Engine side panel remove and install
WARNING
Avoid injury!
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and make sure all machine motion stops before you service the
machine.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Changing the fuel filter, bleeding the fuel system and flushing the cooling system are the only normal maintenance
items requiring the removal of the engine side panels.
Remove
1. Remove the two M8 bolts with hand knob (A).
NOTE: Left-hand side shown, right-hand side hard-
ware (B) location is similar
2. Remove the four bolts (A).
3. Disconnect the headlight wiring harness connectors
(A).
4. Remove the four nuts (B).
NOTE: The hood will be loose at this point. Hold on the
hood or have a helper hold the hood before performing
the next step.
5. Pry the metal clip (C) away from the ball stud (D).
6. Remove the gas strut (E).
7. Remove the hood by lifting it off the four mounting
studs.
7 - MAINTENANCE
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