Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual page 529

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
glove box.
5 Unlock the filter cover (
the filter cover out of the claws
( B ), and remove the filter
cover.
6 Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
 Without the filter case
 With the filter case
Remove the filter case.
The " UP" marks shown on the filter
should be pointing up.
A ), pull
7 When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
■ Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning
filter according to the maintenance
schedule (P.482). In dusty areas or
areas with heavy traffic flow, early
replacement may be required.
■ If air flow from the vents decreases
dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the fil-
ter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■ When using the air conditioning
system
Make sure that a filter is always
installed.
Using the air conditioning system
without a filter may cause damage to
the system.