DIY Cabin Air Filter - Page 5 - Toyota Yaris Forums

fratzica · 04-26-2010, 09:39 PM

oh, good news then, I will use the airflow to cool the processor :)

Thank you!

eddy · 04-26-2010, 11:10 PM

great work and idea. But i work for a local parts store and the filter only costs me $10.74

Wildcat · 08-18-2010, 04:03 PM

I'm glad I found this forum. Sure enough, my 07 HB did not have a cabin filter installed. I just bought the allergen rated NAPA version, part #: FIL 4483. I figure $16 a year isn't going to kill me. Especially compared to what the dealer would charge for a 2 minute installation.

YarisLover09 · 03-25-2011, 09:16 PM

Just picked up the NAPA 4483 at my local shop. I was wondering why the dashboard and inside of the car was so dusty.
How strange that a $16 part was not included. I'm sure this will make a big difference, I have to wait until my girlfriend brings my car back to install it.
Hopefully it will be a snug fit.

edit:

I installed this last night and it fits perfectly. I was going to do the DIY filter but we live in a hot environment and I had concerns about the duct tape melting. With having to replace the filter only every 10,000 miles it should be easy to go to NAPA whenever i need one.

dmjohnson212 · 08-30-2011, 07:09 PM

Excellent post! Thanks for the info. Wife's '09 Yaris cabin fan was humming. Checked the air filter/fan...No filter & a piece of paper in the fan. Your post saved me an $85 air system diagonostic charge & since the car is still under warranty I will be insistiting on a warranty Toyota cabin filter. Many thanks! DJ

AngelMoo · 09-18-2011, 12:21 AM

I've had a look around, read this whole thread and it seemed like the best place to ask (if not, correct direction pointing would be welcome!)

I've got a slightly smelly aircon and before I try installing a filter I wanted to spray some antibacterial stuff into the system (Toyota AU wanted $50 for this). It was an effort but I finally found the spray... now I don't know where to spray it. Can someone tell me exactly where the aircon intake is?

Edit: just tried to put some product (turns out it's a foam, not aerosol) in the fan part under the side passenger glove box... well you can't spray a foam upwards so I didn't get any in the aircon. So now we're all out of ideas.

Crackerballer · 04-17-2012, 09:07 PM

Just wanted to reply that I just did this and it's an excellent write-up. I have a hard time believing this filter would put more strain on the system than a factory one, especially a clogged factory one.

Thanks for the great idea.

xorrbit · 04-24-2012, 08:56 PM

Just did this, seems to be working wonderfully. Saved me some money in my pocket :) Thanks!

hoperrs · 04-25-2012, 11:43 AM

Going to try this out.

Ron.

matthewai · 06-27-2012, 05:51 PM

hi i recently put in my CAF it seems to fit a little to snug is this a bad thing?

i know i got the correct size air filter i dont get it, like i kinda had to force the cover back on once i installed it

why? · 06-27-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewai

hi i recently put in my CAF it seems to fit a little to snug is this a bad thing?

i know i got the correct size air filter i dont get it, like i kinda had to force the cover back on once i installed it

I am pretty sure they fit in only one way, maybe you put it in one of the 3 non correct ways?

matthewai · 06-28-2012, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

I am pretty sure they fit in only one way, maybe you put it in one of the 3 non correct ways?

hmm i guess its possible but i think only one side had writing on it and that side is facing out. ill check again later

BLH · 06-28-2012, 12:23 PM

Mine came with a small piece of paper with some diagrams.
Showing where it is in the car and how to install it.
Was easier than searching the owners manual or the service manuals that I downloaded.

nookandcrannycar · 08-20-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisLover09

Just picked up the NAPA 4483 at my local shop. I was wondering why the dashboard and inside of the car was so dusty.
How strange that a $16 part was not included. I'm sure this will make a big difference, I have to wait until my girlfriend brings my car back to install it.
Hopefully it will be a snug fit.

edit:

I installed this last night and it fits perfectly. I was going to do the DIY filter but we live in a hot environment and I had concerns about the duct tape melting. With having to replace the filter only every 10,000 miles it should be easy to go to NAPA whenever i need one.

Thanks for the part number

, good for all of us to know so members can obtain one with less hassle if so desired. The 3rd gen car now includes the cabin air filter from the factory, at least for the U.S. market. I would guess that Toyota did this re all the issues caused by leaving the housing empty from the factory in the past.

Rockstar · 08-22-2012, 04:48 AM

Wow US models really misses out on a lot of 'hidden' features. Aus gets this standard on all models

bestyaris · 11-13-2012, 02:25 PM

reviving ancient thread..^^

any feedback from long term DIY ers?

jRoss · 01-06-2013, 01:34 AM

I checked and i don't even have a cabin air filter. Wtf? Guess i'm going to do this diy.

Ok nvm, did a lil research, it's normal.

albee213 · 08-05-2014, 11:13 PM

K&N Performance/Cabin Air Filter for $39.99 each and might add 1hp and a throatier sound when you turn your heater/AC on!

03-25-2011, 09:16 PM	#76
YarisLover09 Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NM Posts: 16	Just picked up the NAPA 4483 at my local shop. I was wondering why the dashboard and inside of the car was so dusty. How strange that a $16 part was not included. I'm sure this will make a big difference, I have to wait until my girlfriend brings my car back to install it. Hopefully it will be a snug fit. edit: I installed this last night and it fits perfectly. I was going to do the DIY filter but we live in a hot environment and I had concerns about the duct tape melting. With having to replace the filter only every 10,000 miles it should be easy to go to NAPA whenever i need one. Last edited by YarisLover09; 03-26-2011 at 01:52 PM.

08-30-2011, 07:09 PM	#77
dmjohnson212 I've made a post! Drives: Yaris 2009 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 1	Saved me $85+ Excellent post! Thanks for the info. Wife's '09 Yaris cabin fan was humming. Checked the air filter/fan...No filter & a piece of paper in the fan. Your post saved me an $85 air system diagonostic charge & since the car is still under warranty I will be insistiting on a warranty Toyota cabin filter. Many thanks! DJ

09-18-2011, 12:21 AM	#78
AngelMoo I've made a post! Drives: Yaris Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1	Where is the aircon intake? I've had a look around, read this whole thread and it seemed like the best place to ask (if not, correct direction pointing would be welcome!) I've got a slightly smelly aircon and before I try installing a filter I wanted to spray some antibacterial stuff into the system (Toyota AU wanted $50 for this). It was an effort but I finally found the spray... now I don't know where to spray it. Can someone tell me exactly where the aircon intake is? Edit: just tried to put some product (turns out it's a foam, not aerosol) in the fan part under the side passenger glove box... well you can't spray a foam upwards so I didn't get any in the aircon. So now we're all out of ideas. Last edited by AngelMoo; 09-18-2011 at 12:51 AM.

06-27-2012, 05:51 PM	#82
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	hi i recently put in my CAF it seems to fit a little to snug is this a bad thing? i know i got the correct size air filter i dont get it, like i kinda had to force the cover back on once i installed it __________________

11-13-2012, 02:25 PM	#88
bestyaris Drives: Polar White 4 Dr Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VA Posts: 22	reviving ancient thread..^^ any feedback from long term DIY ers? __________________ 2007 Yaris Base Sedan

04-26-2010, 09:39 PM	#73
fratzica Diesel Inside Drives: Yaris 1.4 D-4D Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bucharest Posts: 17	oh, good news then, I will use the airflow to cool the processor :) Thank you!

04-26-2010, 11:10 PM	#74
eddy love to drive View User's Garage Drives: 2010 yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: vancouver canada Posts: 56	great work and idea. But i work for a local parts store and the filter only costs me $10.74

08-18-2010, 04:03 PM	#75
Wildcat Drives: '07 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 12	I'm glad I found this forum. Sure enough, my 07 HB did not have a cabin filter installed. I just bought the allergen rated NAPA version, part #: FIL 4483. I figure $16 a year isn't going to kill me. Especially compared to what the dealer would charge for a 2 minute installation.

04-17-2012, 09:07 PM	#79
Crackerballer Drives: 08 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 74	Just wanted to reply that I just did this and it's an excellent write-up. I have a hard time believing this filter would put more strain on the system than a factory one, especially a clogged factory one. Thanks for the great idea.

04-24-2012, 08:56 PM	#80
xorrbit View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris 5-door Liftback Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 8	Just did this, seems to be working wonderfully. Saved me some money in my pocket :) Thanks!

04-25-2012, 11:43 AM	#81
hoperrs View User's Garage Drives: 06 Yaris RS 5dr bayou blue Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto/Sydney, Canada Posts: 22	Going to try this out. Ron.

06-28-2012, 12:23 PM	#85
BLH Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CT Posts: 281	Mine came with a small piece of paper with some diagrams. Showing where it is in the car and how to install it. Was easier than searching the owners manual or the service manuals that I downloaded.

08-22-2012, 04:48 AM	#87
Rockstar Drives: 2012 Yaris 5 door hatch MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia, Victoria Posts: 28	Wow US models really misses out on a lot of 'hidden' features. Aus gets this standard on all models

01-06-2013, 01:34 AM	#89
jRoss Drives: 2010 5spd sedan Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 137	I checked and i don't even have a cabin air filter. Wtf? Guess i'm going to do this diy. Ok nvm, did a lil research, it's normal.

08-05-2014, 11:13 PM	#90
albee213 Drives: No longer own a Yaris Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 25	K&N Performance/Cabin Air Filter for $39.99 each and might add 1hp and a throatier sound when you turn your heater/AC on!

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