When to replace the Air Filter on your TOYOTA RAV4
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 2 year / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.4 4WD (ACA31, ACA33), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.0 4WD (ACA30_), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.4 (ACA36, ACA38), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 3.5 4WD (GSA33), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.5 4WD (ASA33), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 2.5 (ASA38), TOYOTA RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) 3.5 4WD (GSA33) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for RAV 4 III (ACA3_, ACE_, ALA3_, GSA3_, ZSA3_) and other TOYOTA models
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Tools
Replacement: air filter – Toyota RAV4 III. Tools you'll need:
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – Toyota RAV4 III. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Toyota RAV4 III – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  4. Step 4
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    Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the clamp and fasteners on the air filter intake pipe. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  8. Step 8
    Take off the filter lid.
    Step 9
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – Toyota RAV4 III. Professionals recommend:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
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