Eight years after its debut, the Toyota Corolla was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the best-selling model. As of 2013, over 35 million cars have been sold.

The most popular Corolla is in the CIS and Russia, including in body variations:

• E120 (2000 - 2007);
• E150 (2008, 2012).

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The equipment is not fussy about maintenance; it will take a couple of minutes to replace the Toyota Corolla cabin filter yourself. Knowledge and experience are not required.

Importance of the filter element

The filter prevents the following from entering the cabin:

• asphalt particles;
• dust;
• pollen;
• road salts;
• dispute;
• pieces of leaves, etc.

The permeability of this element ensures air exchange in the cabin.

Cabin filter replacement frequency

The Toyota Corolla manufacturer indicates the desirability of changing the cabin filter every 20 thousand km. However, this frequency is only sufficient on good roads. In Russian conditions, to maintain normal air exchange in the cabin, it is recommended to install a new element every 10 thousand km.

It should be changed less often if the car is used in the northern regions of the country, where low temperatures last longer and there is a small amount of dust in the air.

In the southern steppe regions, the procedure must be performed more often due to the high rate of clogging. Strong winds are common here, lifting a lot of small debris into the air.

The fact that it is time to replace the dust-retaining element is indicated by a persistent unpleasant odor inside the car, the rapid appearance of a layer of dust on surfaces, and a decrease in the intensity of the air flow. Fogging of windows also indicates the need to perform the procedure.

Why do most car owners prefer carbon filters?

Structurally, the cabin filter can consist of several layers, but in the case of the carbon version, it includes activated carbon, which is capable of absorbing chemical compounds at the molecular level. Thus, you protect yourself from any harmful substances present in exhaust gases, which is important in many cases (when driving in traffic jams, in tunnels, near polluted industrial zones, livestock farms and other similar places). Advantages of using carbon filter elements:

• when driving in congested conditions, you can use a fan or car air conditioner without any problems (there is no need to turn on the recirculation mode);
• an uncontaminated carbon filter helps reduce glass fogging;
• the level of air purification increases to 95-98%;
• the interior is completely protected from the penetration of external odors and volatile chemicals harmful to health.

Criterias of choice

The filter must be the correct size for the car's socket. Dimensions may vary slightly depending on the year of manufacture and manufacturer. If a parameter mismatch is detected, the element cannot be installed. Standard options are suitable for Toyota Corolla, marked with article number 87139-YZZ07. Coal models mounted on this vehicle are designated No. 88568-52010.

Pros of a carbon filter

Carbon models have a layer of activated carbon. It blocks not only dust particles, but also vapors:

• sulfur dioxide;
• benzene;
• ozone;
• carbon monoxide, etc.

The carbon version is capable of trapping many harmful compounds that make up exhaust gases, as well as trapping unpleasant odors. It is believed that pathogenic microorganisms cannot multiply in it.

Article number and cost of the original cabin filter for Corolla 150 and its analogues

Filters with different catalog numbers are installed on the Toyota Corolla 150 car. The article number depends both on the country to which the machine is produced for export, and on the year of its manufacture. At the same time, replaceable filter cartridges are completely interchangeable. The cost of branded standard filter elements ranges from 450 to 800 rubles. The article numbers for cabin filters are presented below:

• 8713952020;
• 87139YZZ20;

In addition to the original filter for the Toyota Corolla 150, a number of analogs are produced from third-party manufacturers. The best of them are summarized in the table below.

Table - Analogues of the cabin filter for Corolla 150

Manufacturer	vendor code	Cost, ruble
Sakura	CAC1112	280-320
Knecht-Mahle	LA395	300-350
Starline	SFKF9470	200-220
Blue Print	ADT32514	240-260
Denso	DCC1007	360-400
Parts-Mall	PMF081	180-200
Masuma	MC2038	300-340

The Toyota Corolla 150 also uses a carbon filter. Its cost is from 700 to 1200 rubles. The article numbers of original carbon filters installed on cars are given below:

• 8713902020;
• 87139YZZ16;
• 17801YZZ06;
• 0897400820;
• 8713906080;
• 8713950100;
• 87139YZZ08;
• 87139YZZ10.

Third-party manufacturers produce analogues of branded coal products, which are not inferior to the original in terms of performance characteristics and quality. A list of the best brands is given in the table below.

Table - Analogues of the carbon filter on the Corolla 150

Firm	Article number	Approximate cost, ruble
Nipparts	J1342027	320-370
Blue Print	ADT32522	240-280
Profit	15203112	220-260
Parts-Mall	PMF077	200-280
Japan Parts	FAATY13	140-200
Brother Star	XDK113	160-1900
Interparts	IPCA107	190-240

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the cabin filter on a Toyota Corolla

The process of replacing the cabin filter on a Toyota Corolla has some peculiarities. You should remove all items stored in the glove compartment. If you need to change the filter element in winter, it is recommended to warm up the interior, because After freezing, plastic becomes brittle and can break during manipulation.

The glove compartment should be opened and pressed on its sides to release the stops. The cover is removed from the grooves on the lower mount. This will allow you to access the panel. It is secured with latches, so it is easy to remove.

Then you need to carefully remove the used element so that the debris that has accumulated on it does not fall onto the furnace fan. Be sure to compare the old and new elements. Their dimensions must match.

After this, you need to clean the air duct of dust and seeds that have fallen inside. You can use a soft brush. A new element is inserted into the socket. Then, carefully, so as not to damage the latches, mount the protective panel back. Only after this can the glove compartment be installed.

How often should I replace it?

According to the regulations for the ninth generation, replacing the Toyota Corolla cabin filter must be performed at even-numbered maintenance, that is, every 20 thousand kilometers.

In most modern cars, this periodicity is more frequent, and the filter is not always able to work adequately for such a long time.

Therefore, in most cases, it makes sense to talk about the wisdom of replacing the cabin filter on Corollas every 10,000 km, with the only exception being the northern regions - their winters are long, so the rate of filter contamination with dust and organic matter is noticeably lower.

The most severe operating conditions are in non-chernozem regions: in the summer, the filter actively collects pollen, fluff, road dust and soot microparticles from the exhaust; in the fall, wet leaves are added to this, which quickly lead to the development of rot on the filter curtain.

Consumable replacement time

While doing its job, the cabin filter part becomes clogged with dust, dirt, pollen over time; insects can get into it in the summer and fallen leaves in the fall. Therefore, it is important to change the “stuffing” of the ventilation system on time.

According to the data specified in the manufacturer's operating manual, the filtration part in a Toyota car must be replaced with a new one after 20,000 km, that is, during every second maintenance. But there are nuances:

• if the car is rarely used, it is recommended to change this part at least once a year, even if the cherished 20,000 km on the meter have not yet reached;
• if the car is used more often for driving around the city, it is worth reducing the figure to 10,000 km and changing the cabin filter earlier than the manufacturer advises. Constantly being in the flow of other cars contributes to increased load during the filtration process due to the large number of microparticles of soot from exhaust gases and dust raised by tires from the road;
• when the machine is operated most of the time at low air temperatures (northern region), the filter element can be changed less frequently - there are no major pollutants;
• areas with a warm climate, on the contrary, require more frequent replacement: this is affected by insects, a large amount of dust, fluff and pollen during the flowering period;
• those who drive on roads near black soil will have to buy new consumables less often, but the more common sandy loam soils contribute to the rapid deterioration of the filter element;
• People with hypersensitivity to air quality and allergies to dust or fluff are recommended to change this part as often as possible.

Doctors and specialists who study the negative impact of vehicles on the human body are actively advocating for more frequent replacement of the filter part. They recommend changing it twice a year: in the spring - after the flowering period, and in early to mid-autumn, so as not to breathe summer dust and particles of rotten leaves in the car.

The reason for replacing or at least cleaning the filter element ahead of time may be too weak airflow during ventilation operation and fogging of the windshield. Typically, these symptoms mean that the paper or charcoal part is clogged and is too difficult for it to let air through.

Choosing a cabin filter

The original consumables for Toyota Corolla are in the catalog under article numbers and numbers 88568-52010, 87139-YZZ07, 871390-D070 and 87139-0702. It is advisable to use one of the above if you choose from paper rather than coal consumables.

Of course, there are a lot of analogues on sale that are just as suitable for this machine as the original, but will cost an order of magnitude cheaper.

The most popular of them:

Brand	Number	Relative to original price
Alco	MS-6188	<2-2.5 times
Bosch	1 987 432 084	<1.5-2 times
Starline	SF KF9198	<3 times
Patron	PF2095	<2.5 times
Febi	24433	<1.3 times
Filtron	AP142/1	<2.5 times
MANN-FILTER	CU1828	<2 times

When choosing a product for your car, attention should first of all be paid to the quality of the product purchased. It is this element that ensures environmentally friendly travel in the car, so you should not skimp on it.

Filter on other Corollas

On a Corolla with a 100 body, the filter is located in the engine compartment. To replace it, you need to remove the rubber air supply pipe from the filter to the throttle module. The pipe is fixed with conventional screw clamps with a 10 mm nut. The filter is connected to a fuel pipe secured with a 17 mm nut, the filter itself is secured to the body with two 10 mm bolts. The lower fuel supply hose can be unscrewed through the tie rod hole in the left arch. There is no pressure in the system, so gasoline leakage will be insignificant. After this, you can install a new filter (the cheapest SCT ST 780 is often used). A similar filtration system is used on the Corolla model 110.

Another option is the right-hand drive model 121 Corolla Fielder, which can be with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The location of the module on it is similar to the 120 model, but only on vehicles with all-wheel drive. On such configurations, an additional fuel sensor is installed on the right. Moreover, the module itself has only one tube. On cars with front-wheel drive, the module is installed in the center of the body and two tubes go to it.

When removing the module from the tank, it is necessary to remove the additional fuel intake tube from the second section of the tank. This tube is only available on all-wheel drive Fielders. On a front-wheel drive car there is a regular pressure regulator valve.

The sensor for the second half of the tank on the right is clearly visible One fuel supply tube The module mount has been removed The fuel supply tubes from another section of the tank are visible on the module Module disassembled Pump with new filters assembled

Replacing the cabin filter for Toyota Corolla (E150), 2006 - 2013.

The manufacturer prescribes replacing the cabin filter after 40 thousand kilometers. Under severe operating conditions, more frequent filter replacement is recommended. Information relevant for Toyota Corolla (E150) models 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 with gasoline engines 1NR-FE (1.33 l.), 4ZZ-FE (1.4 l.) and 1ZR-FE (1.6 l.). Tools required: flat-blade and Phillips-blade screwdrivers.

Stages of work

1) Remove the upper glove box. 2) Press the lock. 3) . and remove the HVAC filter cover. 4) Remove the filter element. There are arrows on the side surface of the filter element. When installed, their direction must coincide with the direction of air movement in the system.

5) Install the new filter element and all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

Video manual for replacing the filter on a Corolla E150