2007 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 257

'06 AVALON_U (OM41418U) 4. Pull the filter out of the filter outlet. CLEANING METHOD: If the filter is dirty, clean by blowing compressed air through the filter from the downward side. Hold the air gun 2 in. (5 cm) from the filter and blow for approximately 2 minutes at 500 kPa (5.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 72 psi). If it is not available, have the cleaned by your Toyota dealer. filter REPLACEMENT METHOD: When inserting the filter in the filter outlet, keep the "↑ UP" mark pointing up. INFORMATION The air filter should be installed properly in position. The use of air conditioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof performance and then affect air conditioning performance. NOTICE When cleaning the filter, do not clean the filter with water. 241