Air Cleaner Element Inspection/Replacement

Open the air cleaner housing cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Housing Cover And Air Cleaner Element
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.
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 replacement, reset the maintenance minder (see MAINTENANCE MINDER ).
- Make sure the detent (D) of the air cleaner housing cover is positioned in the holder of the air cleaner housing.