Removing The Engine From The Frame - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Engine

REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE FRAME

Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
CAUTION
Stop the engine and wait until the engine and
exhaust system have cooled down.
Disconnect the battery.
Bleed the cooling system completely (see REPLAC-
ING THE COOLANT).
Remove the left- and right-hand inspection covers,
see (REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT INSPEC-
TION COVERS).
CAUTION
Use a degreasing detergent, brushes and cloths
to clean the outer parts of the engine.
Rubber or plastic parts must not be damaged by
penetrating or corrosive detergents or solvents.
If you use a steam cleaner, do not direct high-
pressure streams of water, air, or steam directly at
the wheel hubs, the right and left handlebar
controls, brake pump, the instruments and
gauges, the exhaust outlet, glove compartment or
the ignition switch / steering lock.
Clean the engine and connected components.
CAUTION
Mark all cables, hoses, pipes, etc. to avoid getting
them mixed up when refitting.
During reassembly, be sure to insert the parts
correctly.
Unscrew and remove the screw (1) that fastens the
fuel injector supply tube support (2).
Disconnect the two connections (3) that supply
gasoline to the fuel injector.
Disconnect the electric connection of the fuel injector
(4).
Disconnect the electric connection (5) of the auto-
matic starter.
Disconnect the electric connection (6) of the throttle
position sensor on the throttle unit.
Slide out the spark plug (7) and free its cable from any
couplings.
Disconnect the electric connection of the throttle unit
air temperature sensor.
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Release 00 2002-09
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