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Fig. 39
Fig. 40
c
Carefully read p. 41 (MAINTENANCE).
Handle the painted components with care
and avoid scraping or damaging them.
c
Position the vehicle on the stand.
The operations marked with the symbol
must be carried out on both sides of the ve-
hicle.
Unscrew and remove the two screws (1-Fig. 39).
Remove the cover (2-Fig. 39).
c
Unscrew and remove the screw (3-Fig. 39).
Handle with care.
During the removal, take care not to dam-
age the two tangs of the battery/tool kit compart-
ment cover (opposite side of the lock).
Remove the battery/tool kit compartment cover.
Remove the tool kit compartment (1-Fig. 40).
Disconnect the battery breather pipe (2-Fig. 40).
a
Always connect the battery breather pipe,
to prevent the sulphuric acid vapours from
corroding the electric system, painted
parts, rubber elements or gaskets when they exit
the breather pipe itself. Handle the battery with
care. Neither overturn the battery, nor spill the
electrolyte.