S&S Cycle Stealth Air Cleaner Kit for 2008 and Up Throttle-by-Wire Motorcycles - Manual (Page 2)

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2. Install the three screws in the backplate as illustrated in Picture 2.
NOTE: The backplate has interference threads tapped into it so the screws
will thread in with some force.
3. Slide the supplied gasket over the screws as illustrated in Picture 3.
4. Locate the two 3/8" X 16 breather bolts and the eight rubber coated
washers. Put one washer on each breather bolt and pass through
the backplate mounting holes. Install another rubber coated
washer onto each breather bolt. As illustrated in Picture 4.
5. Apply a drop of 243 blue Loctite® to the threads of each screw and
breather bolt. Picture 5 illustrates all five fasteners that require
243 blue Loctite.
WARNING
•
The safety of the motorcycle rider is dependent of proper
installation of this product. If you are not certain of your
capabilities or do not have the correct tools for this installation,
please consult a shop to have it done. Improper installation of this
product could result in injury or death to the rider.
•
Be sure to disconnect the battery of your motorcycle before
starting on this procedure. Accidental starting of the motorcycle
could cause injury to you or others around you during the
installation.
Disassembly
Stock Air Cleaner Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the motorcycle and
route it away from any metal parts in the area.
2. Remove the stock air cleaner cover and backplate assembly
following your service manual for the specific year and model bike
you are working on.
3. Remove the throttle body support bracket and plastic automatic
compression release retaining clip. Picture 1 illustrates the bracket
and clip.
Installation
Installing the S&S Stealth AC Kit
1. Locate the S&S backplate and the three back plate screws.
Kit Contents:
• Backplate
• Filter
• Filter Top Plate
• 243 Blue Loctite • QTY of 3 - ¼" X 20
Backplate Screws
• QTY of 2 – 3/8" X 16
Breather Bolts
• QTY of 2 – ¼" X 20
Flanged Button
Head Screws
• QTY of 8 – Rubber
Coated Washers
• Cover Screw
• Backplate Gasket
• CARB EO Label
Breather Bolt
Picture 2
1/4" x 20
Screws
Installed
Picture 1
Plastic
Retaining
Clip
Support
Bracket
Backplate Screws
Rubber
Coated
Washer
Backplate Mount Rubber Coated Washer
Picture 4
Picture 3