jmel Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I just purchased a 1997 ES300 at an auction. The previous owner must have been a pipe smoker, so I am challenged with eliminating the odors in the car. My first mission was to try to replace the cabin air filter. I was able to locate the cabin air filter through a small opening to the right of the gas pedal. Now that I found it, how do I remove and replace that filter? Any other ideas on truly eliminating odors without masking with another odor? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I used this product on a few cars with great success. Check it out: http://www.car-odors.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidito Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I actually had that problem on an old camry. i sprayed it from time to time but i also rode with the vents open. when one smokes in a car sometimes the smell goes through the ventilation and it just stinks up the whole system. it took a while but it eventually left. sorry i cant help with the air filter deal but i figured this might help you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundra-lover Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 I just purchased a 1997 ES300 at an auction. The previous owner must have been a pipe smoker, so I am challenged with eliminating the odors in the car. My first mission was to try to replace the cabin air filter. I was able to locate the cabin air filter through a small opening to the right of the gas pedal. Now that I found it, how do I remove and replace that filter? Any other ideas on truly eliminating odors without masking with another odor? Thanks! I have had my 97' ES for a couple of months now, and when I went down to the dealership, they told me that the 97's didn't have a cabin filter to replace? Do you know something different? Sounds like you found one next to the foot pedal, but do you happen to know of a replacement part number? I would like to go back and explain this to the dealership if you have it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmel Posted January 30, 2004 Author Share Posted January 30, 2004 I have had my 97' ES for a couple of months now, and when I went down to the dealership, they told me that the 97's didn't have a cabin filter to replace? Do you know something different? Sounds like you found one next to the foot pedal, but do you happen to know of a replacement part number? I would like to go back and explain this to the dealership if you have it. Thanks! Yes, there is a cabin air filter (actually consists of 2 pieces). The part number is 88-880-33020 (don't know if the dashes are included in the number), $57.50 from the dealer parts department. You have to be a contortionist to get at the opening, but if you get in and take a look, you will see what I mean. Hopefully, we can figure out how to remove and replace it! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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