Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing: Removing: Notes

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-- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

WARNING:

Risk of accident due to the weight of the fuel tank.

The fuel tank must be empty when removing it.

-- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Remove the rear bench seat. .

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-- Fold the insulation mat near the locking flange cover to the side.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the locking flange cover.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- on the locking flange.

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-- Open the fuel filler door.

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-- Clean the area around the fuel filler tube.

-- Remove the fuel filler cap -arrow-.

NOTE:

Seal the fuel filler tube opening with a clean plug to prevent dirt from getting into the tube.

-- Remove the right rear wheel housing liner. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .