APRILIA RSV 1000 R - 2003 Manual page 118

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REMOVING THE FRONT FAIRING
Remove the rearview mirrors, see page
120 (REMOVING THE REARVIEW
MIRRORS)
Place the vehicle on the stand, see page
82 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
Turn the ignition switch to " ".
Remove the rearview mirrors, see page
120 (REMOVING THE FAIRING UPPER
FRONT COVERS).
Release the four plastic rivets (1) using a
flat-blade screwdriver.
Release and remove the screw (2) in the
centre.
CAUTION
Do not overtighten the screw (2) on
refitting, as it sits on plastic.
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Release and remove the snap-on
fasteners (3) securing the front fairing
to the side fairings.
Disconnect the two connectors (4) on
either side of the front fairing.
Disconnect the connector (5) on either
side of the front fairing.
Detach the front fairing (6) complete with
headlight.
M a k e s u r e t o r e f i t t h e e l e c t r i c a l
connectors (4) and (5) to the matching
connectors on assembly.
Handle plastic and paint-finished parts
w i t h c a r e t o a v o i d s c r a t c h i n g o r
damage.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
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After refitting:
Set the rearview mirrors at the correct
angle.
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