Engine Removal - Honda Transalp XL700V Manual

ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

ENGINE REMOVAL

Drain the engine oil (page 3-13).
Drain the coolant by removing the water pump
drain bolt (page 6-7).
Remove the following:
– Both side covers (page 2-4)
– ECM (page 5-77)
– Fuel tank (page 5-61)
– Throttle body (page 5-65)
– Radiator (page 6-10)
– Thermostat housing (page 6-10)
– Spark plug caps (page 3-8)
– Exhaust system (page 2-14)
– Heat guard plate (page 2-23)
Remove the pinch bolt and gearshift pedal from the
spindle.
Remove the bolts, drive sprocket cover and guide
plate.
Remove the bolt, bolt/washer, nut and trim clip
(XL700VA only).
Remove the ECM stay.
Release the wire band and harness clamp.
Disconnect the alternator 3P (Natural) connector.
7-4
PINCH BOLT
GUIDE PLATE
STAY
BOLT
CLAMP 3P (NATURAL) CONNECTOR
WIRE BAND
COVER
BOLTS
NUT
CLIP
(XL700VA)
BOLT/WASHER