How to remove and replace Air Filter every 15,000 miles or 12 months on Lexus ES300?

The air filter is located inside a housing at the left (drivers) side of the engine compartment. To remove the air filter, release the four spring clips retaining the two halves of the air cleaner housing. Detach the air intake hose from the cover, then lift the cover up and remove the air filter element. Inspect the outer surface of the filter element. If it is dirty, replace it. If it is only moderately dusty, it can be reused by blowing it clean from the back to the front surface with compressed air. Never drive the vehicle with the air cleaner removed. Excessive engine wear could result and backfiring could even cause a fire under the hood. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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Lexus ES300 Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-0H020
$16.89 MSRP: $20.99
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- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter
- Manufacturer Note: (L)
- Replaced by: 17801-YZZ01
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 3MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA, MCV31L-BEAGKA
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Lexus ES300 Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-03010
$21.92 MSRP: $30.99
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter; Air Filter, Element, Filter Element
- Manufacturer Note: (L)
- Replaces: 17801-74060
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 3VZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK, VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-74060
$22.09 MSRP: $30.99
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter
- Manufacturer Note: (J)
- Replaced by: 17801-03010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2001 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 3VZFE; MCV10L-BTPGKA, MCV10L-BTPGKK, MCV20L-BTPGKA, MCV20L-BTPGKK, VCV10L-BTMGKA, VCV10L-BTMGKK, VCV10L-BTPGKA, VCV10L-BTPGKK
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Lexus ES300 Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 17801-20040
$16.89 MSRP: $20.99
You Save: $4.10 (20%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Element Sub-Assy, Air Cleaner Filter
- Manufacturer Note: (J)
- Replaced by: 17801-YZZ01
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Lexus's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Lexus ES300 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 3MZFE; MCV30L-BEAGKA, MCV31L-BEAGKA

Lexus ES300 Air Filter

The Lexus ES300 Air Filter helps protect the engine from dirt and debris without compromising airflow to deliver reliable power and fuel economy. As nearly 10,000 gallons of air are ingested for every gallon of fuel the sedan requires, the Air Filter's pleated paper media can trap dust, sand, leaves, and exhaust particulate before they can scar cylinders or foul sensors. When you get particle build-up, the airflow narrows, reducing acceleration and mileage, and timely replacement of parts means peak breathing. Early ES300 models with carbureted layouts had round filters on the top of the carburetor, accessible through removal of a simple wing nut, but later fuel-injected ES300 versions have a flat panel Air Filter that is housed in a remote air box which is opened with clips or screws. Both designs applied by Lexus serve the same basic function of sealing tightly so all bits of intake air have to filter through the media. Drivers checking the duct for cracks and getting rid of debris from the housing can increase Air Filter life and ensure the Lexus engine always has clean air. Routine replacement of the Air Filter is one of the easy do-it-yourself tasks for the Lexus ES300 that rewards owners with smooth performance and protected internals.

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Lexus ES300 Air Filter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-Assembly
17801-03010
Q: How to remove and replace Air Filter every 15,000 miles or 12 months on Lexus ES300?
A:
The air filter is located inside a housing at the left (drivers) side of the engine compartment. To remove the air filter, release the four spring clips retaining the two halves of the air cleaner housing. Detach the air intake hose from the cover, then lift the cover up and remove the air filter element. Inspect the outer surface of the filter element. If it is dirty, replace it. If it is only moderately dusty, it can be reused by blowing it clean from the back to the front surface with compressed air. Never drive the vehicle with the air cleaner removed. Excessive engine wear could result and backfiring could even cause a fire under the hood. Installation is the reverse of removal.