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How to Remove the Air Filter on a Toyota Rav 4

Model: Toyota Rav 4 MK 3, Xa30 - Years 2006-2013
Part: Air filter

Learn how to remove and replace the engine air filter of a Toyota Rav 4. Open the car door, pull up the engine compartment release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, and lift the bonnet, securing it with the support rod. Remove the cover panel of the air box (unscrew the securing screws), uncover the air filter box cap, and extract the worn air filter. Insert a new filter into the designated housing (ensuring it fits snugly around the edges). Finally, reattach the air box cap and tighten the screws. Close the bonnet after maintenance.

Updated on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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