Content Source: 2019 Slingshot Owner’s Manual (9928978 REV 05) > Maintenance Chapter

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.

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Air Filter (if equipped)

Always inspect the air filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Replace the air filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Loosen the clamp from the air filter.
  3. Remove the bolt and nut securing the bracket to the passenger side top radiator mount.Image
  4. Remove the air filter .
  5. Inspect the air filter. Shake the filter to remove excess dirt. If the filter remains caked with dirt, replace the filter with a new filter.
  6. If replacing the air filter, remove the nut and bracket, and reinstall the bracket and nut on the new air filter.
    TORQUE
    Nut: 3.3-3.75 ft-lbs (4.5-5.1 Nm)
  7. Reinstall the air filter, or install a new air filter, with the clamp.
    NOTICE
    Operating the vehicle without the air filter installed can result in serious engine damage, which could result in an accident and injury to the operator and others. Always make sure the air filter is installed.
  8. Install the bolt and nut, securing the bracket to the passenger side top radiator mount.
    TORQUE
    Bolt: 7-9 ft-lbs (9.5-12.2 Nm)
  9. Tighten the clamp on the air filter.
    TORQUE
    Clamp: 2.6-3.25 ft-lbs (3.5-4.4 Nm)
  10. Close the hood.

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