Removal
1. See Figure 1. Remove air cleaner cover.
a. Use a non-marring tool to separate trim (1) from cover (3).
b. Remove screw (2).
c. Remove cover (3).
2. See Figure 2. Remove filter element.
a. Remove screws (1).
b. Remove filter element (3).
c. Remove seal (2). Inspect for damage or wear. Replace if necessary.
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. See Figure 1. Inspect seal (4) for damage or wear. Replace if necessary.
a. If replacing seal, clean groove in backplate assembly (5) of all residual oil and debris.
2. See Figure 2. Install filter element.
a. Align tab on seal (2) with tab indent on filter element (3). Install seal.
b. Verify seal is not twisted.
c. Install filter element.
d. Install screws (1 ). Tighten.
Torque: 8.8–9.7 N·m (78–86 in-lbs) Air filter element screws
3. See Figure 1. Install air cleaner cover.
a. Install cover (3).
b. Install screw (2). Tighten.
Torque: 5.6–7.3 N·m (50–65 in-lbs) Air cleaner cover screw
c. Align trim (1) in correct position.
d. Firmly press trim into place.
e. Verify trim is attached to cover.
1Trim
2Screw
3Cover
4Seal
5Backplate assembly
Figure 1. Air Cleaner Cover
1Screw (2)
2Seal
3Filter element
Figure 2. Air Filter Element