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2021 Lexus RX350 Cabin Filter, Engine Air Filter & Wiper Replacement (Under $30)

Filmed on2021 Lexus RX350
Applies to2016–2022 RX350
DifficultyEasy
Video length4 min
CostUnder $30 total
Published

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The short version

Replace the cabin air filter, engine air filter, and wiper blades on a 2021 Lexus RX350 yourself in under 5 minutes for under $30 total in parts.

On this page
  1. Cabin air filter
  2. Engine air filter
  3. Wipers
Parts used in this job

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A quick yearly maintenance combo on the 2021 RX350: cabin air filter, engine air filter, and wipers, all done in one sitting for well under $30 in parts.

Cabin air filter

  1. Turn the car to the “on” position — it doesn’t need to be running.
  2. Empty the glove box. Take everything out, then squeeze the sides of the glove box housing and pop the whole thing out.
  3. Release the tabs behind it. With the glove box out, pull two small tabs to reveal the filter compartment.
  4. Release the filter tray. Squeeze the right side of the tray and pull — two small tabs will release from their slot and the tray comes free.
  5. Check the airflow arrow. The new filter has a directional arrow printed on it — make sure it points the same way as the old one before you slide it in.
  6. Reinstall in reverse: tray back in, glove box tabs seated, then the glove box housing squeezed back into place.

Engine air filter

Not enough narrated detail survived the auto-captions to write confirmed steps for this part of the job yet — this section needs a rewatch before it’s ready.

Wipers

Not enough narrated detail survived the auto-captions to write confirmed steps for this part of the job yet — this section needs a rewatch before it’s ready.

That’s the full combo — cheap, fast, and one less thing to think about for the year.

Questions people ask about this job

How often should I replace the cabin air filter?

Once a year is a good default on most vehicles, this one included — the longer you leave it, the worse your interior air (and any smell coming through the vents) gets.

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