Replacing The Air Filter Element - Yamaha FZ8-N Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
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Replacing the air filter element

The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-18.)
2. Remove the fuel tank cowling bolts
on both sides.
1. Fuel tank cowling
2. Fuel tank cowling bolt
3. Pull the bottom of the cowling out-
ward on both sides, then remove
the cowling by moving it forward,
and then lifting it up.
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4. Remove the fuel tank bolt on both
sides.
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2
1. Fuel tank bolt
5. Lift the front of the fuel tank, and
carefully tilt it back and away from
the air filter case, but do not dis-
connect
WARNING! Make sure that the
fuel tank is well supported. Do
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the fuel hoses.