose to?🤔It may not have one is what I'm thinking. Any input would help if someone sees this comment
36brainiac has a 1:30 video for your car. I have a 96 Camry and had the same problem. Check behind the heater controls. My access door is drivers side. Yours I think is passenger side
I've watched that one already and that's why i made this video> Also the car was totaled and crushed already. i keep the video up for the comment section so others can get the right information.
I'm in the same boat. I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla and searched for it and couldnt find it. Been hearing some dont have one and others do. I have a very basic basic model. I cant adjust steering wheel and I have no power locks or windows. Hope this helps with some people who have the same model and year
NO in cabin air filter found out that the toyota camry 1999 half of the car is american and half is japanese it depends on the vin # I was looking as well and thought it was down on the drivers side only because I see I have leaves at the bottom of the fender still can't find it . not there thanks for the video A.J
Instead of tearing into your car first I'm wondering if you searched the internet pretty sure Toyota didn't put cabin air filters into their car (in US anyway in 1999) I looked into it online for my sons 1998 Corolla and sure enough no cabinair filter can't remember now but I think it wasn't until 2002 they got the filter
Poor guy he really needed help! You wanna know if you do have a 2002 or later, dealer labels them, "FILTER SUB-ASSY, CLEAN AIR" and not cabin filters. 1996-2001 you may not use one. 1st bet you enquire dealer with you vin. Save you from getting so dizzy watching!
I know this is a old vid but has anyone attempted to find this elusive filter that the Haynes manual claims is in there? Just got my 2000 and the manual but wanted to get clarification from someone else with the book that has looked and it’s definitely none existent or might have found what the book mentions
I looked at it at TH-cam. I ordered the part from Amazon (Genuine Toyota 77740-06170 Charcoal Canister Assembly) for $257.14. Fits my Solara 2000.There are 2 screws that holds the canister that I was able to remove by a wrench. I lowered my tail pipe and muffler(necessary) to pass the canister. Just make sure you tag the hoses so as not to interchange them later. Code P0466 gone now since October. This is also the best time to change the exhaust pipes if needed.
I have 2001 Australian made, also it is the typical design that you showed in the video, I try to find out and some advised me that the blower itself working as blower and filter. I did not start to get it out because as you saw a lot of wires there. also, the flange that you touch this one for changing air inlet from inside the car or from outside.
Its behind the center console. Remove the carpet in the driver side, when thats done the filter is found to the right of the gas pedal between the engine and the center console
Fan/blower is only three screws to drop out and clean. Did mine the other day, lots of crap to clean out. 05 Camry sportivo in Australia, no cabin filter. Air con runs so much better and quieter.
I have a Toyota corolla 1999 model Japan made,its two years now,am still searching for the cabin filter,wanted to clean it,I smell dust whenever I switch on my aircon
On left side, take off the plastic foot rest, remove the carpet, remove the wires, remove the filters cover and you will see the filters, there is 2 filters one at the bottom and one at top.
I tried Same search with my camry 2001 , 4 cyl. not find it anywhere behind the gloves box and on driver side under the carpet.I bought cabin air filter on ebay ,they said exact fit to camry 01,but it does not have cabin filter .So I stoped looking around.I will try to use that filter to my Avalon 04 , if it fits. don't know.
i have the same car. my mechanic told me that it's in the glove box in some of the 99's there's like a plastic shield. he said just gently cut thou the plastic and it should be behind that. hope you finds yours best of luck
I did some research for you about this and it appears that there is NO CABIN AIR FILTER in the 1999 model year Toyota Camry. They did have them in the Lexus for that year but the Camry didn't follow until another year or so later. Now you can put everything back together and return the filter you bought. Have a great day!
On the 2002 has a air filter that is the base the 01 and back has it optional depending on the ce, le, or xle if it is a base model it dosint have that option but the le and the xle dose
justin beam that's interning that they would have that as an option here. I felt that the model that I have was also one that was a limited model. Thakyou.
1 day ago i have a 97 corona exsior I think this is a version of the camry in the States. I'll try to look for it and I think I know the video he was referring to. He has opening the carpet from the center console since ha had a right hand drive car. I'll try to look from there, who knows? 1 second ago found it its is between the firewall and the airconditioning case on the driver's side of the car hope I can show pics
The air filter is on the side of the gas pedal. Not on the side near the door. Also not behind the glove box. You need to pry off the carpet. After you pry off the carpet, you will see a plastic cover to the air filter at the very front Its quite hard to get to. Remove the cover and pull out the filter.
N Narciso I did a teardown of that side off camera and came up empty. The more I look at this I think that there is not a replacement for my cabin air filter and I need to take more drastic measures to clean it. This site by removing the entire dashboard and removing the black box that I was touching under my glove bock that was in the video. I really appreciate your comment.
Not knowing what you're doing can get you hurt sometimes. Those yellow wires behind the airbag are for the for just that! There is a procedure for rendering the system safe. Did you at least unhook the battery? You had your face/body too close for my comfort! If that had somehow gone off (and they have) you'd be dead or pretty sorry. Go out and get yourself a nice manual! For 20 or so bucks you won't have to ask others that don't know much either! When ever I buy any car new or used it's the first thing I go out and buy! A car Bible! Do it today...
steve McQueen That's a great idea in my opinion I will do that one day... I also will never need to go there again so Meh.... live and learn. Thank you.
My Corolla 1998 has the same problem. No cabin air filter whats so ever. You did way-to-much to realize it. I did check before getting to what you have done. Sorry for that
When you pause on 3:54, there's a little tab with a screw on it that hangs under the plastic on the right side. It appears that if you were to cut the black plastic, you could get to it, but I really have no way of confirming it. When cross-referencing the video of the Japanese version ( th-cam.com/video/64xEvX2ogyo/w-d-xo.html ), that guy's cabin air filter at 2:11 matches up to this location. I'm pretty sure they didn't leave it out. Who knows why they did it? I may do a little investigating myself. Mine smells like pollen and its making me sick! Thanks for the vid. Your camera work was really shaky, though, which made it hard to make out anything.
It is probably the same filter for the engine. I am having the same problem exactly this moment. What a shame they make these things so complicated. That's why EVs will rule sooner than later.
Here is an update on the cabin air filter situation. A few days after the video was made I brought it to a car service. They did the same thing I did and looks in the same places that I had mentioned in the video NO Cabin Air Filter Was Found... Next, someone had make a comment on this video showing thst it is possible to clean up the the black thing I was touching but I would have to remove the entire frount dash bord and that just a waste of my time. Thankyou for commenting and asking questions but I have come to the conclusion that I don't have an cabin filter. Let me know if you still want me to look in any other places and I'll make a video for it if others would like it aswell. Untill next time all.
Its behind the center console. Remove the carpet in the driver side, when thats done the filter is found to the right of the gas pedal between the engine and the center console
The 1999/2000 Camry did not come with the air filter and there is no spot to insert it into. They were designed without the option to have them. The area you touched is the blower motor and return air inlet for the recirculating air option (inside air). Those are just open to the air in the cabin and are not filtered. Starting in 2001 they included these as standard.
It baffles me that other cars of this era have them and it is nothing to include them but they still got excluded. Would have loved to be able to used the carbon activated filters for some clean smelling air for once. It’s been reduced to what smells like already been sucked-on sunflower seeds and is disgusting. This is just from normal use over the years
@Theresa Poti I mentioned this in the video that all I found there was just a bunch of steel.
@@michaelsnakeeyes just stop
Dude you saved me from taking apart my entire cabin. This video saved me the hassle and now i have my afternoon back.
please dont take this video down it WILL help others with the comment section alone... Best of luck Nathan
this is still helping people today just know that this saved me
You're welcome. I'm glad that one video I've done has helped people to this day.
2004 and up models are equipped with Cabin Air Filters. Earlier models do not.
The 1999 has no cabin air filter. That started with the 2002
Cabin Filter Replacement: Toyota Camry 1997-2001. Our research indicates that your vehicle does not have a cabin air filter (also known as a pollen or AC filter). ... This mesh is part of the vehicle and does not need to be changed.
I did a google search: '97 camry cabin air filter' and that's what came up. I like tearing stuff apart though too, so I commend you on your efforts!
Is it possible to custom make one for these vehicles?
This video comment section was the only real info I found on the whole of the interwebs hahahah CAMRY GANG STRONG😂☮ . Thanks brother!
There is no cabin air filter these models did not have it until after 2001 the only thing they have are metal screens in each individual air vent to prevent debris from flying in your face if you are experiencing low air pressure out of the screens are most likely clogged up and need to be removed you could do that by removing each vent looking down it with a flashlight and taking out a the screens
Thank you so much for that I have a 2000 toyota camry and I'm searching and searching came on TH-cam to find out and well u saved the fuckin day
I also have a 1999 Camry and your video was very helpful to me so, thank you for making it. I too looked around for the filter but not as energetically as you did so you saved me, and many others I am sure, hours of work for nothing. You may want to leave this video up so it will help others in the future. Sorry to hear you lost the Camry, they are great cars.
Just found the same thing. Oh well at least I know it wasn't just me not finding a slot. Lol
I have a 2000 Solara and it is basically a Camry model, this is the same case! there is an air filter under the hood but no cabin filter, The screws are too far to take off the glove compartment and I thank everyone for helping this guy out and myself! saved me $$ too
Rees Plummer I still have my 99 model. I saw Scotty Kilmer’s video and thought to myself, how have I been missing this for 20 years! Car still runs perfectly fine without it.
If you want to replace the lightbulb for your glove box, Pull the switch cartridge out toward you. Then tip it over so you're looking at the bottom. It's a little tiny lightbulb that pushes into a slot there. It's right in the switch assembly.
Hello , where do you replace the light bulb for a Gear stick panel on a 1999 Toyota Camry LE. ? Let me know.. I have to order a manual for my car from EBay. I love older cars.. But dealers don't repair older cars from Toyota made before 2010. Thanks
@@gigiduhermoine890 pull up the black trim around the gear shifter then you should see a gold-ish fastener undo it then there’s some tabs you can’t miss to pull up the indicator section the bulb is under it on the left it’s a pain with short fat fingers but doable
Only Camry’s 97-00!made in Japan came with cabin air filters. There are some in the US . But are really rare
Not the m made in Japan ones dumbass (since they were all made in Japan), you mean the Japanese market models.
Where is it located? I have one of those
I just looked through my 99’ Camry in those two spots. The one by the glove box and by the foot rest. I believe the video that showed the foot rest was a right hand drive Camry. I pulled back the carpet from the passenger side by the console and discovered a false air filter where there would have been one. Mine is part of the plastic mold, but that would also imply that some models or different years might actually have one there. It's worth a look and easy to get at. My 99' Camry is also the Japanese version.
Looking for mine too. Good comments. Thanks for keeping the vid up.
People are saying that the 3rd and 4th gen camrys don't have a cabin filter, while this is correct, they CAN and do have the mounts for cabin filters - early model 92-93 camrys will have a cover beside the driver's pedal (for RHD models the cover might be on the left side of the driver's footwell) - peel back the carpet by the velcro squares to not damage the liner, (for LHD models) remove the plastic cover, then the cover for the cabin filter slot will be right there, secured by two tabs at the top and a retaining loop at the bottom. Take off this cover, and the slot is right there, waiting for a filter to go in. Just be sure to clean out 20+ years of crud there.
For 94 onwards, they changed the AC unit - if the unit uses white ABS plastic instead of black, you will need to cut out the slot. In place of the slot is an indent of plastic that has blocked it off - this indent is actually narrower than the filter, so you will need to cut out a hole approx 2mm from the edge of the line that goes around the slot that helps to form a seal with the cover. Use a dremel to get some holes where you can then stab a box cutter in. It's hard work, but using the dremel is awkward and you'll end up melting the plastic and spraying melted plastic everywhere and it'll also get on the dremel.
If you’re melting the plastic with the rotary tool, that means you have the speed too high and being impatient. Same concept as avoiding sparks when using the cutting wheel bit against metal.
@@X11CHASE i had never used a dremel up till that point, thanks for the feedback
97-01 Camry no cabin air filter don't bother searching for it
Dude, there’s no official filter for your US year model. What you were touching can be extracted by removing the plastic on top of the firewall. Inside that plastic you will also find the windshield wiper’s motor. 👍🏽
Gracias hermano tu video me ayudo a no quitarle la guantera a mi camry 99.y en autozone me dijeron que no lleva filtro de cabina para el A/C
Cabin or pollen filter is on driver side. Pull back carpet next to foot rest and the white plastic hub you see under the carpet holds 2 filters. Unplug the harnesses connected to it and look to the right side of the hub. There should be a straight up and down plastic door to Pop off and the filters are in there.
No cabin filter on 1999 and 2000 Toyota Camry. Check the repair manual also. So, No need to search for it. Hope it helps.
What about the 2001 model.
What about the Camry Solara? Same years
Johnny you probably do and C G you probably don’t. Look at the manual or look online at a parts store. Go to NAPA website enter your vehicle info and go to cabin filters. If your vehicle does they will be there otherwise it will say it does not have/require a cabin filter
@@Nathan-gi9mm I don't think my manual says anything about it, I took everything apart and the only spot for one was very inconvenient
Thanks @nitin lad
The non-US 1997-2001 Toyota Camry uses a cabin air filter located in the exact same position as the 1997-2001 Lexus ES300 and it’s also the same filter
I have a 2000 South African made Camry. I have been wondering whether it comes with an air cabin filter
@@edmundlubega9647 If I’m not wrong your South African Camry is the older generation of 1991-1996 that was made until 2002 in SA. That generation of Camry also used cabin air filter, maybe the SA made has it too
@@paradisopaul mine is a 2000 2L Camry. I am trying to give it a new lease of life with upgrades and customisation. I am having the AC replaced. I want to also replace the AC filter at least install a custom made one if possible. Will call the Toyota dealership to confirm whether it has an AC filter
I’m sure you know by now that these years of cars didn’t have cablin filters yet
Thanks for the video helped alot... I was so lost when trying to locate the cabin air filter in my '99 camry haha. Most cabin air filters are behind the golve box but I guess old models just don't have it.
I went to an auto parts store and they said a 2000 camary didn't have one either.
The parts department at the Toyota dealership said they start making cabin filters for Camrys 2002 on up
1000 thank you's sir 🙏 i needed to know
The part that u stuck your finger in and broke is the filter u must pull the tray out that holds the filter and move the wires to the side .
Cabin air filters weren’t a thing until recently, i have the same car 2000 v6.
That circular box with bolt around it was your fan motor. You can replace your fan motor by opening that box.
Did you find it? Unless you did, I think I'm starting to now understand why no one seems to know. There really isn't a "cabin air filter" per se' on the USA Camrys. What there is is the foam thing you touched in the video.... it's a non-replacable foam intake filter for the fan's intake. This is so the fan doesn't become filthy and get out of balance and make noise. The foam may also provide somewhat cleaner cabin air, but that's not really its purpose. A cabin filter should be made out of the same celluloid fibers the engine's air filter is made outta. Please let me know if you ever did find a replaceable cabin filter. That would mean I'm barkin' up the wrong tree.
97-2000 camry as far as ive been able to find does not have a dedicated cabin air filter, the car's air filter does the work for all air that goes throygh the car, including the cab
There is NO CABIN AIR FILTER. If there was, it would be listed in the owner's manual. Recommend that you remove the blower motor & squirrel cage & clean the squirrel cage, even with bleach & q-tips. It was packed with leaves & the motor burned out. Then the chipmunks put acorns inside a couple of times. At least vacuum it out. (The chipmunks also chew the engine air filter & the firewall insulation). If you can find where the corresponding Lexus model for the same year had it mounted you may be able to modify the duct and install a filter!
Why does my ac stink really bad if there is none?
I did it last year and found a dead mouse carcass. I was mainly looking for noise when fan was up high. Well, I found it.
Your point is not valid. I have a owners manual. Not only does it not mention a cabin air filter, but it don’t mention an engine air filter nor oil filter.
@@OnDaCh1p that’s a strange owners manual you have that doesn’t mention oil change and engine air filter intervals
There’s no filter on the 1999 Camry don’t take nothing else apart. The only thing you can do is in the center air vents there’s a screen like a window bug screen you can take something long and rip it out and you will have more air flow ..
How about 98 camry
I am not so much concerned about increasing air flow as I am about purifying it
I guess it depends if that toyota was made European, american or Japanese. That's why some people do find a cabin filter in their car near the brake peddle or gas peddle
Thank you very much for this video! Such a help
Glad it helped! Read up on the comments to see more info about the car and others who have had similar problems with there make and model.
Thanks for saving me some time I am going to mess with if it gives me problems
Got a 2k Camry v6 and it does not have a cabin air filter too!!
You touch the air filter and broke it the back wall beside the glove box it's a frame u pull out
There is no cabin filter in these year toyota, but it has feuture that black thing which looks like some filter its actually filter. You push lever than you smell smth from outside and it will close air entering inside, but still suck air from cabin itself. A smell stays outside. Its in center console it shows aur circulating inside cabin in pic whilw if you push to otger side it shows aur entering cabin from outside
I have a 98 camry myself and come to find out there is no cabin air filter in the 97-01 camry unless in certain regions
I was having the same problem and I just called Toyota and they said there was not one exclusive for it. It is the same that filters the air that goes to the engine
I have a 2001 CE model and it doesn't have a cabin air filter, if that helps at all...
I think you have to take out the entire dash and everything behind it.
Then you gotta take out the entire ac unit.
Why is because theres no clip or door to access the filter.
You got split the ac unit open to access the filter.
I tried but I just couldn't get off everything to get at the ac unit.
The cabin filter is located behind the gas pedal, to the right. It's an odd 2-piece design. Denso part number 453-1002.
I found this thread:
www.toyotanation.com/threads/gen3-camry-cabin-air-filter-upgrade-diy.1385481/#post-11549225
The thread only mentions the 92-96 models, but it will also work on 97-01
Right in the link it says gen3 that was before 1997
@@AikidoTubeSock It does, but it also applies to gen4 97-01
Yes but I’m sure the US models doesn’t have the filter. I checked my Japanese made (global/European spec) Camry and indeed has the filter, it’s the same procedure and filter of the Lexus ES300
Same as mine I have a 2001 Camry maybe i can help a little bit I saw a 1 screw upper front big one 3 small screws on the right side, front and to the far behind left side connected in the middle of the filter box and you have to remove by hand also the adjuster air flow direction at the upper left (white plastic)
2003 toyota solara doesn't have one behind glovebox either
Same problem on 2001 Camry. I guess im returning the cabin filter.
Hey man I have the same car and it's suppost to be under neath wear the glove box is and there is four clips you have to take out and pull that part out and it's rite there
I know this is a little bit late. But what I'm understanding the 1997 - 2000 Camry's didn't come with a cabin air filter. I'm not sure but I think that the 2001 Camry's did come with a cabin air filter. Still I'm not sure. I have a 2000 Camry LE 4 cylinder that was given to me by my late cousin it was his father's Camry. I'm the 4th owner of the Camry. I'm restoring the Camry. It wasn't taken care or maintained. I'm doing just that. But no there's no cabin air filter for those years of Camry's I don't like it but that's the way it is.
I have 2000 Toyota Camry LE V6 and auto parts owner said there’s no cabin air filter replacement for 1999 and 2000.
My Haynes Repair Manual (Toyota Camry 1997 - 2001) does not mention a cabin air filter anywhere. Also, I checked on Napa Auto Parts and on Auto Zone and they both have zero filters that will be an exact fit. But once I changed the year of the Camry to 2002, both Auto Zone and Napa had the exact fit for the cabin air filter. Based on my research, I don't believe Toyota made cabin air filters in the Camry prior to 2002.
i have a 97 corona exsior I think this is a version of the camry in the States. I'll try to look for it and I think I know the video he was referring to. He has opening the carpet from the center console since ha had a right hand drive car. I'll try to look from there, who knows?
found it its is between the firewall and the airconditioning case on the driver's side of the car hope I can show pics
I have pictures for the Lexus ES300; not for the Toyota Camry. The 4th generation of Toyota Camry (1997 - 2001) did not come with a cabin filter. It does come with the filter box, but Toyota sealed up this area that held the filter. The Lexus ES300 (also manufactured by Toyota) has the same filter box as the Camry, but the Lexus has the filter. In order to get the filter to work in a Camry means you have to make some modifications to the car by cutting out the area that was sealed up. It will be covered by a cover.
www.clublexus.com/forums/es-1st-to-4th-gen-1990-2006/168680-es300-a-c-or-cabin-filter-change-97-01-a.html#&gid=1&pid=2
auto.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_change_the_cabin_air_filter_in_a_1997_Toyota_Camry
Richard Pepper might be they have different versions of the camry mine is called corona exsior i took a video of the location of the filter ot has a white plastic cover. How can i upload a video. Ill figure this out and tru to send a link. And your right there is no mention of the filter in the haynes manual thats where i searched for it first
Funny how these didn't come with cabin air filters when 6th gen corollas did
Well Nathan. You didnt find it because it does not exist in that models year..kinda lame but yeah. Camry's always seem to place the cabin filter behind the glove box and have a little hatch in later years to access them.
Hello Nathan, I know for a fact the caban air filter was started to be put in behind the glove starting in 2001 and later. I have a 2000 Camry le. The actual system is the very fine mesh below the wiper arms to keep the debris out of the HVAC. A cabin filter is a better system. Unfortunately morons designed these early model's. So one good thing we save on a part lol. I'm basically an American car owner. Took this Camry over from my mom who got too old. Low mileage and a good second car. My main car is a mint 2006 300. Cabin filter is right there against my fire wall. Takes about three minutes to do. Switch over to k&n. Lifetime man. Worth the extra cash. Just have to maintain it once a year. So I hope these fact helped.
Hi, would the Camry 2001 model have a cabin filter by any chance? If yes, where would it be located?
@@TruthSeekerAll hello, if they started to put them in for the 2001 model then it's behind the glove box. You may have to take a few screws out to drop the box. It would be in like a tray with a snap down door to expose the filter. Best thing is go to the auto part store and let them look it up in the computer. The 2000 is not in the system cause it doesn't have one. If your year does it will show. The filter is pretty slim if you have one. If not then it's the black outside mesh along the wiper arms. Just keep that clean of debris. No need to take it apart.
@@jio8520 thanks mate.
@@TruthSeekerAll your welcome brother. Good luck
Save like 20-40 bucks at the most, 4th gen Camry people are such bums 💀
They don't have removable ones. They are built into to the top vents.
I have 2000 corolla ce and don't have filter too 😪 very sad because small bad wen turns on the ac, the unique thing can do is get a external air purifier and heat your car o cool down and put on the purifier before you got inside the car
Tenia el mismo problema pero en mi tacoma prerunner 99 le desarme igual el dashboard y busque pero no logre encontrar el cabin air filter , asi que entonces tambien llego ala conclusion que estos modelos no tienen eso.
I just went through most of what you went through although the users manual says behind the glove box. I managed to get it out (broke the 2 stoppers after repeated removal and putting it back) and there appears to be no filter unless it is where you had your hand at 3:10
Mine is a 2001 or 2002 (not sure) model so maybe they started putting filters after 2001 or 2002.
my 2001 Camry does not have cabin air filter either.
I have a 2001 Camry LE. Don't think mine has one. Mine was built in the US. I will confirm with my Toyota parts guy and get back to you..
I looked for that stupid cabin filter too and couldn't find it. I feel your pain.
Don’t take this the wrong way but they wouldn’t make them that hard to access. Everyone that I have seen are right behind the glove box when you open it and they have a access panel that is clearly marked and easily removed
Its behind the center console. Remove the carpet in the driver side, when thats done the filter is found to the right of the gas pedal between the engine and the center console
Its the best answer ! I go there.
Thank goodness someone else posted this before me. I have a 96 Camry and installed a cabin air filter right where Michael is describing. BUT, I ordered one for a 92-96 Lexus ES300. It fit right up there in the slot. And if you do try this, make sure you clean up all the dirt in the slot with a shop vac and long ass screwdriver to break up the years of built of dirt. Ask me how I know. LOL Anywho, even dealerships and dealer techs do not know about this. In other countries the Camry is the high end luxury Toyota model and they install them there. Good luck all!
This is where it is on my moms 1994 Toyota Camry
I removed 2 layers of carpet but didn't see it on my 1999 Camry.
There is no cabin air filter according to manufacturer
So owners must find a way to clean evaporator regularly without removing dashboard
Thank you Soo much, I was searching for it as well and I found this comment section
You're welcome brother
I was looking crazy for the same on a 2000 toyota corolla and nothing but Auto zone said it has one.i call it bullshit cuz most the time they don't even know what their talking about.i just saw the small foam filter but how the hell u take that out or are you suppose to?🤔It may not have one is what I'm thinking. Any input would help if someone sees this comment
36brainiac has a 1:30 video for your car. I have a 96 Camry and had the same problem. Check behind the heater controls. My access door is drivers side. Yours I think is passenger side
I've watched that one already and that's why i made this video> Also the car was totaled and crushed already. i keep the video up for the comment section so others can get the right information.
I have a brutal headache when I drive my 02 corolla and I think its bc of what I am inhaling but I don't have a cabin air filter
Camry had no cabin air filter until 2001 or later, so don’t waste your time on this, bro
I'm in the same boat. I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla and searched for it and couldnt find it. Been hearing some dont have one and others do. I have a very basic basic model. I cant adjust steering wheel and I have no power locks or windows. Hope this helps with some people who have the same model and year
I have a 2002 Corolla S, I cannot find the unit everyone tries to describe. It's not there.
my 2001 doesn't seem to have a filter
NO in cabin air filter found out that the toyota camry 1999 half of the car is american and half is japanese it depends on the vin # I was looking as well and thought it was down on the drivers side only because I see I have leaves at the bottom of the fender still can't find it . not there thanks for the video A.J
in my 97 camry the cabin filter is near the gas pedal.. pain in the a** to take out and put back in.
milch13 not in America.
Did you check behind the glove box?
I have the same problem . My 99 4runner i tôok out the glove box and there s no filter,.
While other 4runner is verry easy.
Instead of tearing into your car first I'm wondering if you searched the internet pretty sure Toyota didn't put cabin air filters into their car (in US anyway in 1999) I looked into it online for my sons 1998 Corolla and sure enough no cabinair filter can't remember now but I think it wasn't until 2002 they got the filter
Poor guy he really needed help! You wanna know if you do have a 2002 or later, dealer labels them, "FILTER SUB-ASSY, CLEAN AIR" and not cabin filters. 1996-2001 you may not use one. 1st bet you enquire dealer with you vin. Save you from getting so dizzy watching!
I know this is a old vid but has anyone attempted to find this elusive filter that the Haynes manual claims is in there? Just got my 2000 and the manual but wanted to get clarification from someone else with the book that has looked and it’s definitely none existent or might have found what the book mentions
1999 Toyota Camry or Solara have no air filter. Just clean the evaporator. There is TH-cam video for this. 11/21/2017.
I appreciate your help I have leaned the hard way it seams aswell from the TH-cam community.
I have a 2000 Solara. I just replaced the charcoal canister assembly.
eddie riytbreyn can you send me a link?
I looked at it at TH-cam. I ordered the part from Amazon (Genuine Toyota 77740-06170 Charcoal Canister Assembly) for $257.14. Fits my Solara 2000.There are 2 screws that holds the canister that I was able to remove by a wrench. I lowered my tail pipe and muffler(necessary) to pass the canister. Just make sure you tag the hoses so as not to interchange them later. Code P0466 gone now since October. This is also the best time to change the exhaust pipes if needed.
It is on the right side under the wheel near the pedal ..
Hey.i had the same problem looking for my cabin fter in 2002 Toyota only to find out it dont have one
I have 2001 Australian made, also it is the typical design that you showed in the video, I try to find out and some advised me that the blower itself working as blower and filter. I did not start to get it out because as you saw a lot of wires there. also, the flange that you touch this one for changing air inlet from inside the car or from outside.
Its behind the center console. Remove the carpet in the driver side, when thats done the filter is found to the right of the gas pedal between the engine and the center console
Fan/blower is only three screws to drop out and clean. Did mine the other day, lots of crap to clean out. 05 Camry sportivo in Australia, no cabin filter. Air con runs so much better and quieter.
I have a Toyota corolla 1999 model Japan made,its two years now,am still searching for the cabin filter,wanted to clean it,I smell dust whenever I switch on my aircon
On left side, take off the plastic foot rest, remove the carpet, remove the wires, remove the filters cover and you will see the filters, there is 2 filters one at the bottom and one at top.
Clean fan A/c they don't have filter A/C
I tried Same search with my camry 2001 , 4 cyl. not find it anywhere behind the gloves box and on driver side under the carpet.I bought cabin air filter on ebay ,they said exact fit to camry 01,but it does not have cabin filter .So I stoped looking around.I will try to use that filter to my Avalon 04 , if it fits. don't know.
i have the same car. my mechanic told me that it's in the glove box in some of the 99's there's like a plastic shield. he said just gently cut thou the plastic and it should be behind that. hope you finds yours
best of luck
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Thanks for not letting me pull it all apart to find nothing
thank you very much
I have the same problem with my 05 Camry V6..
My 2000 does not have ONE ON THE INSIDE. just on the outside, engine bay. FELT SOOOO BAD FOR YOU PULLING CAR APART.
I did some research for you about this and it appears that there is NO CABIN AIR FILTER in the 1999 model year Toyota Camry. They did have them in the Lexus for that year but the Camry didn't follow until another year or so later.
Now you can put everything back together and return the filter you bought. Have a great day!
Linda & Mike Rudolph, yes this is true I found the same thing.
On the 2002 has a air filter that is the base the 01 and back has it optional depending on the ce, le, or xle if it is a base model it dosint have that option but the le and the xle dose
justin beam that's interning that they would have that as an option here. I felt that the model that I have was also one that was a limited model. Thakyou.
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i have a 97 corona exsior I think this is a version of the camry in the States. I'll try to look for it and I think I know the video he was referring to. He has opening the carpet from the center console since ha had a right hand drive car. I'll try to look from there, who knows?
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found it its is between the firewall and the airconditioning case on the driver's side of the car hope I can show pics
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The air filter is on the side of the gas pedal. Not on the side near the door. Also not behind the glove box. You need to pry off the carpet. After you pry off the carpet, you will see a plastic cover to the air filter at the very front Its quite hard to get to. Remove the cover and pull out the filter.
N Narciso I did a teardown of that side off camera and came up empty. The more I look at this I think that there is not a replacement for my cabin air filter and I need to take more drastic measures to clean it. This site by removing the entire dashboard and removing the black box that I was touching under my glove bock that was in the video. I really appreciate your comment.
NN, I replied to Michael Rosendahls previous comment to confirm his comment and what I did to my 96 Camry to put in a cabin air filter. Good luck!
@@1015KillAtron th-cam.com/video/wSvAf0FpNyA/w-d-xo.html
Not knowing what you're doing can get you hurt sometimes. Those yellow wires behind the airbag are for the for just that! There is a procedure for rendering the system safe. Did you at least unhook the battery? You had your face/body too close for my comfort! If that had somehow gone off (and they have) you'd be dead or pretty sorry. Go out and get yourself a nice manual! For 20 or so bucks you won't have to ask others that don't know much either! When ever I buy any car new or used it's the first thing I go out and buy! A car Bible! Do it today...
steve McQueen That's a great idea in my opinion I will do that one day... I also will never need to go there again so
Meh.... live and learn.
Thank you.
My Corolla 1998 has the same problem. No cabin air filter whats so ever. You did way-to-much to realize it. I did check before getting to what you have done. Sorry for that
I did that so that other don't have to. And I like to find out things for myself. :P
I tore mine apart too... nothing
When you pause on 3:54, there's a little tab with a screw on it that hangs under the plastic on the right side. It appears that if you were to cut the black plastic, you could get to it, but I really have no way of confirming it. When cross-referencing the video of the Japanese version ( th-cam.com/video/64xEvX2ogyo/w-d-xo.html ), that guy's cabin air filter at 2:11 matches up to this location. I'm pretty sure they didn't leave it out. Who knows why they did it? I may do a little investigating myself. Mine smells like pollen and its making me sick! Thanks for the vid. Your camera work was really shaky, though, which made it hard to make out anything.
Also, I'm pretty sure you were touching the blower motor at 3:16.
The 1999 has no cabin air filter. That started with the 2002
I think is right next to gas ⛽️ pedal
I saw video said 2000 camry got no air filter i sae video said next to gaz pedal⛽️
It is probably the same filter for the engine. I am having the same problem exactly this moment. What a shame they make these things so complicated. That's why EVs will rule sooner than later.
This does NOT have a cabin filter.