Removal
  1. See Figure 1. Remove the air cleaner cover screw (6). Remove air cleaner cover (1), cover adapter (5) and spacer (1).
  2. Remove the filter screws (4) and the filter element (3).
  3. Inspect and clean the filter element. Replace if necessary. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Cleaning Filter Element.
Installation
NOTE
When servicing the air cleaner, apply LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (blue) to the threads of all fasteners.
1. See Figure 1. Secure filter element (3) to air cleaner mounting studs with screws (4). Tighten to 6.2–6.8 N·m (55–60 in-lbs).
2. Insert spacer (2) into adapter (5).
3. Align adapter with filter element channel and mounting screws. Seat adapter ribs into element channel.
4. Secure cover (1) to the adapter with the cover screw (6). Tighten to 4.1–6.8 N·m (36–60 in-lbs).
1Cover
2Spacer
3Filter element
4Filter screws (3)
5Adapter
6Cover screw
Figure 1. Air Cleaner: FLSS