Removing The Ignition Switch/Steering Lock; Removing The Rearview Mirrors - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Cycle Parts
REMOVING THE IGNITION SWITCH/
STEERING LOCK
Read through the section PRECAUTIONS AND
GENERAL INFORMATION.
Place the vehicle on the stand.
Turn the ignition switch to " ".
Remove the left and right handlebars (REMOVING
THE LEFT HANDLEBAR, REMOVING THE RIGHT
HANDLEBAR).
Clear the fork upper plate by following the steps
described in the paragraph ADJUSTING THE PLAY
OF THE BEARINGS.
Disengage the wires from the straps.
IMPORTANT
Have the same number of straps
ready for refitting.
Detach the electrical connector relating to the ignition
switch/steering lock.
WARNING
When refitting, ensure that the connector is prop-
erly reattached.
Unscrew and remove screw (1).
Using a chisel, cut the head of special screw (2) and
then loosen the screw by turning it.
Manually turn out and remove screw (1).
IMPORTANT
When refitting, use a new screw of
the same type and tighten it until the head comes off.
Remove ignition switch/steering lock (3) from below.

REMOVING THE REARVIEW MIRRORS

Place the vehicle on the stand.
Loosen and remove nut (4) and collect washer (5),
spring (6) and hemisphere (7).
WARNING
When handling plastic and painted parts, take
care not to score or damage them.
Remove rearview mirror (8).
Collect cup (9) if it has come out of its seat.
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