Removing The Exhaust Silencer - APRILIA RSV mille Workshop Manual

RSV mille

7.1.49 REMOVING THE EXHAUST SILENCER

Carefully read 0.5.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATIONS).
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Position the vehicle on the stand.
a
WARNING
Wait until the engine and the exhaust silencer have
completely cooled down.
N
Release the two springs (1) from their respective hooks
on the exhaust silencer (2).
a
CAUTION
Check the two springs (1) and replace them should
they be damaged.
N
Loosen and remove the self-locking nut (3) and retrieve
the washer (4).
Nut (3) driving torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgm).
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Unscrew and remove the screw (5) and retrieve the
bush (6) and washer (7).
N
If the rubber elements (8) are damaged, change them
and retrieve the inner spacer (9).
N
Rotate the exhaust silencer (2) slightly both ways in or-
der to dislodge any deposits preventing it from being
removed.
N
Slide out the exhaust silencer (2).
a
CAUTION
Plug the exhaust pipe openings so as to prevent any
foreign bodies entering.
a
CAUTION
If necessary, replace the exhaust silencer with a new
one of the same type.
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