Air Cleaner Element Inspection/Replacement

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Open the air cleaner housing cover (A)

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Housing Cover, Air Cleaner Element And Air Cleaner Housing With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the air cleaner element (B) from the air cleaner housing (C)
Check the air cleaner element for damage or clogging If it is damaged or clogged, replace it
NOTE: Do not use compressed air to clean the air cleaner element
Clean and remove any debris from inside the air cleaner housing
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal
- If you did not replace the air cleaner element, this procedure is complete
- If the maintenance minder required air cleaner element replacement, reset the maintenance minder (see MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS )
- If the idle speed fluctuates, do the idle speed inspection (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION )