Honda CRF450R 2011 Owner's Manual page 70

3. Remove the air cleaner element (3) from the air
cleaner holder (4) by releasing the holder tabs
(5) from the holes (6) of the air cleaner
element.
(5)
(6)
(4)
(3) air cleaner element (5) holder tabs
(4) air cleaner holder (6) holes
4. Wash the air cleaner in clean non-flammable
cleaning solvent. Then wash in hot, soapy
water, rinse well, and allow to dry thoroughly.
The air cleaner element is made in two pieces:
inner and outer, which cannot be separated.
5. Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.
6. Allow the air cleaner to dry thoroughly. After
drying, apply 50 cm 3 of clean Honda Foam Air
Filter Oil or an equivalent air cleaner oil from
the inside of the element.
Place the element into a plastic bag (7) and
spread the oil evenly by hand.
(7)
(3)
(7) plastic bag
7. Assemble the air cleaner element and holder.
(5)
Install the holder tabs (5) in the holes (6) of the
air cleaner element.
(6)
8. Apply 3 – 5 g (0.1 – 0.2 oz) of Honda White
Lithium Grease or equivalent to the air cleaner
housing contact area of the air cleaner element.
9. Install the air cleaner assembly (2) into the air
cleaner housing by aligning its tabs (8) with the
stay (9) of the air cleaner housing.
10. Carefully position the sealing flange of the
element to prevent dirt intrusion.
(9)
(2) air cleaner assembly
(8) air cleaner assembly tabs
(9) air cleaner housing stay
11. Install and tighten the air cleaner retaining bolt
(1) securely.
(1) air cleaner retaining bolt
NOTICE
Improper installation of the air cleaner assembly
may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine and
cause rapid wear of the piston rings and cylinder.
12. Install the seat (page 37).
(8)
(2)
Air Cleaner
(1)
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