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2014-2020 Polaris Sportsman 570 — Air Filter Replacement

By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Oct 23, 2026

🔧 Easy 10-15 minutes

Quick answer: Air Filter Replacement on a 2014–2020 Polaris Sportsman 570 is rated Easy and takes about 10-15 minutes. You'll need 4 tools for this job. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.

Quick Video Tutorial

Parts You Need

Total Cost
$0.00
Part Name Part Number Price Buy
Polaris air filter (main element) 7083107 —
Foam pre-filter — —

💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps carefully

1

Remove the seat to reach the airbox

Place the transmission in PARK, lock the parking brake, and remove the seat by lifting straight up on its rear edge and sliding it toward the rear of the machine. The airbox sits underneath.

2

Clean around the cover before opening it

Wipe every bit of dirt and debris away from the air filter cover and the area around the airbox before you open anything. Dirt that falls inside the airbox goes straight toward the engine intake.

3

Release the clamps and remove the filter

Release the airbox cover clamps and lift the cover off. Loosen the filter clamp with a 6mm socket or a flat screwdriver, then slide the air filter out of the airbox.

4

Separate and inspect the pre-filter

Pull the foam pre-filter off the main filter and look both over carefully. Replace the main filter if it is torn, oil-soaked, or fuel-soaked; a soaked filter can never be cleaned back to spec.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado

Farm dust packs these filters fast. If you run in harvested fields or on gravel every day, check the filter weekly instead of waiting for the service interval; a clogged filter quietly strangles power and fuel economy.

5

Wash the pre-filter and wipe out the airbox

Wash the pre-filter in warm soapy water, rinse it, and let it air-dry completely. Never try to clean the paper main filter, even with compressed air. Wipe the inside of the airbox clean.

6

Fit the pre-filter and install the main filter

Install the dry pre-filter over the main filter so the screen covers the whole surface with no folds, creases, or gaps. Seat the main filter fully on its supports inside the airbox.

7

Tighten the clamp and refit the cover

Tighten the filter clamp to 35 in-lbs (4 Nm). Inspect the cover seal and replace it if it is cracked, then refit the cover, fasten the clamps, and reinstall the seat.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • • Blowing out the paper filter with compressed air and reinstalling it. That forces dirt through the element; replace it instead.
  • • Leaving folds or gaps in the pre-filter screen, which lets dust channel straight to the main filter.
  • • Forgetting to clean around the cover first, so loose dirt falls into the open airbox.