Reassembling The Components; Electrical Connectors - APRILIA Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2021 Manual

Tuono V4 1100 Factory
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Remove the dirt, mud, dust and foreign objects from the vehicle before disassembling com-
ponents. Wherever required, use the special tools designed for this vehicle.
DISASSEMBLING COMPONENTS
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Do not loosen and/or tighten the screws and nuts using pliers or other tools, but always use
the specific wrench.
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Mark the positions on all the connection joints (hoses, cables, etc.) before separating them
and identify them with different distinctive marks.
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Each piece should be clearly marked in order to be identified during the installation phase.
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Carefully clean and wash the disassembled components with detergents with a low flam-
mability grade.
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Keep the coupled parts together because they have "adapted" to one another following
normal wear.
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Some components must be used together or replaced entirely.
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Keep away from heat sources.

REASSEMBLING THE COMPONENTS

CAUTION
THE BEARING MUST ROTATE FREELY, WITHOUT JAMMING AND/OR NOISE, OTHERWISE
THEY MUST BE REPLACED.
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Use only aprilia ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS.
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Always use the recommended lubricants and consumable material.
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Lubricate the parts (when possible) before reassembling them.
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When tightening screws and nuts, begin with the larger diameter or internal ones, proceeding
diagonally. Tighten with subsequent steps before applying the prescribed torque.
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Always replace the locknuts, gaskets, seal rings, snap rings, O-Rings (OR), cotter pins and
screws if they have damaged thread, with new ones.
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When disassembling the bearings, lubricate them abundantly.
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Ensure that each component has been assembled correctly.
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After a repair or periodic maintenance operation, carry out the preliminary checks and test
the vehicle on private property or in an area with light traffic.
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Clean all coupling surfaces, oil seal rims and gaskets before refitting them. Smear a light
layer of lithium-based grease on the oil seal rims. Reassemble oil seals and bearings with
the brand or lot number facing outward (visible side).

ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

The electrical connectors should be disconnected as follows. Failure to observe these procedures will
cause irreparable damage to the connector and the wiring:
If present, press on the specific safety catches.
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Grip the two connectors and unplug them, pulling them apart in opposite directions.
Characteristics
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