Fuel Tank - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

Fuel Tank

Removal
Observe the warning · advice given in the general
information section on the safe handling of fuel and fuel
containers.
A fire, causing personal injury and damage to property,
could result from spilled fuel or fuel not handled or
stored correctly.
1. Remove the rider's seat <see page
2 . Disconnect the battery, negative (black> lead first.
3 . Remove the lower radiator panels <see page
4. Remove the upper radiator panels <see page
5. Remove the cockpit assembly (see page
6. Remove the fuel tank infill panels <see page
Z Release the two bolts secu ring the fuel tank to the
frame.
1. Fuel tank
2. Fuel tank to frame bolt
8.
Raise the fuel tank and d isconnect the electrical
connections to the fuel pump and the fuel level
sensor.
When disconnected, the fuel tank is self-sealing but a
small amount of fuel may escape causing clothing and
components to be coated with fuel.
This would represent a serious fire hazard which cou ld
lead to burn injuries and damage to property.
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9. Ease the double check clip latch away from the
con nector until the release buttons are exposed.
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1. Locked Position
2. Unlocked Position
10. Disconnect the fuel hose by squeezing the sides of
the connector and pulling the hose free from its
spigot on the fuel pump plate.
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