Installing The Fuel Tank - KTM 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009 Repair Manual

07/FUEL TANK, SEAT, TRIM
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid contact between fuel and skin, eyes and clothing. Do not inhale fuel vapors. If fuel gets into your eyes, rinse immedi-
ately with water and contact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, con-
tact a doctor immediately. Change clothing that has come into contact with fuel. Store fuel in a suitable canister according
to regulations and keep it out of the reach of children.

Installing the fuel tank

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Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never fill up the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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Fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if the tank is overfilled. See specifications on filling up with fuel.
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove screws
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Remove the steering damper.
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Remove screws
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Press on metal plate
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Remaining fuel may run out of the fuel hose.
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Disconnect electric plug-in connector
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Raise the front of the fuel tank.
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Disconnect plug-in connector
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Detach overflow hoses
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Take off the fuel tank.
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of the steering damper.
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and disconnect the fuel hose connection.
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of the fuel pump.
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of the fuel level indicator.
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