When to replace the Air Filter on your LEXUS RX
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 2 year / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
LEXUS RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) 400h (MHU38_), LEXUS RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) 400h AWD (MHU38_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on LEXUS RX400h 2 (XU30) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for RX (MHU3_, GSU3_, MCU3_) and other LEXUS models
Tools
Replacement: air filter – Lexus RX XU30. Tools you might need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Clip removal tool
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – Lexus RX XU30. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: air filter – Lexus RX XU30. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the radiator support cover clips. Use a clip removal tool.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the radiator support cover.
  5. Step 5
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    Loosen the air intake fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Detach the air duct housing from the air filter housing.
  8. Step 8
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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  9. Step 9
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    Take off the filter lid.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 12
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    Replacement: air filter – Lexus RX XU30. Professionals recommend:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – Lexus RX XU30.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
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