What's this unknown part that came out when Replacing the air filter? Need help!

[StevenQ]

Since I bought our 2017 Spyder RT new, I have been changing the oil, filters (oil & air). Last week, when I pulled the air filter out an unknown part came with it. NOT THE COVER. I think I see where it goes but can't seem to get it back in place. There is an index built into the housing, which I have to index where this part goes. Also, further inside the air box, there seems to be another place where another one of these parts is supposed to go. I will have to look further as I don't know where the second? part went. Any help with this would be appreciated, as I am getting quite frustrated.

 

[BajaRon]

I think we are going to need pictures of your situation to give meaningful advice. Or at least a parts fiche identifying the parts that you’re having issue with.

 

[StevenQ]

The BRP ring P/N 707800525 was laying in the air filter compartment/box when I removed my K&N air filter for cleaning. I am tempted to just put the air filter back in, and say to hell with it. I have owned this bike since 2017 and have never had this happen before. Everything I have read on this including youtube tells me how to remove and replace the air filter, which I have no need of.

 

[Snowbelt Spyder]

Hey Steven. So, the part number you have identified is the locking ring that fastens the outlet ducting to the airbox. I wouldn't recommend leaving that off, as it could cause air to bypass the air filter if the gap between the ducting and the air box opened up.

Attached is a picture of the parts diagram, that I guess that you've already seen. The other picture is from the shop manual showing the removal process, with the airbox out of the way. What you want to do is the opposite of the picture (it was the only one available). Make sure that the duct work and the air box are fully together. Insert the ring into the inside of the airbox and onto the ductwork end that is sticking through. There is an alignment arrow on the ring facing you. Position it around the 5 o'clock orientation-ish. But you have to play with it a bit to align the tabs and slots. Once you think you've got it, rotate the ring CW about 30*, and until the arrow is around the 6 o'clock position. You should feel it click in. I don't think there is actually a second part. This ring just locks those two parts together.