How to Change a Prius Cabin Air Filter - In 5 Minutes!

Greg shows you how to change cabin air filter in your 2004-2009 Prius. This cabin air filter installation procedure should take you less than 5 minutes. A cabin filter change is the best way to improve the air quality in your toyota prius. You do not have to go to the dealer and pay them over $75 when you can easily do it yoursel (DIY). It is so easy.

[thelmaneifeld]

Your video was so easy to follow, I went to the auto parts store, purchased the proper filter and put it in myself. Thank you from an 82 year old grandmother!

[supritipaul]

Thank you for this video. These are the moments I miss my dad not being here to show me things anymore. You made it so easy and now I don’t worry about being over charged for a simple task! Thank you

[leetcodeking]

I'm a 97 year old grandmother. Your video was so easy to follow. Thank you. Paid $7 dollars for a new air filter here in California.

[chrishuebner]

Incidentally, I'm a 72 year old woman and I change the filter in less than 1 minute!!!
Thanks, couldn't have done it without you.
jrs

[ginac]

I did this just today, following your great instructions! I have to take my Prius in tomorrow for a recall service. I mentioned that I might need a cabin air filter and asked if it's DYI. The service person told me "it's kind of tricky". Ha! No it was not, even for an older woman like me! Thank you so much.

[preuter]

Thanks, Greg. I've been paying $75 for this -- what a rip-off! Now I can do it myself for $15.  Great video.

[KennethPhotography]

Easy peasey! Thanks for the clear instructions. I had a feeling this was an easy replacement; no more paying the dealer to do it!

[thehammer]

Great 'how to'. I especially appreciate getting straight to the point with little intro and not wasting my time. My 2013 Prius filter is a little different, but the process is the same.

[theedgeofoblivious]

I bought one of these filters for $6 through Amazon and installed it using this video as instructions. It felt like it could not have been easier. This video is great. Thanks.

[MarkPlemmons]

Thanks so much for this video! This used to cost me $50 at the dealership - now I can do it for just the $10-$15 cost of the filter!

[jonathonheale]

Sitting at the dealership now, guy tells me that it will cost $150 for them to clear a mouse house out of my cabin filter. Google search saved me again. Thanks Car Angel

[Hennessey_and_smoke]

Good gracious this is a very underrated upload.

[Carpythesharky]

Friend of my mother was quoted $195 to do this from her local dealership. I'll be doing this tomorrow for her, and in return I get some fresh baked cookies. Win, win! Thanks for sharing.

[wildcathillsnaturalist]

Helpful video. It isn't always necessary to replace (= throw into landfill) your air cabin filter. Gently clean with warm water and soft brush, or vacuum it with a wand vacuum attachment. Be careful not to damage (tear) the filter, since then you will need to replace it. But you can reuse a time or two without issues. If your Prius AC seems to be not performing as well as it once did, this should always be your first step. My original filter was so clogged (based on the fine silt/dust of the rural roads I often drive) that the AC set to max was barely sufficient. After cleaning, only 2 'bars' of AC power was all I needed. 2012 Plug in Prius 102k miles.

[VRRother]

This video is a few years old, but is still relevant. Thanks so much! I am NOT in any way, shape or form knowledgeable about car maintenance. So easy and your directions were really clear. I never knew this filter existed before yesterday. I was surprised that the filter wasn't more dirty, so I must have PAID to have Toyota replace it at some point. No more!

[joecan]

Thanks so much ! Toyota dealership wants $79.99 to replace the filter ! That's crazy ! I even knew it didn't have to cost that much to replace for such a cheap part. Thanks again !

[pantinaprovina]

Thank you for such an incredibly detailed explanation from start to finish. I deeply appreciate it as someone who needs extremely clear instructions.

[HikerHansen]

Didn't realize there was more than 1 air filter in my Prius, and I've been driving it for 95, 000 miles! Dealer wanted $150 to replace it, I replaced for $8 in 5min with your video!

[danhjelm]

62 thumbs down are all Toyota dealership owners. 🤣

[PatrickGoddard]

Excellent explanation. I wish I had known how easy it was to replace this YEARS ago. I just did my Camry and it was soooo filthy. Doing our Prius next! :)