Air Filter - BMW R850 Maintenance Manual

Air Filter

Tools
phillips screwdriver
rag
compressed air
1. Remove the rear and then the front seats.
2. Unscrew the two phillips screws holding the air filter cover down (some bikes
have clips).
3. Pivot the cover up.
4. Remove the old filter and inspect it for damage or replace it with a new one.
5. Place a rag tightly over the air intake where the air filter sat and blow all the
dirt and dead bugs out of the filter housing and air horn.
6. Insert the air filter being careful to seat it properly.
7. If the cover hinges came unhooked from their holes, pivot the cover up as high
as it will go and hook the hinge tabs into their holes by pivoting the cover down.
8. Fasten the cover by tightening the two phillips screws (or clips).
Warning!: The air filter housing is a prime candidate for a mouse nest and the air
filter for use as nesting material. Especially after winter storage be sure to check
your air filter. Or screen off the air horn opening during storage so mice can't get
in there in the first place.
Parts
air filter
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