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Changing the air filter on my 2002 Goldwing.
I've heard horror stories about the difficulty of the air filter change on the Goldwings. It is certainly an involved process, but if performed yourself, can save you a couple of hours of labor charge at your local dealer. Just take it slow and steady. Here is my baby before the operation...
First step is to remove the two storage pockets on either side of the handlebars.
Left pocket.
There are 4 fasteners. Push down on the center of each and they will lift out.
The pocket can then be removed. On my bike, there are wires for the auxilliary audio and 12v power that go into this pocket. These must be disconnected as the pocket is lifted out. Lift the windshield lever (next to the speaker) and loosen the rubber material attached to the top shelter.
The right pocket is similar, but has two button fasteners and two philips head screws. Additionally, you must remove a small cable that connects the pocket to the key mechanism shown. Like the left side, lift the windshield lever and loosen the rubber material attached to the top shelter.
Right pocket removed. Note the cable that attaches to the locking mechanism. DON'T FORGET to attach this cable when reassembling or you won't be able to open the pocket! You can see that the radiator cap lives under this pocket also.
Remove the left and right speaker grills. Press down on the top of the grill and pull back.
Remove the button fastener and allen bolt on each side.
Lift the instrument cluster off the bike. There is a cable on the bottom of the assembly that attaches behind the key that must be disconnected.
Remove the seat. There are two allen head bolts in each passenger handrail. Slide the seat back and lift it off.
Remove the left side cover. It just pulls off.
Remove the nut holding the left side of the top shelter.
Remove the right side panel. It just pulls off.
Remove the nut holding the right side of the top shelter.
Remove the trim piece on the left and right sides of the top shelter. They are held on with tabs along the length of the piece. Pull to the outside and the tabs should release.
There are a total of 5 allen bolts on each side. In this photo, one is behind the handlebar near the tach. NOTE: They are not the same! I've numbered mine with a permanent marker to make sure they go back in the right place. Also the headlight adjustment panel (below the pocket) must be removed and slid back through the hole it sits on in order to remove the top shelter.
Remove the two philips screws near the key.
You can now remove the top shelter. As you lift it off, you must disconnect the two connectors to the radio as well as the antenna. Its a tight fit and you are working somewhat blind.
Top Shelter Removed.
There are three connectors that need to be disconnected. Two are shown here (one is slightly blocked by the gas catch tray). There is also a temperature sensor connector I will show you the location of in one of the upcoming slides.
Remove the air ducts. There is a single philips head screw holding each one. Slide them forward and they lift out.
Move the radio harness out of the way and lift the gas catch tray off. There are 4 bolts (arrows) that hold an assembly containing the Electronics Control Module (ECM) and cruise control module. Remove these and lift the assembly out. Note that there will still be some cables attached to the assembly. You should be able to pivot the assembly up and to the left.
The ECM/Cruise control assembly lifted out of the way. Note the purple bungee cords holding the assembly to the left handlebar. You can finally see the airbox! The air filter lives inside.
There are 7 captive philips head screws that hold the airbox. The red arrow shows the location of the 3rd connector I referred to a few slides back.
Air box cover removed. The old filter was really not that dirty. Note the previous owner had installed a K&N filter. These are reusable, oiled filters. I decided to go back to the stock Honda OEM filters. NOTE: The previous K&N installation required the removal of 2 o-ring gaskets on the airbox. I had to order these and reinstall them.
Air filter removed. Note the missing o-ring in the channel around the edges of the airbox.
New Air Filter in place.
That's a lot of parts to remove just to replace an air filter!!!
Assembly is the reverse process. Here she is all ready to go!
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