Air Cleaner Element Inspection/Replacement

Open the air cleaner housing cover (A).

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Housing Cover And Element With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the air cleaner element (B) from the air cleaner housing (C).
NOTE: Be careful when removing the element, and do not turn upside down. Debris from the element may fall into the MAF sensor/IAT sensor.
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 MINDER™ ).
- If the idle speed fluctuates, do the idle speed inspection procedure, (see IDLE SPEED INSPECTION )