Directly above the battery, right side of the engine compartment. It's inside the black air-filter-box.
At least it's like that on my Celica.
The 1996 Toyota Corolla does not have a cabin filter.
Unlatch little clips on airbox. (4). Lift lid, take out filter. Put new filter in. Put lid down. Latch little clips.
http://www.allergybegone.com/toyota-avalon-celica-camry-cabin-air-filter.html
there is no cabin air filter on a 1996 Camry
right next to Air filter box.
there is no cabin air filter on a 96.
The fuel filter is located on the drivers side under but close to the air filter and the brake master cylinder.
see this page, you can either follow this approach or purchase a new cabin filter (it's called AIR REFINER FILTER in Celica Repair Manual) and replace it http://spaldam.com/cars/rita/Interior/cabinfilter/
the Haynes Repair manual Refers to it as an Air hose I also have a 93 GT
Yes, a Toyota Camry has a cabin air filter
Inside the gas tank. Unless you're talking about the fuel filter. The fuel filter is located in the front, near the driver side strut tower. You'll have to remove the air filter housing and air intake hose to see it properly.
may want to check your air intake,filter, and the cat. converter