2012–2017 Toyota Camry
By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026
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Quick answer: Replace Cabin Air Filter on a 2012–2017 Toyota Camry is rated Easy and takes about 5–10 minutes. Parts cost about $20. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Air Filter | 87139-YZZ08 | $20.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
Park on level ground, set the parking brake, and turn the ignition to accessory — not started. Press the recirculation button on the climate panel so the system switches to recirculate mode. Then switch the ignition fully off.
Open the passenger door and the glove box. On the 2012–2017 Camry you don't need to drop or remove the glove box at all — the filter cover is visible right inside the box, behind whatever you keep in there.
Find the small rectangular cover on the back wall of the glove box. It has a release tab on its right side — press or pull that tab and the whole little door pops off. Set it aside.
Grip the filter case and slide it straight out of the housing toward you. The pleated filter element sits inside this case like a tray.
Set the new filter into the case in the same orientation as the old one, making sure it lies flat with no buckled corners. A buckled corner leaves a gap where unfiltered air rushes past the element.
Slide the loaded filter case back into the housing until it seats fully — it should glide in with light pressure and stop flush. Give it a light tug to confirm it's latched.
Put your items back in the glove box and close it. Start the car, switch between recirculate and fresh-air modes, and run the fan from low to high.
I switch between recirculate and fresh air and run the fan low to high — I've caught a blend-door issue this way that only showed up on one mode.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
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