Removing The Fuel Tank Toward The Front; Installing The Fuel Tank At The Front - KTM 450 Rally Factory Replica 2014 Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.21

Removing the fuel tank toward the front

Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel 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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The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that is contaminated with fuel.
Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
12.22

Installing the fuel tank at the front

Preparatory work
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Remove the trim. (
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Remove the seat. (
Main work
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Pull off the fuel tank breathers
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Remove screws
601354-10
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Open the quick release of the fuel line
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Remove screws
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Remove the fuel tank on the left and right.
Info
Set the fuel tank halves down in an upright position as otherwise fuel can
escape from the fuel tank breathers at the filler cap.
601355-10
Main work
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Position the fuel tank. Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front fuel tank
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Clean quick release of fuel line
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Repeat the operation on the opposite side.
601355-11
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Mount and tighten screws
Guideline
Screw, front fuel tank
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Connect the hoses
601354-11
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
p. 58)
p. 48)
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on the left and right.
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of the left and right halves of the fuel tank.
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and connect it.
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of the fuel tank breather without kinking.
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p. 49)
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M8 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
M8 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)
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