Required Tools
- Air Filter (part number 7082101)
- Shop Rags
- Eye Protection
- Nitrile Gloves
To learn more about tools, read the Tools and Fasteners Guide.
Always clean all dirt and debris away from the airbox area before servicing the air filter on your Polaris Sportsman. Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves.
To clean or replace the air filter on your Sportsman Touring 850 or Touring XP 1000, follow these steps:
1. Place the transmission in PARK.
2. Lock the parking brake.
3. Lift up on the rear seat latch and pull backwards to disengage the rear seat from its locks. Then remove the rear seat.
4. Lift up on the rear of the driver’s seat to disengage from the grommets and pull back to remove.
5. Clean the area around the airbox.
6. Remove the rubber end of the clutch duct.
7. Remove the rubber strap and remove the airbox cover.
8. With the cover removed, inspect the seal. Replace if it is worn or damaged in any way. The seal is part number 5813359.
9. Remove the filter by pulling rearward.
10. Remove the fabric-type pre-filter from the main air filter. Inspect the pre-filter.
11. Wash the pre-filter with hot soapy water and air-dry.
12. Inspect the main filter and replace if necessary. The air filter is part number 7082101. Notice: In dusty conditions, air filter replacement will be required more often. Do not attempt to clean the air filter with compressed air. If the filter has been soaked with fuel or oil, it must be replaced. Do not attempt to clean the air filter.
13. Clean the airbox thoroughly. Wipe well with a clean, dry cloth. Caution: Dirt or debris in the intake tube/intake could result in severe engine damage. Always clean all dirt and debris from the intake tube before installing the filter.
14. Install the pre-filter onto the main filter. Be sure the screen covers the entire surface of the main filter without folds, creases or gaps.
15. Install the air filter into the airbox, making sure that it is fully seated. Proper placement of the air filter is important to prevent air leaks. 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.
16. Reinstall the airbox cover and the strap retaining the cover. Reinstall the rubber end of the clutch duct.
17. Install the seats by lining up the locators in front and pushing down in the rear.
For more information, see your authorized Polaris Dealer. Find a dealer near you with the Dealer Locator.
Maintenance tips, procedures and specifications can be found in your Owner's Manual.
To find diagrams and replacement part numbers, use the online parts catalog.
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