Removing The Expansion Tank - APRILIA RST mille Futura 2001 Service Manual

CHASSIS
7.1.51 REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPES
Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Remove the exhaust silencer, see 7.1.50 (REMOVING
THE EXHAUST SILENCER).
Release the two springs (1) from their couplings on the
expansion tank.
Check the two springs (1) and replace if damaged.
Twist the exhaust pipes (2) back and forth to overcome
the resistance of any encrusted build-up.
Remove the exhaust pipes (2), sliding them upward.
NOTE
Plug the drain opening of the expansion tank to
keep out any foreign matter.

7.1.52 REMOVING THE EXPANSION TANK

Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Remove both lower fairings, see 7.1.33 (REMOVING
THE LOWER FAIRING).
Remove the exhaust pipes, see 7.1.51 (REMOVING
THE EXHAUST PIPES).
Loosen the three nuts (3) so that the rear cylinder
exhaust manifold (2) can be moved slightly.
Tightening torque for nuts (3): 18 ftlb (25 Nm).
Release the two springs (1) from their couplings on the
expansion tank (4).
Unscrew and remove the screw (5).
Tightening torque for screw (5): 18 ftlb (25 Nm).
Move the expansion tank (4) back and forth to
overcome the resistance of any encrusted build-up.
Slide out the expansion tank (4).
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