- Hey, what's up everybody,
Dustin here with Rocky Mountain ATV MC.
Today I'll be showing you how to replace the
air filter on the Can-Am Maverick X3.
Air filters are all to often over looked and
for some of us they just don't get changed out
as often as they should.
Now Can-Am recommends we should replace or inspect
the air filter every 50 to 100 hours.
Now depending on the type of terrain that your riding in
will be a really good indicator as to how often you
should be replacing your filter.
It's always good to follow the manufacturer's recommendation
when it comes to maintenancing your air filter.
You can always give it an inspection
and if you do so often, it will help you to keep your
vehicle in good condition and ensure the longevity
so you can enjoy it for the adventures to come.
Remember, it's always cheaper to replace the air filter
than it is the motor.
So we're her at the backside of the vehicle,
on the driver's side.
The air filter box is going to be located
just in front of the rear shock.
Now to remove the air filter cover,
we've got this yellow tab right here that we need
to pull out and then we can rotate the cover
counter clockwise and pull it off.
The air filter is located inside.
We can just go ahead and wiggle it a little bit.
To remove it from the air box just pull the
air filter down and out.
Now this machine only has about 12 hours on it.
There's still quite a bit of dirt in here.
Obviously, you can see it pouring out.
Instead of replacing this at 12 hours we can probably
just lightly tap it out on the ground and
it will be okay to reinstall into the machine.
Do not spray your air filter off with compressed air.
You will compromise the fabric element that is inside.
This is what a new air filter looks like in comparison.
The only difference is some difference in the coloration.
Before we reinstall the filter we're going to take a vacuum
especially if you have a ton of dirt.
Make sure to inspect the inside of the air box
to see if you have any residual dirt sitting down inside.
If you do, grab yourself a vacuum cleaner and
vacuum out inside of the air box.
Before we install the new air filter we need to reach
back up here to the air box housing
and pull off this neoprene band.
Once we have the neoprene band off,
take the air filter cover and we're going to install it
on the air box cover.
This will make for a much easier installation of the
neoprene band once we get the cover mounted to the air box.
Since we already have this apart, we ought to just
go ahead and install the new filter.
Take the side that is open and install that side
first toward the engine.
Place it into the air box housing.
Press it into place.
Then, we can take our air box cover
and install it so that it is vertical, straight up and down.
Once we get it into place we can rotate it clockwise.
Then we can secure it by pressing the yellow tab in.
When we install the neoprene band we need to make sure
that it is sealing the seam of the air box
and the air box cover.
That's it, replacing and inspecting the air filter
on your side by side is a really easy task to do.
One that will keep your machine in good shape
so that you can enjoy it for the years to come.
We also have some other videos on how to change the oil
and change out the drive belt on the X3.
Be sure to check those out.
While you're over there, be sure to subscribe to our
YouTube channel for more product spotlights,
tests and how-tos.
Also, don't forget to see our website
rockymountainatvmc.com where you can find all the
replacement parts that you'll need to
keep your machine in good shape.
Alright guys, that's it for me.
I'm Dustin with Rocky Mountain.
Thanks for watching and keep the wrenches turning.