Removal
NOTE
When removing insert, only pull on the front edge without pushing in the middle. Otherwise the insert could be damaged.
  1. Models without screw access: See Figure 1. Pull on front edge of insert (7) to remove.
  2. Remove screw (8) and air cleaner cover (9) with rubber seal (1).
  3. Remove three screws (5) to release cover bracket (2) from filter element (4).
  4. Remove filter element pulling breather tube (3) from hole on inboard side.
  5. Remove breather tube from breather bolts.
  6. Inspect the breather tube and fittings for damage. Replace if necessary.
  7. Inspect and clean the fitler element. Replace if necessary. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Cleaning Filter Element.
Installation
NOTE
Air cleaner mounting without installation of the breather tubes allows crankcase vapors to vent into the atmosphere. Lack of breather tubes violates emissions regulations.
1. See Figure 1. Install breather tube (3) onto breather bolts.
2. Insert breather tube into hole on inboard side of filter element.
3. Place filter element (4) onto backplate with the flat side at the four o'clock position.
4. Install cover bracket (2) with screws (5). Tighten to 12.2–14.9 N·m (108–132 in-lbs).
5. Verify that rubber seal (1) is not damaged and is properly seated around perimeter of air cleaner cover (9).
6. Place air cleaner cover onto backplate. Apply a drop of LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (blue) to the threads of each screw. Install screw. Tighten to 4.1–6.8 N·m (36–60 in-lbs).
7. Models without screw access: Secure insert (7).
1Rubber seal
2Cover bracket
3Breather tube
4Filter element
5Cover bracket screw (3)
6Insert with screw access
7Insert without screw access
8Cover screw
9Cover
Figure 1. Air Cleaner Assembly