Removal [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

1. Disengage the 2 air cleaner cap clamps.

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   *a	Air Cleaner Cap Clamp
   *b	Guide

2. Disengage the 2 guides to separate the air cleaner cap sub-assembly from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.

1. Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly from the air cleaner case sub-assembly.
   NOTE:

   Do not allow foreign matter to enter the air cleaner cap sub-assembly and air cleaner case sub-assembly.

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HINT: 

This procedure is only performed when the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly will be reused.

1. Check whether the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is dirty or clogged.
2. If the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is dirty or has foreign matter adhered to it, clean the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly with compressed air.
   NOTE:

   When cleaning the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly, blow the compressed air from the intake downstream side (from the air cleaner cap sub-assembly side).

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   *a	Air Cleaner Filter Element Sub-assembly Intake Downstream Side (Air Cleaner Cap Sub-assembly Side)

   HINT: 

   If the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is still extremely dirty after cleaning it, replace the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly with a new one.