2002 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 183

AIR CONDITIONING (e) Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 1. Open the glove box. Remove the screw with a Phillips−head screwdriver. The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box. The air conditioning filter may clog after long use. The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioner and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows become to fog up easily. To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Owner 's Manual Supplement/Scheduled Maintenance".) 2. Remove the 2 pins installed on the upper part of the glove box and lower the glove box. 169