Consumables

DescriptionPart NumberSize
LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (BLUE)99642-976 ml (¼ fl oz)
Removal
Round air cleaner
  1. See Figure 1. Remove air cleaner cover.
    1. Remove screw (1).
    2. Remove cover (2).
  2. Remove filter element (3).
  3. Remove seal (4). Inspect for damage or wear.
  4. Clean and inspect the filter element. Replace if necessary.
Open front air cleaner
  1. See Figure 2. Remove air cleaner cover.
    1. Remove screw (1).
    2. Remove cover (2).
  2. Remove filter element.
    1. Move filter element (4) to the rear at an upward angle to disengage from snorkel.
    2. Remove filter element.
    3. Remove seal (3). Inspect for damage or wear.
  3. Clean and inspect the filter element. Replace if necessary.
Cone air cleaner
  1. See Figure 3. Remove air cleaner cover.
    1. Remove two outer screws (1).
    2. Remove inner screw (4).
    3. Remove air cleaner cover (3) and remove air filter element (2).
  2. Clean and inspect the filter element. Replace if necessary.
Cleaning Filter Element
NOTE
  • Do not strike filter element on a hard surface to dislodge dirt.
  • Do not use air cleaner filter oil on the Harley-Davidson paper/wire mesh or synthetic air 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)
  1. Clean filter element.
    1. Wash the breather tubes(if equipped) and filter element in lukewarm water with a mild detergent.
    2. Synthetic element: Rinse filter element with clean water. The filter element is sufficiently clean when water running from the filter element appears clear.
    3. Allow filter element to air dry or use low-pressure compressed air from the inside.
    4. Paper/wire mesh element: Hold the filter element up to a strong light source. The element is sufficiently clean when light is uniformly visible through the media.
    5. Replace the filter element if damaged or if filter media cannot be adequately cleaned.
Installation
Round air cleaner
1. See Figure 1. Clean seal location groove of all residual oil and debris.
2. Replace seal (4) if damaged or worn.
3. Install filter element.
a. Align filter element (3) with pin (5) in housing.
b. Place filter element in position.
4. Install cover.
a. Apply to threads of cover screw (1).LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (BLUE) (99642-97)
b. Install cover (2).
c. Install cover screw (1). Tighten.
Torque: 10.4–11 N·m (92–97 in-lbs) Round air filter cover screw
Open front air cleaner
1. See Figure 2. Clean seal location groove of all residual oil and debris.
2. Replace seal (3) if damaged or worn.
3. Install filter element.
a. Install filter element (4) onto snorkel and press forward into position.
b. Align seal (3) with groove in air filter housing. Install seal.
c. Verify seal is not twisted.
4. Install air cleaner cover.
a. Install cover (2).
b. Install screw (1). Tighten.
Torque: 10.4–11 N·m (92–97 in-lbs) Open front air filter cover screw
Cone air cleaner
1. See Figure 3. Install air filter element (2) into cover (3).
2. Install air cleaner cover.
a. Install inner screw (4). Tighten.
Torque: 2–2.7 N·m (18–24 in-lbs) Filter cover inner screw
b. Install outer screws (1). Tighten.
Torque: 2–2.7 N·m (18–24 in-lbs) Filter cover outer screws
1Cover screw
2Cover
3Filter element
4Seal
5Pin
Figure 1. Air Cleaner: Round
1Screw
2Cover
3Seal
4Filter element
Figure 2. Air Filter: Open Front
1Outer screw (2)
2Air filter element
3Cover
4Inner screw
Figure 3. Air Cleaner: Cone