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FUEL SYSTEM (DFI) 3-127
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Element Removal/Installation
• Refer  to the Air Cleaner Element Replacement in the Pe-
  riodic Maintenance chapter.
Air Cleaner Element Inspection
• Remove    the air cleaner element (see Air Cleaner Element
  Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
• Visually  check the element [A] for tears or breaks.
  If the element has any tears or breaks, replace the ele-
    ment.

Air Cleaner Oil Draining
  A drain hose is connected to the bottom of the air cleaner
to drain water or oil accumulated in the cleaner part.
• Visually check the catch tank [A] of the drain hose, if the
  water or oil accumulates in the tank.
  If any water or oil accumulates in the catch tank, remove
  the catch tank from the drain hose and drain it.
                          WARNING
    Oil on tires will make them slippery and can cause
    an accident and injury. Be sure to reinstall the catch
    tank after draining.

Air Cleaner Housing Removal
• Remove:
   Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal)
     Side Covers (see Side Cover Removal in the Frame
     chapter)
•   Turn up the heat insulation rubber plate.
•   Remove the connector bracket [A].
•   Slide the clamp [B].
•   Disconnect:
     Breather Hose [C]
     Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector [D]

• Remove:
   Air Cleaner Housing Bolt [A]