Removing The Rear Part Of The Fairing; Removing The Bottom Covers - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Cycle parts
Still holding the rear mudguard, disconnect the license
plate light bulb (5), slide out the battery bleeder pipe
(6) from its guide clip (7).
Remove the rear mudguard (4).

REMOVING THE REAR PART OF THE FAIRING

Remove the plastic parts of the backrest, see (RE-
MOVING THE PLASTIC PARTS OF THE
BACKREST).
Remove the rear mudguard, see (REMOVING THE
REAR MUDGUARD).
Remove the rear light assembly, see (REMOVING
THE COMPLETE SIDE PANELS).
Unscrew and remove the 3 screws (1).
Unscrew and remove the 3 screws (2) making sure to
keep the relevant washers and bushings.
Remove the rear part of the fairing by sliding it back-
wards (3).

REMOVING THE BOTTOM COVERS

Place the motorcycle on the center stand.
CAUTION
Proceed with care. Do not damage the tabs and/or
corresponding tab slots. Handle painted parts
carefully, without scraping or damaging them.
Unscrew and remove the two screws (4).
Remove the bottom cover (5).
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