Decomposing critter in air venting system

So as the title states-- I have a mouse or some other small critter died in my cabin air system- and its RIPE -- does anyone know how to thoroughly search the system or have diagrams of system so I dont have to go somewhere and have them remove my dash? any help will be GREATLY APPRICIATED

Thx in advance

 

Have you checked your cabin air filter? That's where I'd start.

 

This should show you all you need:

http://www.customtacos.com/tech.old...6toyrm/06toypdf/06rmsrc/rm2006ta/04600410.pdf

 

I just replaced the can fan assembly in my Lexus RX330 after a mouse built a nest in it and died, probably after I turned on the fan...not good. If you ignore the gunplay in the first 15 seconds of the video, this gives you a pretty good idea of how to do it. This is the same process as the one I just did in my Lexus. Don’t forget to replace the cabin filter, that will have a bunch of nest parts in it (usually).

Good Luck! It is not complicated, just takes some time. I bought a non-OEM replacement part at an Autozone and works fine (so far!)

https://youtu.be/adQ4ICkS8o4

 

Ditto on the Cabin Air Filter in the glove box. This happened to my wife's RAV4 - mouse with litter was on top of the filter. I was able to carefully remove the carcasses as so not to drop anything further into the air system. Sprayed with everything I could think of to mitigate the smell. All turned out OK.

I would also check your air intake filter. At the same time, a mouse was gnawing on my motorcycle air filter.