[311xB]

Hello everyone, this is my first post on this forum. I have a 2009 xB, and I just changed the cabin air filter for the 1st time. My question, (i hope someone can help), is this: Scion tells you to replace the filter with the arrow pointing up. The scion filter has just an arrow on it so this is self-explanatory. I purchased a FRAM fresh-breeze filter, and next to the arrow, it says "air flow direction", just like a home filter. The problem: The air flow on the fan unit itself blows down, not up. You can see this by placing a piece of paper over the filter when you replace it. So, which way is my fram filter supposed to go? Everything I have read says to put the arrow up, however, this is not the way the air actually flows. I hope that wasn't to confusing. Don't ban me already,
Thanks alot everyone!

 

[Chrevis]

Welcome.

 

[Brewski]

Hello everyone, this is my first post on this forum. I have a 2009 xB, and I just changed the cabin air filter for the 1st time. My question, (i hope someone can help), is this: Scion tells you to replace the filter with the arrow pointing up. The scion filter has just an arrow on it so this is self-explanatory. I purchased a FRAM fresh-breeze filter, and next to the arrow, it says "air flow direction", just like a home filter. The problem: The air flow on the fan unit itself blows down, not up. You can see this by placing a piece of paper over the filter when you replace it. So, which way is my fram filter supposed to go? Everything I have read says to put the arrow up, however, this is not the way the air actually flows. I hope that wasn't to confusing. Don't ban me already,
Thanks alot everyone!

Place it so that the "air flow direction" is from the outside air into the cabin...that would be "down" with the arrow...

On a side note...unless the outside air is used most of the time the filter will not need replacement at the 15K recommended point...unless perhaps you drive over dirt roads and/or in very dusty conditions..

Welcome to the forum...

Brewski