Chapter 7 Bodywork; Passenger Footrest Removal; Lower Protection Cover Removal; Unlocking/Locking The Seat - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

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BODYWORK

PASSENGER FOOTREST REMOVAL

Place the vehicle on the central stand.
CAUTION
Work with care.
Unscrew and remove the three screws (1).
Remove the passenger footrest (2).

LOWER PROTECTION COVER REMOVAL

Place the vehicle on the central stand.
CAUTION
Work with care. Do not damage the tongue and/or
the relative seats. Handle the painted components
with care. Do not drag them or ruin them.
Unscrew and remove the four screws (3) on the r.h.
side, and the four screws on the l.h. side.
Remove the breather pipe from the expansion tank.
Unscrew and remove the screw (4) placed on the
leading edge, behind the front wheel.
Remove the lower protection cover (5), supporting it to
prevent it from dropping.

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT

Position the vehicle on the central stand.
Insert the key (1) into the ignition switch (2).
Press and rotate the ignition key (1) in an anti-clock-
wise direction.
Via the pneumatic piston, the seat (3) remains in a
raised position and the under-seat compartment is
illuminated.
To lock the seat, lower it and press it (without forcing
it), making the lock click.
WARNING
Before riding again, make sure that the seat is
correctly locked.
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