Help me out! 1999, Toyota Camry, Cabin Air Filter Location????? 

Here is an update on the cabin air filter situation. A few days after the video was made I brought it to a car service. They did the same thing I did and looks in the same places that I had mentioned in the video NO Cabin Air Filter Was Found... Next, someone had make a comment on this video showing thst it is possible to clean up the the black thing I was touching but I would have to remove the entire frount dash bord and that just a waste of my time. Thankyou for commenting and asking questions but I have come to the conclusion that I don't have an cabin filter. Let me know if you still want me to look in any other places and I'll make a video for it if others would like it aswell. Untill next time all.

Dude you saved me from taking apart my entire cabin. This video saved me the hassle and now i have my afternoon back.

97-01 Camry no cabin air filter don't bother searching for it

please dont take this video down it WILL help others with the comment section alone... Best of luck Nathan

This video comment section was the only real info I found on the whole of the interwebs hahahah CAMRY GANG STRONG😂☮ . Thanks brother!

this is still helping people today just know that this saved me

I also have a 1999 Camry and your video was very helpful to me so, thank you for making it. I too looked around for the filter but not as energetically as you did so you saved me, and many others I am sure, hours of work for nothing. You may want to leave this video up so it will help others in the future. Sorry to hear you lost the Camry, they are great cars.

There is no cabin air filter these models did not have it until after 2001 the only thing they have are metal screens in each individual air vent to prevent debris from flying in your face if you are experiencing low air pressure out of the screens are most likely clogged up and need to be removed you could do that by removing each vent looking down it with a flashlight and taking out a the screens

Cabin Filter Replacement: Toyota Camry 1997-2001. Our research indicates that your vehicle does not have a cabin air filter (also known as a pollen or AC filter). ... This mesh is part of the vehicle and does not need to be changed. I did a google search: '97 camry cabin air filter' and that's what came up. I like tearing stuff apart though too, so I commend you on your efforts!

I have a 2000 Solara and it is basically a Camry model, this is the same case! there is an air filter under the hood but no cabin filter, The screws are too far to take off the glove compartment and I thank everyone for helping this guy out and myself! saved me $$ too

2004 and up models are equipped with Cabin Air Filters. Earlier models do not.

Thanks for the video helped alot... I was so lost when trying to locate the cabin air filter in my '99 camry haha. Most cabin air filters are behind the golve box but I guess old models just don't have it.

Looking for mine too. Good comments. Thanks for keeping the vid up.

Dude, there’s no official filter for your US year model. What you were touching can be extracted by removing the plastic on top of the firewall. Inside that plastic you will also find the windshield wiper’s motor. 👍🏽

I just looked through my 99’ Camry in those two spots. The one by the glove box and by the foot rest. I believe the video that showed the foot rest was a right hand drive Camry. I pulled back the carpet from the passenger side by the console and discovered a false air filter where there would have been one. Mine is part of the plastic mold, but that would also imply that some models or different years might actually have one there. It's worth a look and easy to get at. My 99' Camry is also the Japanese version.

Only Camry’s 97-00!made in Japan came with cabin air filters. There are some in the US . But are really rare

If you want to replace the lightbulb for your glove box, Pull the switch cartridge out toward you. Then tip it over so you're looking at the bottom. It's a little tiny lightbulb that pushes into a slot there. It's right in the switch assembly.

I’m sure you know by now that these years of cars didn’t have cablin filters yet

No cabin filter on 1999 and 2000 Toyota Camry. Check the repair manual also. So, No need to search for it. Hope it helps.

Gracias hermano tu video me ayudo a no quitarle la guantera a mi camry 99.y en autozone me dijeron que no lleva filtro de cabina para el A/C

People are saying that the 3rd and 4th gen camrys don't have a cabin filter, while this is correct, they CAN and do have the mounts for cabin filters - early model 92-93 camrys will have a cover beside the driver's pedal (for RHD models the cover might be on the left side of the driver's footwell) - peel back the carpet by the velcro squares to not damage the liner, (for LHD models) remove the plastic cover, then the cover for the cabin filter slot will be right there, secured by two tabs at the top and a retaining loop at the bottom. Take off this cover, and the slot is right there, waiting for a filter to go in. Just be sure to clean out 20+ years of crud there. For 94 onwards, they changed the AC unit - if the unit uses white ABS plastic instead of black, you will need to cut out the slot. In place of the slot is an indent of plastic that has blocked it off - this indent is actually narrower than the filter, so you will need to cut out a hole approx 2mm from the edge of the line that goes around the slot that helps to form a seal with the cover. Use a dremel to get some holes where you can then stab a box cutter in. It's hard work, but using the dremel is awkward and you'll end up melting the plastic and spraying melted plastic everywhere and it'll also get on the dremel.

Cabin or pollen filter is on driver side. Pull back carpet next to foot rest and the white plastic hub you see under the carpet holds 2 filters. Unplug the harnesses connected to it and look to the right side of the hub. There should be a straight up and down plastic door to Pop off and the filters are in there.

Cabin air filters weren’t a thing until recently, i have the same car 2000 v6.

I went to an auto parts store and they said a 2000 camary didn't have one either.

I have a 2001 CE model and it doesn't have a cabin air filter, if that helps at all...

The non-US 1997-2001 Toyota Camry uses a cabin air filter located in the exact same position as the 1997-2001 Lexus ES300 and it’s also the same filter

There is NO CABIN AIR FILTER. If there was, it would be listed in the owner's manual. Recommend that you remove the blower motor & squirrel cage & clean the squirrel cage, even with bleach & q-tips. It was packed with leaves & the motor burned out. Then the chipmunks put acorns inside a couple of times. At least vacuum it out. (The chipmunks also chew the engine air filter & the firewall insulation). If you can find where the corresponding Lexus model for the same year had it mounted you may be able to modify the duct and install a filter!

Did you find it? Unless you did, I think I'm starting to now understand why no one seems to know. There really isn't a "cabin air filter" per se' on the USA Camrys. What there is is the foam thing you touched in the video.... it's a non-replacable foam intake filter for the fan's intake. This is so the fan doesn't become filthy and get out of balance and make noise. The foam may also provide somewhat cleaner cabin air, but that's not really its purpose. A cabin filter should be made out of the same celluloid fibers the engine's air filter is made outta. Please let me know if you ever did find a replaceable cabin filter. That would mean I'm barkin' up the wrong tree.

The parts department at the Toyota dealership said they start making cabin filters for Camrys 2002 on up

Got a 2k Camry v6 and it does not have a cabin air filter too!!

I have a 98 camry myself and come to find out there is no cabin air filter in the 97-01 camry unless in certain regions

2003 toyota solara doesn't have one behind glovebox either

There’s no filter on the 1999 Camry don’t take nothing else apart. The only thing you can do is in the center air vents there’s a screen like a window bug screen you can take something long and rip it out and you will have more air flow ..

The part that u stuck your finger in and broke is the filter u must pull the tray out that holds the filter and move the wires to the side .

That circular box with bolt around it was your fan motor. You can replace your fan motor by opening that box.

I guess it depends if that toyota was made European, american or Japanese. That's why some people do find a cabin filter in their car near the brake peddle or gas peddle

I was looking crazy for the same on a 2000 toyota corolla and nothing but Auto zone said it has one.i call it bullshit cuz most the time they don't even know what their talking about.i just saw the small foam filter but how the hell u take that out or are you suppose to?🤔It may not have one is what I'm thinking. Any input would help if someone sees this comment

97-2000 camry as far as ive been able to find does not have a dedicated cabin air filter, the car's air filter does the work for all air that goes throygh the car, including the cab

Yes there is a filter. You must unscrew on that lower panel. Then pull that black panel and filter is in the lower left. Contact Auto zone or O'Reilly's automotive store. There are 1ks of 1999 Toyota Camry LE on the road. Also go to EBay for a owners manual..

Thank you very much for this video! Such a help

There is no cabin filter in these year toyota, but it has feuture that black thing which looks like some filter its actually filter. You push lever than you smell smth from outside and it will close air entering inside, but still suck air from cabin itself. A smell stays outside. Its in center console it shows aur circulating inside cabin in pic whilw if you push to otger side it shows aur entering cabin from outside

Camry had no cabin air filter until 2001 or later, so don’t waste your time on this, bro

Funny how these didn't come with cabin air filters when 6th gen corollas did

Same problem on 2001 Camry. I guess im returning the cabin filter.

There is no cabin air filter according to manufacturer

The cabin filter is located behind the gas pedal, to the right. It's an odd 2-piece design. Denso part number 453-1002. I found this thread: www.toyotanation.com/threads/gen3-camry-cabin-air-filter-upgrade-diy.1385481/#post-11549225 The thread only mentions the 92-96 models, but it will also work on 97-01

Thanks for saving me some time I am going to mess with if it gives me problems

Hello Nathan, I know for a fact the caban air filter was started to be put in behind the glove starting in 2001 and later. I have a 2000 Camry le. The actual system is the very fine mesh below the wiper arms to keep the debris out of the HVAC. A cabin filter is a better system. Unfortunately morons designed these early model's. So one good thing we save on a part lol. I'm basically an American car owner. Took this Camry over from my mom who got too old. Low mileage and a good second car. My main car is a mint 2006 300. Cabin filter is right there against my fire wall. Takes about three minutes to do. Switch over to k&n. Lifetime man. Worth the extra cash. Just have to maintain it once a year. So I hope these fact helped.

I was having the same problem and I just called Toyota and they said there was not one exclusive for it. It is the same that filters the air that goes to the engine

Well Nathan. You didnt find it because it does not exist in that models year..kinda lame but yeah. Camry's always seem to place the cabin filter behind the glove box and have a little hatch in later years to access them.

I think you have to take out the entire dash and everything behind it. Then you gotta take out the entire ac unit. Why is because theres no clip or door to access the filter. You got split the ac unit open to access the filter. I tried but I just couldn't get off everything to get at the ac unit.

You touch the air filter and broke it the back wall beside the glove box it's a frame u pull out

I looked for that stupid cabin filter too and couldn't find it. I feel your pain.

I know this is a little bit late. But what I'm understanding the 1997 - 2000 Camry's didn't come with a cabin air filter. I'm not sure but I think that the 2001 Camry's did come with a cabin air filter. Still I'm not sure. I have a 2000 Camry LE 4 cylinder that was given to me by my late cousin it was his father's Camry. I'm the 4th owner of the Camry. I'm restoring the Camry. It wasn't taken care or maintained. I'm doing just that. But no there's no cabin air filter for those years of Camry's I don't like it but that's the way it is.

I have 2000 Toyota Camry LE V6 and auto parts owner said there’s no cabin air filter replacement for 1999 and 2000.

my 2001 doesn't seem to have a filter

Same as mine I have a 2001 Camry maybe i can help a little bit I saw a 1 screw upper front big one 3 small screws on the right side, front and to the far behind left side connected in the middle of the filter box and you have to remove by hand also the adjuster air flow direction at the upper left (white plastic)

I just went through most of what you went through although the users manual says behind the glove box. I managed to get it out (broke the 2 stoppers after repeated removal and putting it back) and there appears to be no filter unless it is where you had your hand at 3:10 Mine is a 2001 or 2002 (not sure) model so maybe they started putting filters after 2001 or 2002.

Hey man I have the same car and it's suppost to be under neath wear the glove box is and there is four clips you have to take out and pull that part out and it's rite there

NO in cabin air filter found out that the toyota camry 1999 half of the car is american and half is japanese it depends on the vin # I was looking as well and thought it was down on the drivers side only because I see I have leaves at the bottom of the fender still can't find it . not there thanks for the video A.J

They don't have removable ones. They are built into to the top vents.

My Haynes Repair Manual (Toyota Camry 1997 - 2001) does not mention a cabin air filter anywhere. Also, I checked on Napa Auto Parts and on Auto Zone and they both have zero filters that will be an exact fit. But once I changed the year of the Camry to 2002, both Auto Zone and Napa had the exact fit for the cabin air filter. Based on my research, I don't believe Toyota made cabin air filters in the Camry prior to 2002.

So owners must find a way to clean evaporator regularly without removing dashboard

Don’t take this the wrong way but they wouldn’t make them that hard to access. Everyone that I have seen are right behind the glove box when you open it and they have a access panel that is clearly marked and easily removed

I have 2000 corolla ce and don't have filter too 😪 very sad because small bad wen turns on the ac, the unique thing can do is get a external air purifier and heat your car o cool down and put on the purifier before you got inside the car

I know this is a old vid but has anyone attempted to find this elusive filter that the Haynes manual claims is in there? Just got my 2000 and the manual but wanted to get clarification from someone else with the book that has looked and it’s definitely none existent or might have found what the book mentions

My 2000 does not have ONE ON THE INSIDE. just on the outside, engine bay. FELT SOOOO BAD FOR YOU PULLING CAR APART.

Instead of tearing into your car first I'm wondering if you searched the internet pretty sure Toyota didn't put cabin air filters into their car (in US anyway in 1999) I looked into it online for my sons 1998 Corolla and sure enough no cabinair filter can't remember now but I think it wasn't until 2002 they got the filter

When you pause on 3:54, there's a little tab with a screw on it that hangs under the plastic on the right side. It appears that if you were to cut the black plastic, you could get to it, but I really have no way of confirming it. When cross-referencing the video of the Japanese version ( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-64xEvX2ogyo.html ), that guy's cabin air filter at 2:11 matches up to this location. I'm pretty sure they didn't leave it out. Who knows why they did it? I may do a little investigating myself. Mine smells like pollen and its making me sick! Thanks for the vid. Your camera work was really shaky, though, which made it hard to make out anything.

I have the same problem . My 99 4runner i tôok out the glove box and there s no filter,. While other 4runner is verry easy.

I'm in the same boat. I have a 2002 Toyota Corolla and searched for it and couldnt find it. Been hearing some dont have one and others do. I have a very basic basic model. I cant adjust steering wheel and I have no power locks or windows. Hope this helps with some people who have the same model and year

Thank you Soo much, I was searching for it as well and I found this comment section

Poor guy he really needed help! You wanna know if you do have a 2002 or later, dealer labels them, "FILTER SUB-ASSY, CLEAN AIR" and not cabin filters. 1996-2001 you may not use one. 1st bet you enquire dealer with you vin. Save you from getting so dizzy watching!

in my 97 camry the cabin filter is near the gas pedal.. pain in the a** to take out and put back in.

Its behind the center console. Remove the carpet in the driver side, when thats done the filter is found to the right of the gas pedal between the engine and the center console

I have a brutal headache when I drive my 02 corolla and I think its bc of what I am inhaling but I don't have a cabin air filter

I have the same problem with my 05 Camry V6..

I have a Toyota corolla 1999 model Japan made,its two years now,am still searching for the cabin filter,wanted to clean it,I smell dust whenever I switch on my aircon

The 1999 has no cabin air filter. That started with the 2002

I think is right next to gas ⛽️ pedal

i have the same car. my mechanic told me that it's in the glove box in some of the 99's there's like a plastic shield. he said just gently cut thou the plastic and it should be behind that. hope you finds yours best of luck

Tenia el mismo problema pero en mi tacoma prerunner 99 le desarme igual el dashboard y busque pero no logre encontrar el cabin air filter , asi que entonces tambien llego ala conclusion que estos modelos no tienen eso.

My Corolla 1998 has the same problem. No cabin air filter whats so ever. You did way-to-much to realize it. I did check before getting to what you have done. Sorry for that

Not knowing what you're doing can get you hurt sometimes. Those yellow wires behind the airbag are for the for just that! There is a procedure for rendering the system safe. Did you at least unhook the battery? You had your face/body too close for my comfort! If that had somehow gone off (and they have) you'd be dead or pretty sorry. Go out and get yourself a nice manual! For 20 or so bucks you won't have to ask others that don't know much either! When ever I buy any car new or used it's the first thing I go out and buy! A car Bible! Do it today...

36brainiac has a 1:30 video for your car. I have a 96 Camry and had the same problem. Check behind the heater controls. My access door is drivers side. Yours I think is passenger side

Thanks for not letting me pull it all apart to find nothing

4:42 that is a filter

1999 Toyota Camry or Solara have no air filter. Just clean the evaporator. There is RU-vid video for this. 11/21/2017.

Did you check behind the glove box?

Clean fan A/c they don't have filter A/C

It is on the right side under the wheel near the pedal ..

Hey.i had the same problem looking for my cabin fter in 2002 Toyota only to find out it dont have one

Dear comment section this is no longer relevant because the car was totalled and I no longer drive this car. The car never had a cabbin air filter and it no longer serves me so I'm takeing the video down at the end of the month. If there are any futher questions about the car please let me know and I'll do my best to get back to you.

I think u got trolled on the filter location there no filter at all

The air filter is on the side of the gas pedal. Not on the side near the door. Also not behind the glove box. You need to pry off the carpet. After you pry off the carpet, you will see a plastic cover to the air filter at the very front Its quite hard to get to. Remove the cover and pull out the filter.

I did some research for you about this and it appears that there is NO CABIN AIR FILTER in the 1999 model year Toyota Camry. They did have them in the Lexus for that year but the Camry didn't follow until another year or so later. Now you can put everything back together and return the filter you bought. Have a great day!

I saw video said 2000 camry got no air filter i sae video said next to gaz pedal⛽️

I tried Same search with my camry 2001 , 4 cyl. not find it anywhere behind the gloves box and on driver side under the carpet.I bought cabin air filter on ebay ,they said exact fit to camry 01,but it does not have cabin filter .So I stoped looking around.I will try to use that filter to my Avalon 04 , if it fits. don't know.

It is probably the same filter for the engine. I am having the same problem exactly this moment. What a shame they make these things so complicated. That's why EVs will rule sooner than later.

Doesn't have a cabin air filter.