| FASTENER | TORQUE VALUE | |
| Air filter screw | 40-60 in·lbs | 4.5-6.8 Nm |
| Air cleaner cover screw | 36-60 in·lbs | 4.1-6.8 Nm |
Removal
1. See Figure 1-10. Remove the fastener (1) from the air cleaner cover (2).
Figure 1-10. Air Filter Element: XL 1200V: 1. Screw; 2. Cover; 3. Seal; 4. Screw (3); 5. Filter; 6. O-ring; 7. Gasket
2. Remove the cover from the backplate. Remove air cleaner seal (3) from the cover.
3. Remove three fasteners (4). Remove the air filter (5) from the backplate.
4. Inspect the O-rings. Replace as necessary.
5. Inspect the cover seal. Replace as necessary.
6. Clean the air cleaner backplate.
7. Clean the inside of air cleaner cover.
Notice: Install air filter before running engine. Failure to do so can draw debris into the engine and could result in engine damage.
Installation
1. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-rings (6).
2. Install a new gasket (7) on the air cleaner. Line up the gasket holes with the backplate holes.
Note. Install the filter (5) with THIS SIDE OUT on top.
3. See Figure 1-10. Apply a drop of LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (blue) to each of three air filter fasteners (4).
4. Install the air filter onto the backplate. Tighten to 40-60 in·lbs (4.5-6.8 Nm).
5. Fit air cleaner seal (3) onto air cleaner cover (2). Verify alignment around cover edge.
6. Install air cleaner cover onto backplate. Do not pinch or distort seal.
7. Install cover. Tighten to 36-60 in·lbs (4.1-6.8 Nm).