How do you change the air filter on a 2006 Toyota solara six cylinder?

Answer 1

Curiously, the instructions for this normal maintenance item isn't included in your owner's manual. The good news is, it's really simple.

1. Open the hood and look for the intake box on the driver's side of the engine compartment.

2. Loosen the two 10 mm bolts on the outside edge of the box. Also loosen the clamp holding the top of the box to a black tube running to the mass airflow sensor. Unplug the connector to the sensor (just to get it out of the way)

3. With everything loosened, lift the top edge of the air box on the bolt side. It's hinged and will simply swing up and out of the way leaving you staring at the filter.

4. Remove the filter. If it's filthy, replace it with the appropriate part available at any auto supply store.

5. Clean out the inside of the air box if you see dust, cobwebs, rodent nests or anything else in there that might foul your new filter.

6. Replace the filter then button everything up in the reverse of opening. The hinges on the lid opposite the two bolts can be a little grumpy but be patient and don't force anything. The lid should fit easily and the bolts will line up without any hammering, levering or other force needed.

You're done. The next filter check is in 5000 miles. Your owner's manual mandates a replacement every 30,000 miles but for some drivers it's sooner than that.

Don't forget to check your cabin air filter. If the engine filter needed replacement, chances are pretty good the cabin filter needs the same and 'that' procedure 'is' in your owner's manual.

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