Fuel Tank - Honda CRF450X 2020 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Fuel Tank

Refer to Important Safety Precautions on page 31.
Removal
1. Remove the seat (page 43).
2. Remove the shroud A bolt (1), shroud B bolt
(2) and shroud C bolt (3).
3. Slide the shroud (4) toward the up to separate
them from the side cover (5), and then remove
the shroud.
The right and left shrouds can be removed in the
same manner.
(4)
(5)
(1) shroud A bolt
(2) shroud B bolt
(3) shroud C bolt
(4) shroud
(5) side cover
4. Release the breather tube (6) from the tube
guide (7) on the top shelter (8).
5. Disconnect the breather tube (6) at the tube
joint (9).
(9)
(6)
(3)
(6) breather tube
(7) tube guide
6. Remove the fuel tank bolts (10) and washers
(11).
(10)
(2)
(1)
(11)
(10) fuel tank bolts
7. Lift the fuel tank (12) out of the frame to the
left of the frame.
(6)
(7)
(8)
(8) top shelter
(9) tube joint
(10)
(11)
(11) washers

Fuel Tank

Do not support the fuel tank by the fuel feed hose
(13).
NOTICE
The fuel tank is made of titanium material. Since
the fuel tank has not been painted, it might be
discolored with mud and dust.
To remove mud or dust, use a sponge or soft cloth
and a stainless steel kitchen detergent, then rinse
well clean water.
After washing, rinse with plenty of water and dry
with a clean cloth.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
(12)
(13)
(12) fuel tank
(13) fuel feed hose
Servicing Your Honda
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