Removing The Complete Engine From The Frame - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

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3.3 REMOVING THE COMPLETE ENGINE
FROM THE FRAME
WARNING
The engine must be removed ONLY at an Authorized
Service Center or by an Aprilia dealer.
Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
WARNING
Engine removal is a particularly complex operation.
Therefore, inspect the vehicle carefully before
proceeding.
This chapter lists the procedures progressively and
in sequential order.
Use common sense to interpret any overlap in cross-
referenced instructions, to avoid unnecessarily
removing components.
operations needed to remove the component in
question.
Before you proceed with the operations described
below, bear in mind that the engine must be removed
from the frame from underneath; the equipment for
the job must therefore be gathered and set in place
beforehand.
Engine dry weight ~ 147.7 lb (~ 67 kg).
Set the ignition switch to "
Place the vehicle on the stand.
Disconnect the negative cable (-) and positive cable
(+) of the battery, in that order.
WARNING
When reassembling, first connect the positive cable
(+), then the negative cable (–).
Remove the fuel tank, see 7.1.6 (REMOVING THE
FUEL TANK COMPLETELY).
Remove both side fairings, see 7.1.28 (REMOVING
THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
Remove both lower fairings, see 7.1.33 (REMOVING
THE LOWER FAIRING).
Remove the radiator spoiler, see 7.1.35 (REMOVING
THE RADIATOR SPOILER).
WARNING
Mark the cables to
reassembling.
Disconnect the following electrical connectors in the
order listed:
– alternator (1);
– crankshaft position sensor (2);
– front cylinder coolant thermistor (3);
– rear cylinder coolant thermistor (4).
WARNING
When reassembling, make sure electrical connectors
are properly fitted.
Release 00/2002 - 03
Perform only those
".
avoid mix-ups when
147.7lb
2
3
ENGINE
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