rbloedow

Instead of getting ripped off at your Toyota dealership for their filters, just make your own! This mod ins't model specific, the glove box on the xA should come off in the same matter.

Supplies needed for this task:
- Home air filter, preferably one that filters out pollen and dust and with wire mesh supporting it.
- scissors
- duck tape

Step one:

- Clean out your glove box.


Step two:



- Look on both sides of the glove box, you'll see a small peg on each side holding the box in. Put some pressure on one side, that side of the glove box should pop out, then proceed with the other. The bottom stays on via a simple hinge. The box should be out now.


Step three:

- Remove the filter tray by pressing the tabs on each side of the tray.


Step four:



- Cut your filter to size, You should be able to get at least 4 filters out of one large filter. IF you can find one that has a charcoal layer, get it. The charcoal will filter out smells from the air - I couldn't find one at Lowes or Home Depot, though. I settled on a 3M Filtrete filter for 14 bucks.
- After cutting the filter, make sure you tape up the sides without cardboard. Be sure to ensure that the filter medium makes good contact with the tape, you don't want any holes where the air can bypass the filter. I didn't have any duck tape, so I settled on electrical tape
- When you insert the filter in the tray, it'll need some coaxing and bending to fit in the tray.
- Ensure that there are no gaps around the filter. Store the rest of the large filter in a closed area, away from dust.


Step five:

- Reinsert the filter into it's cabin.
- When reattaching the glove box, make sure the box's bottom hinges make contact with their notches first, then with a little force the two pegs should pop back behind the dash.


Step six:
- Enjoy your clean air

randode

iTrader: (-2)

so do they sell a filter that goes in the tray? why do we have the tray and no filter?

qualityscion

Yes, they do sell one. It is the same as the Echo. I can not answer why not, but it is cool that it does have the ability to have one like the more expensive cars. :D :D

rbloedow

I haven't got the slightest idea, but I know they want TOOOOO much for it

Cardinal_Fang

Thanks for the tip...and especially for the illustrations! This will be a definite mod once we get into air-conditioning season---which in this neck of the woods, is 9 months out of the year....

C.F.

qualityscion

In this forum post is the part#!

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...bin+air+filter

bBted

thanks for the DIY writeup...im definitely doing this later this week

George

Two possible reasons:

1. Cost. Parts left out cost nothing.
2. This is a potential "dealer installed accessory" (and I'll wager that it will quickly become one now!)

Great work on this writeup by rbloedow!

George <--on his way to Home Despot

batute

I checked my xA and yep..no cabin filter, just the tray...omw to lowes now

scionlife

This is now a Scion Life tech article:
https://www.scionlife.com/tech/interior_filter.php

Darren

rbloedow

Kick ___

Djuan

good job ! You must of been real curious or had too much time on your hands !

rbloedow

Nah - a fellow member just led me to Echo Friends, where I researched it a bit It literally took about 10 minutes to do, and about 10 minutes to write

quadraphonic

;) Echo FANS!

It's a great AND easy mod to do.. look for an active carbon layer though as it really makes a difference in filtering outside odors.

I believe the Toyota cost is around $20-25.

They sell them at brandsport.com as well, if they aren't listed under the Scions, check under the Echo.

George

Now, does K&N make an interior air filter? Will it make the car faster? Will I drive better with oil mist on my glasses...

quadraphonic

No K&N, but I'm pretty sure they've got Cold Air Cabin Filters ready to go..

Cut driving times in half..

You drive twice as fast because it's so damn cold in the car.

batute

thanks for posting this rbloedow !





no tape needed I think, just stretch the wire to the side...

Djuan

quadraphonic

Pics don't work..

batute

damn imagestation


http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289336393 or http://photos.yahoo.com/pinoy2@pacbell.net