How to Replace the Air Cleaner in a Toyota Sienna

The Toyota Sienna is a popular minivan made for transporting passengers. To help the vehicle get better fuel economy, you should regularly change filters, including the air filter. A clean air filter will ensure the van gets maximum fuel economy and optimum power by providing a steady air flow to the engine. Changing the filter only takes a few minutes.

• 1

  Open the hood to access the air filter housing. The housing will be at the back of the engine compartment on the driver side.

• 2

  Unbolt the cover from the housing with a socket wrench. There will be two bolts to remove.

• 3

  Lift the cover up slightly to access the air filter. Release the two locking tabs in the air filter housing cover to release it from the housing.

• 4

  Pull the filter out by hand and replace it with a new filter. Ensure the new filter goes in the same way as the old filter.

• 5

  Place the cover back on to the filter housing. The tabs will lock once the cover is in place.

• 6

  Start the two bolts by hand to ensure they seat correctly. Tighten with a socket wrench.

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  Close the hood.