How to replace and inspect the air filter as part of a preventive maintenance schedule on 1996 through 2002 Toyota 4Runner?

The air filter should be replaced and inspected regularly as part of maintenance. The filter housing is on the right side of the engine for four cylinder and 3.4L V6 engines, and on the left for 3.0L V6 engines. To remove the filter, detach the cover clips and any obstructing hoses. Avoid dropping anything into the assembly while the cover is off. The filter can be lifted out and the housing cleaned. If the filter is dirty, replace it. If moderately dusty, clean it with compressed air. Never wash or oil the filter. Never drive without the air cleaner to avoid engine wear or potential fire. Install the new filter in the housing, ensuring it fits properly, then replace the cover.

How to replace the air filter on 2003 through 2009 Toyota 4Runner?

Replace the air filter at set intervals, inspecting it in between. For V8 models, the filter is in the engine compartment's right front corner. To replace, unlatch the cover clips, detach the hoses, and remove the cover. Remove the filter, clean the housing, and inspect. If dirty, replace it, if dusty, clean with compressed air. Never drive without a filter to avoid engine wear or fire. For V6 models, the filter is on the intake manifold plenum's right side. Open the clips, open the housing, and remove the filter. Clean the housing, inspect the filter, and replace if needed. If dusty, clean it with low-pressure air. Never operate the engine without the filter. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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Part Number: 17801-38051
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- Other Name: Element Sub-Assembly, Air Cleaner Filter; Air Filter, Filter Element
- Replaced by: 17801-YZZ13
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2022 Toyota 4Runner | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE; 1GRFE; GRN280L-GKAGKA, GRN285L-GKAGKA
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Toyota 4Runner Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-50040
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- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter; Air Filter, Element
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2012 Toyota 4Runner | Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L | 2TRFE, 2UZFE; 2TRFE, 2UZFE; TRN280L-GKPGKA, TRN285L-GKPGKA, UZN210L-GKAGKA, UZN210L-GKAZKA, UZN215L-GKAGKA, UZN215L-GKAZKA
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Toyota 4Runner Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-31090
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- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter
- Replaced by: 17801-0P010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner | Limited, SR5 | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE; 1GRFE; GRN210L-GKAGKA, GRN210L-GKAZKA, GRN210L-GKPGKA, GRN210L-GKPZKA, GRN215L-GKAGKA, GRN215L-GKAZKA, GRN215L-GKPGKA, GRN215L-GKPZKA
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Toyota 4Runner Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-08010
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- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter
- Manufacturer Note: PURO DENSO
- Replaced by: 17801-35020-83
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2001 Toyota 4Runner | DLX, SR5B, STD | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L | 22RE, 3RZFE; 22RE, 3RZFE; RN101L-TRLDEAB, RN101L-TRMDEAB, RN101L-TRPDEAB, RN110L-CRMDEAB, RN80L-TRMDEAB, RN80L-TRMREAB, RN80L-TRSDEAB, RN90L-CRMDEAB, RZN180L-GKMSKA, RZN180L-GKPSKA, RZN185L-GKMSKA, RZN185L-GKPSKA
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Part Number: 17801-70010
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- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter; Air Filter, Filter Element
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1989 Toyota 4Runner | DLX, SDT, SR5, SR5 Turbo, STD | 4 Cyl 2.4L | 22REC, 22RTEC; 22REC, 22RTEC; RN50L-MSEA, RN50L-MSEA3, RN50L-SREA, RN55L-KDEA3W, RN55L-KDEK3W, RN55L-KREA3W, RN55L-KRTEA3W, RN55L-MGCZA, RN55L-MGCZA3, RN55L-MRHEA, RN55L-MRHEK, RN55L-MSCEA, RN55L-MSCEA3, RN55L-MSCEK, RN55L-MSCZA, RN55L-MSCZA3, RN55L-MSEA, RN55L-MSEA3, RN55L-MSEK, RN55L-PDEA3W, RN55L-PDEK3W, RN55L-PGCZA, RN55L-PGCZA3, RN55L-PGCZK, RN55L-PSCEA, RN55L-PSCEA3, RN55L-PSCEK, RN55L-PSEA3, RN55L-SDEA, RN55L-SDEA3, RN55L-SREA, RN55L-SREA3W, RN55L-SREK, RN55L-SRHEA, RN55L-SRHEK, RN55L-SRTEA3W, RN60LG-MDEA, RN60LG-MSEA, RN60LG-PDEA, RN60L-MSEA, RN60L-MSEA3, RN60LV-MDEA, RN60LV-MSEK, RN60LV-PDEA, RN60LV-PSEK, RN61LG-MDEA, RN61LG-MSEA, RN61LG-PDEA, RN61LG-PGZA, RN61LG-PSEA, RN61L-MBZA, RN61L-MBZA3, RN61L-MREA, RN61L-MREA3, RN61L-MREK, RN61L-MSEA, RN61L-MSEA3, RN61LV-MDEA, RN61LV-MDEK, RN61LV-MSEA, RN61LV-MSEK, RN61LV-PDEA, RN61LV-PDEK, RN61LV-PGZK, RN61LV-PSEA, RN61LV-PSEK, RN65L-MSCEA, RN65L-MSCEA3, RN65L-MSCEK, RN65L-MSEA3, RN65L-MSEK, RN65L-PDCEA, RN65L-PDCEA3, RN65L-PDEA, RN65L-PDEA3, RN65L-PDEK, RN65L-PSCEK, RN66L-MDCEA, RN66L-MDCEA3, RN66L-MDCEK, RN66L-MDEA, RN66L-MDEA3, RN66L-MDEK, RN66L-MGCZA, RN66L-MGCZA3, RN66L-MGCZK, RN66L-MSCEA, RN66L-MSCEA3, RN66L-MSCEK, RN66L-MSEA3, RN66L-MSEK, RN66L-PDCEA, RN66L-PDCEA3, RN66L-PDEA, RN66L-PDEA3, RN66L-PDEK, RN66L-PGCZA, RN66L-PGCZA3, RN66L-PGCZK, RN66L-PSCEA3, RN66L-PSCEK, RN70L-SDCEA3, RN70L-SRCEA, RN70L-SRCEA3, RN70L-SRCEK, RN75L-KRTEA3W, RN75L-PDTEA3W, RN75L-SDTEA3W, RN75L-SDTEK3W
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- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter; Air Filter, Element, Filter Element
- Replaces: 17801-41050
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1991 Toyota 4Runner | DLX, SR5, STD | 4 Cyl 2.4L | 22R; 22R; RN50L-KRA, RN50L-KRK, RN50L-LRA, RN50L-MRA, RN50L-PRA, RN50L-SRA, RN50L-TRA, RN55L-KDA3W, RN55L-KDK3W, RN55L-KRA3W, RN55L-LDA, RN55L-LDA3, RN55L-LRA, RN55L-MDA, RN55L-MDA3, RN55L-MDCA, RN55L-MDCA3, RN55L-MDCK, RN55L-MRA, RN55L-MRHA, RN55L-MRHA3, RN55L-MRHK, RN55L-MRK, RN55L-PDA, RN55L-PDA3, RN55L-PDCA, RN55L-PDCA3, RN55L-PDCK, RN55L-PDK, RN55L-PRA, RN55L-PRK, RN55L-SDA, RN55L-SRA, RN55L-SRK, RN60LG-MDA, RN60LG-MSA, RN60L-MDK, RN60L-MRA, RN60L-MRA3, RN60L-MSA, RN60L-MSA3, RN60LV-MDA, RN60LV-MSK, RN61L-MDK, RN61L-MRA, RN61L-MRA3, RN65L-MDA, RN65L-MDA3, RN65L-MDCA, RN65L-MDCA3, RN65L-MDK, RN65L-MSA3, RN65L-MSCA, RN65L-MSCA3, RN65L-MSCK, RN65L-MSK, RN66L-MDA, RN66L-MDA3, RN66L-MDCA, RN66L-MDCA3, RN66L-MDK, RN66L-MRA, RN70L-LDCA3, RN70L-LRCA, RN70L-LRCA3, RN70L-MDCA, RN70L-MDCA3, RN70L-MDCK, RN70L-MRCA, RN70L-MRCA3, RN70L-MRCK, RN70L-SDCA, RN70L-SDCA3, RN70L-SDCK, RN70L-SRCA, RN70L-SRCK, RN80L-TRKRSA, RN80L-TRKRSA3, RN80L-TRLDSA, RN80L-TRLDSA3, RN80L-TRMRSK, RN80L-TRTRSA, RN80L-TRTRSA3, RN85L-TRLDSA, RN85L-TRLDSA3, RN85L-TRMDSK, RN90L-CRLDSA, RN90L-CRLDSA3, RN90L-CRMDSK
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Part Number: 17801-38050
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- Other Name: Element Sub-Assembly, Air Cleaner Filter
- Replaced by: 17801-YZZ13
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Toyota 4Runner | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE; 1GRFE; GRN280L-GKAGKA, GRN285L-GKAGKA
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Toyota 4Runner Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-35020
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- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter
- Manufacturer Note: NIPPONDENSO
- Replaced by: 17801-35020-83
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1995 Toyota 4Runner | DLX, SR5, STD | 4 Cyl 2.4L | 22RE; 22RE; RN101L-TRLDEA, RN101L-TRLDEAB, RN101L-TRLDEK, RN101L-TRLSEA, RN101L-TRLSEA3, RN101L-TRMDEA, RN101L-TRMDEA3, RN101L-TRMDEAB, RN101L-TRMDEK, RN101L-TRMSEA, RN101L-TRMSEA3, RN101L-TRPDEA, RN101L-TRPDEAB, RN106L-TRLDEA, RN106L-TRLDEK, RN106L-TRMDEA, RN106L-TRMDEA3, RN106L-TRMDEK, RN106L-TRPDEA, RN106L-TRPDEA3, RN106L-TRPDEK, RN110L-CRLDEA, RN110L-CRLDEK, RN110L-CRLSEA, RN110L-CRLSEA3, RN110L-CRMDEA, RN110L-CRMDEA3, RN110L-CRMDEAB, RN110L-CRMDEK, RN110L-CRMSEA, RN110L-CRMSEA3, RN110L-CRPDEA, RN110L-CRPDEA3, RN110L-CRPSEA, RN110L-CRPSEA3, RN120L-GKPSEA, RN121L-RKMSEK, RN121L-RKPSEK, RN130L-GJLSEA, RN130L-GJMSEA, RN130L-GJPSEA, RN130L-GKLSEA, RN130L-GKMSEA, RN130L-GKPSEA, RN131L-RJLSEK, RN131L-RJMSEK, RN131L-RJPSEK, RN131L-RKLSEK, RN131L-RKMSEK, RN131L-RKPSEK, RN80L-TRKREA, RN80L-TRMDEA, RN80L-TRMDEA3, RN80L-TRMDEAB, RN80L-TRMREA, RN80L-TRMREAB, RN80L-TRMREK, RN80L-TRSDEA, RN80L-TRSDEA3, RN80L-TRSDEAB, RN85L-TRMDEA, RN85L-TRMDEA3, RN85L-TRMDEK, RN85L-TRMSEA, RN85L-TRMSEA3, RN85L-TRSDEA, RN85L-TRSDEA3, RN85L-TRSDEK, RN85L-TRSSEA, RN85L-TRSSEA3, RN90L-CRMDEA, RN90L-CRMDEA3, RN90L-CRMDEAB, RN90L-CRMDEK, RN90L-CRMSEA, RN90L-CRMSEA3, RN90L-CRSDEA, RN90L-CRSDEA3, RN90L-CRSDEK, RN90L-CRSSEA, RN90L-CRSSEA3
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Toyota 4Runner Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-54060
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter; Air Filter, Filter Element
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 Toyota 4Runner | DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L | 2LT; 2LT; LN56L-MDCXA3, LN56L-MDXA3, LN65L-MDXA, LN65L-MDXA3, LN65L-MDXK, LN66L-MDCXK
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Toyota 4Runner Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-46060
$20.22 MSRP: $30.99
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter
- Replaced by: 17801-07020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner | LULI, SR5B, SR5V | 6 Cyl 3.4L | 5VZFE; 5VZFE; VZN180L-GKPGKA, VZN180L-GKPSKA, VZN180L-GKPZKA, VZN185L-GKMGKA, VZN185L-GKPGKA, VZN185L-GKPSKA, VZN185L-GKPZKA
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Toyota 4Runner Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-70020
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter
- Replaced by: 17801-70020-83
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1995 Toyota 4Runner | DLX, SR5, STD | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 3VZE; 3VZE; VZN100L-TRMDEA, VZN100L-TRMDEA3, VZN100L-TRMDEAB, VZN100L-TRMDEK, VZN100L-TRMGEA, VZN100L-TRMGEA3, VZN105L-TRMDEA, VZN105L-TRMDEA3, VZN105L-TRMDEK, VZN105L-TRPDEA, VZN105L-TRPDEA3, VZN110L-CRMDEA, VZN110L-CRMDEA3, VZN110L-CRMDEAB, VZN110L-CRMDEK, VZN110L-CRMGEA, VZN110L-CRMGEA3, VZN110L-CRMGEK, VZN110L-CRPDEA, VZN110L-CRPDEA3, VZN110L-CRPDEAB, VZN110L-CRPDEK, VZN110L-CRPGEA, VZN110L-CRPGEA3, VZN120L-GKPGEA, VZN130L-GJMGEA, VZN130L-GJPGEA, VZN130L-GKMGEA, VZN130L-GKPGEA, VZN131L-RJMGEK, VZN131L-RJPGEK, VZN131L-RKMGEK, VZN131L-RKPGEK, VZN61LG-MSEA, VZN61LG-PSEA, VZN61L-MBEA, VZN61L-MBEA3, VZN61L-MSEA, VZN61L-MSEA3, VZN61LV-MDEA, VZN61LV-MSEA, VZN61LV-MSEK, VZN61LV-PDEA, VZN61LV-PSEA, VZN61LV-PSEK, VZN66L-MDCEA3, VZN66L-MDCEK, VZN66L-MDEA3, VZN66L-MDEK, VZN66L-MSCEA, VZN66L-MSCEA3, VZN66L-MSCEK, VZN66L-PDCEA3, VZN66L-PDEA3, VZN66L-PDEK, VZN66L-PSCEA3, VZN66L-PSCEK, VZN85L-THMDEA, VZN85L-THMDEA3, VZN85L-THSDEA, VZN85L-THSDEA3, VZN85L-TRMDEA, VZN85L-TRMDEA3, VZN85L-TRMDEK, VZN85L-TRMREA6, VZN85L-TRSDEA, VZN85L-TRSDEA3, VZN85L-TRSDEK, VZN85L-TRSREA6, VZN85L-TWMREA6, VZN85L-TWSREA6, VZN90L-CRMDEA, VZN90L-CRMDEA3, VZN90L-CRMDEK, VZN90L-CRMGEA, VZN90L-CRMGEA3, VZN90L-CRMGEK, VZN90L-CRPGEA, VZN90L-CRPGEA3, VZN90L-CRSDEA, VZN90L-CRSDEA3, VZN90L-CRSDEK, VZN95L-TWMREA6, VZN95L-TWSREA6, VZN95L-TWSREK6
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Toyota 4Runner Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-54030
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter; Air Filter, Filter Element
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 Toyota 4Runner | DLX, STD | 4 Cyl 2.4L | 2L; 2L; LN51L-KRA, LN51L-KRA3, LN56L-MDA3, LN56L-MDCA, LN56L-MDCA3, LN56L-MDCK, LN56L-MDK, LN56L-MRK, LN65L-MDA, LN65L-MDA3, LN65L-MDCA3, LN65L-MDCK

Toyota 4Runner Air Filter

The Air Filter is another component found in Toyota 4Runner cars to befit the sealing job of protecting the engine components from dirt while at the same time enhancing the horsepower. Some of the well-known categories of air filters include those that consist of particulate matter to get rid of solid impurities such as dust and; pollen as well as filters that contain adsorbent to remove odors and gaseous pollutants. It is common to find pleated paper filters in internal combustion engines as they are efficient and cheap while foam filters are, however, still in use in dusty off-road conditions. Performance organizations often employ oiled cotton gauze or stainless steel mesh, while the oil bath type is ideal for environments containing large amount of dust. Water bath filters are an older technology to the newer types of filters that are in the market currently. It is advised by all automakers to regularly change the air filter in accordance with the car manufacturer's schedule in Toyota 4Runner automobiles.

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Toyota 4Runner Air Filter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
17801-46060
Q: How to replace and inspect the air filter as part of a preventive maintenance schedule on 1996 through 2002 Toyota 4Runner?
A: The air filter should be replaced and inspected regularly as part of maintenance. The filter housing is on the right side of the engine for four cylinder and 3.4L V6 engines, and on the left for 3.0L V6 engines. To remove the filter, detach the cover clips and any obstructing hoses. Avoid dropping anything into the assembly while the cover is off. The filter can be lifted out and the housing cleaned. If the filter is dirty, replace it. If moderately dusty, clean it with compressed air. Never wash or oil the filter. Never drive without the air cleaner to avoid engine wear or potential fire. Install the new filter in the housing, ensuring it fits properly, then replace the cover.
Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
17801-31090
Q: How to replace the air filter on 2003 through 2009 Toyota 4Runner?
A: Replace the air filter at set intervals, inspecting it in between. For V8 models, the filter is in the engine compartment's right front corner. To replace, unlatch the cover clips, detach the hoses, and remove the cover. Remove the filter, clean the housing, and inspect. If dirty, replace it, if dusty, clean with compressed air. Never drive without a filter to avoid engine wear or fire. For V6 models, the filter is on the intake manifold plenum's right side. Open the clips, open the housing, and remove the filter. Clean the housing, inspect the filter, and replace if needed. If dusty, clean it with low-pressure air. Never operate the engine without the filter. Installation is the reverse of removal.