Bulb Replacement - APRILIA RS 125 Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8.13. BULB REPLACEMENT

8.13.1. BULB REPLACEMENT
Read carefully.
1.2.1
WARNING
Before proceeding to change a bulb, rotate
the ignition switch to "
Wear clean gloves or use a clean, dry cloth to
handle bulbs. Do not put your fingerprints on
a bulb, as this may cause overheating leading
to failure. If you happen to touch a bulb with
your fingers, remove any fingerprints with
alcohol to avoid early failure.
DO NOT PULL ON THE WIRING.
•
Place the motorcycle on the stand.
NOTE Check the fuses before changing a bulb; see
8.14.1.
Replacement procedures:
PARKING LIGHT BULB
WARNING
Never pull on the wiring to extract a bulb
holder.
•
Working from the rear end of the front fairing, grasp the
bulb holder (1) and pull until clear of its seat.
•
Withdraw the parking light bulb (2) and fit a new bulb of
equal rating.
HIGH BEAM BULB
•
Working from the rear right end of the front fairing, slip
off the dust cover (3) with your fingers.
•
Withdraw the electrical connector (4).
•
Release the retainer (5) at the rear of the bulb holder
(6).
•
Extract the bulb.
NOTE Make sure the locating pegs locate properly into the
holder when fitting the bulb.
•
Fit a new bulb of equal rating in the correct position.
LOW BEAM BULB
•
Working from the rear left end of the front fairing, slip
off the dust cover (7) with your fingers.
•
Withdraw the connector (8).
•
Release the retainer (9) at the rear of the bulb holder
(10).
•
Extract the bulb.
NOTE Make sure the locating pegs locate properly into the
holder when fitting the bulb.
•
Fit a new bulb of equal rating in the correct position.
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