Preparing Air Filter Box Cover For Securing; Removing The Main Silencer - KTM 500 EXC-F 2023 Owner's Manual

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Preparing air filter box cover for securing

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Removing the main silencer

Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
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Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
Main work
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Wash the air filter thoroughly in special cleaning liquid and
allow it to dry properly.
Air filter cleaner (
Info
Only press the air filter to dry it, never wring it out.
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Oil the dry air filter with a high-grade air filter oil.
F01027-01
Oil for foam air filter (
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Clean the air filter box.
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Check the intake flange for damage and looseness.
Finishing work
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Install the air filter.
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Install the air filter box cover. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
Main work
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Drill a hole at marking
Guideline
Diameter
S03499-10
Finishing work
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Install the air filter box cover. (
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Detach spring
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
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Remove screws
catalytic converter.
K01339-10
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6 mm (0.24 in)
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and take off the main silencer with the
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