Canada - A/C - Air Filter Maintenance

Bulletin
0771

Issue Date
1999-12-02

Reference
HA-99-005

Model
Avalon

Year Range
2000 ~ 2004

Market
Canada

Component
HA

Subject:
AIR CONDITIONER AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

A new high efficiency Air Conditioner particle filter has been provided on 2000-2004 Model Year Avalon vehicles to help remove dust, pollen and other air impurities. This filter is fitted as standard equipment on the XLS and is also available as a Dealer Installed Option on the XL grade vehicle.

Maintenance Requirements:

NOTE:
The A/C air filter may clog after long use. As a result, if maintenance is not performed as outlined above, the Air Conditioning, Heating and Defogging performance may be reduced.

PART NUMBER INFORMATION:

A/C FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT

(a) Remove the under cover

(b) Remove the airbag harness cover.

NOTE:
Do not disconnect the airbag harness.

(d) Remove the 4 screws and 1 bolt.
- Remove glove box

(e) Disconnect the trunk opener switch connector.

2. REMOVE FILTER CASE
- Remove the filter case (reuse) from the blower unit.

HINT:
Hold the left and right knobs at both ends of the filter case at the same time, and pull out the knob to the front.

3. REPLACE FILTER
(a) Remove and discard the original filter.
(b) Install a new filter to the filter case.

NOTE:
- The filter edges must be inserted under the hooks on the filter case.
- The filter must be assembled with the "UP" mark on the filter facing the same direction as the same mark on the filter case.

4. INSTALL FILTER
- Install the filter case to the original position in the blower unit.

NOTE:
- Position the "UP" mark on the case side to the front with the arrow facing up, and install the blower assembly in the blower unit.
- Both edges of the case must be secured. (Air will leak, air flow will decrease and an unusual noise will occur if the filter is not secured.)

5. REINSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT

(a) Install the glove box, then reconnect the trunk opener switch connector.

HINT: Install the bottom of the glove box first, then rotate the glove box with the bottom as the fulcrum.

(b) Install the 4 screws and 1 bolt.

6. INSTALL AIRBAG HARNESS COVER
(a) Route the airbag harness cover through the vehicle hole.

(b) Reinstall the airbag harness cover.

NOTE: Take care not to pinch the airbag harness when reinstalling the airbag harness cover.

7. REINSTALL UNDER COVER

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.