Air Cleaner Element Inspection/Replacement

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Remove the bolts (A) and open the air cleaner housing cover (B).

Fig 1: Removing And Opening Air Cleaner Housing Cover
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the air cleaner element (C) from the air cleaner housing (D).
Check the air cleaner element for clogging. If it is clogged, replace the air cleaner element.
Clean and remove any debris from inside the air cleaner housing.
NOTE: Do not clean the air cleaner element by blowing it off with compressed air.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.