I don't think you can say for sure that it hadn't failed in service and was not OK when fitted. It looks like there would be room to drill a couple of holes and bolt the 2 parts together. I know you shouldn't have to but for me would be easier and quicker than getting involved with the dealer.
Obie - and JohnMat - you were right! My initial anger made me see things that are not. My support is broken, that's not good news. But fortunately the two pieces were originally welded by the internal side / face, so when the weld spots (two tiny sparks) broke - I guess that the vibrations were too much for a couple of fragile tiny welding spots - the part holding the filter remained hanging from the Ω-shaped bracket that is screwed behind the backrest. Unfortunate to have the piece broken, fortunate design. Otherwise the filter would have fall on the drive belt just by the shock absorber. Could have be a disaster.
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