Removal
1. See Figure 1. Remove air cleaner cover.
a. Remove screw (1).
b. Remove cover (2).
2. Remove filter element.
a. Lubricate element seal with a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent distilled water.
b. Rotate element to loosen.
c. Move filter element (4) to the rear at an upward angle to disengage from snorkel.
d. Remove filter element.
e. Remove seal (3). Inspect for damage or wear.
Cleaning Filter Element
WARNING
Do not use gasoline or solvents to clean filter element. Flammable cleaning agents can cause an intake system fire, which could result in death or serious injury. (00101a)
WARNING
Compressed air can pierce the skin and flying debris from compressed air could cause serious eye injury. Wear safety glasses when working with compressed air. Never use your hand to check for air leaks or to determine air flow rates. (00061a)
NOTE
Do not strike filter element on a hard surface to dislodge dirt.
  1. Wash the paper/wire mesh filter element in lukewarm water and mild detergent.
    2. NOTE
    Do NOT use air cleaner filter oil on the Harley-Davidson air filter element.
  2. Allow filter element to air dry or use low-pressure compressed air from the inside of the filter.
    3. NOTE
    The element is sufficiently clean when light is uniformly visible through the media.
  3. Hold the filter element up to a strong light to check progress.
  4. Replace the filter element if the element cannot be adequately cleaned or if the element is damaged.
Installation
1. Clean seal location groove of all residual oil and debris.
2. Replace seal (3) if damaged or worn.
3. See Figure 1. Install filter element.
a. Lubricate element seal and snorkel with a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent distilled water.
b. Rotate filter element (4) onto snorkel and press forward into position.
c. Align seal (3) with groove in air filter housing. Install seal.
d. Verify seal is not twisted.
4. Install air cleaner cover.
a. Install cover (2).
b. Install screw (1). Tighten.
Torque: 10.4–11.5 N·m (92–102 in-lbs) Air cleaner cover screw
1Screw
2Cover
3Seal
4Filter element
Figure 1. Air Filter Element