Honda TRX500FM Owner's Manual page 135

Air Cleaner
11. Allow the sub air cleaner to dry thoroughly before installing.
12. Install the sub air cleaner.
13. Allow the air cleaner to dry thoroughly before applying oil. A wet air
cleaner will not fully absorb the oil.
14. Pour clean Pro Honda Foam Filter Oil or an equivalent (Canada:
Honda Foam Filter Oil or an equivalent) over the entire surface of the
air cleaner. Use both hands to evenly spread the oil into the air cleaner.
Gently squeeze out any excess oil. (To keep your hands dry, place the
air cleaner in a clean plastic bag before spreading the oil into the air
cleaner.)
15. Install the air cleaner on the air cleaner body.
16. Apply a thin coat of grease to the sealing surface of the air cleaner
assembly.
17. Install the clamp.
18. Insert the air cleaner assembly into the air cleaner housing.
19. Install the element holder.
20. Fasten the screw.
21. Reassemble by reversing the disassembly sequence.
Install the air cleaner housing cover with the FRONT mark (
facing forward and fit the tab (
UNDER SEAT
(11) FRONT mark
(12) tab
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12 ) at the element holder.
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