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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Air Filter Inspection and Replacement

WARNING
Be sure to replace all vehicle components as before once finished servicing the air filter. Improper thermal protection creates a fire hazard and can lead to injury or death.

Always change the air filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.

  1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.

  2. Make sure the vehicle is in PARK and remove the key.

  3. Remove both seats (two-seat vehicles) or the rear passenger seats (four-seat vehicles).

  4. Remove the rear access panel. See the Rear Access Panel section for details.

  5. Clean any dirt or debris from the air box area.

  6. Unlatch the 5 air box cover clips 1 and remove the air box cover.

  7. Remove the air filter by pulling it towards the passenger side of the vehicle.

  8. With the filter removed, inspect the air filter, and replace if necessary.

  9. Check the air box cover seal.

  10. Clean the intake and air box thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth.

    IMPORTANT
    Dirt or debris in the intake tube could result in severe engine damage. Always clean all dirt and debris from the intake tube before installing the filter.

  11. Reinstall the air filter (if clean) or install a new air filter (if dirty) and make sure it is fully seated.

    IMPORTANT
    Do not attempt to clean the air filter.
    NOTICE
    Use of a non-POLARIS-approved air filter may cause engine damage. Always use a POLARIS-approved replacement filter. Replacement filters are available at your POLARIS dealer.

  12. Make sure that there are no gaps between the filter, the filter ring and the stop on the intake tube.

  13. Reinstall the air box cover and make sure the tabs are aligned and locked in place.

  14. Secure the 5 cover clips.

  15. Reinstall the rear access panel.

  16. Reinstall the seats.

Parent topic: Filter Systems