Engine Rotation For Service - Buell 2003XB9S Service Manual

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ENGINE ROTATION FOR SERVICE

The following process allows you to rotate engine down, piv-
oting on rear isolator mount, in order to service components
in the top end. The engine does not need to be removed from
chassis in order to perform top end repairs.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
Vehicle should be placed onto the lift with rear tire placed in
the wheel vise in order to successfully perform this proce-
dure.
1. Disconnect fuel pump and run vehicle until it is out of
fuel.
NOTES
This step is always performed in order to purge fuel lines.
The connection for fuel pump is just above the pump
located at the rear of the fuel tank on the left side of the
vehicle.
8707
1. Fuel line connection
2. Connection for throttle position sensor [88]
3. Connections for fuel injectors [84 & 85]
3-8 2003 Buell XB9S: Engine
Figure 3-1. Fuel Line and DDFI Electrical Connections
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WARNING
To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehi-
cle, disconnect the negative battery cable before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
2. Remove seat and disconnect battery.
3. Remove intake cover and airbox assembly.
4. Remove throttle body velocity stack.
NOTE
Cover velocity stack to prevent objects from falling into the
induction module.
5. See Figure 3-1. Disconnect fuel line.
6. Disconnect the throttle position sensor (2) [88].
7. Disconnect the fuel injector leads (3) [84 & 85].
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WARNING