Engine Removal - Honda GL1800 Service Manual

ENGINE REMOVAL

Support the motorcycle securely on its center stand.
Drain the engine oil before removing the engine if
the clutch cover gearshift linkage cover and engine
rear cover are to be removed (page 3-12).
Remove the following:
– front fender B (page 13-24)
– both side covers (page 2-5)
– both engine side covers (page 2-5)
– center inner fairing (page 2-10)
– muffler system (page 2-18)
– radiator reserve tank (page 6-8)
– throttle body (page 5-58)
– both injector covers and radiator stay (page 5-61)
• Wrap the intake ports with a shop towel or cover
them with a piece of tape to prevent any foreign
material from dropping into the engine.
Disconnect the ignition pulse generator 2P red
connector.
Disconnect the reverse shift actuator 3P red and 2P
white connectors.
Disconnect the gear position switch 6P black
connector.
Disconnect the left engine sub-wire harness 4P gray
and 6P gray connectors.
Disconnect the right engine sub-wire harness 8P
gray, 4P gray and speed sensor
connectors.
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
6P GRAY CONNECTOR
3P white
ONNE TORS
P GRAY CONNECTOR
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