Removing The Fuel Tank - APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book

SXV / RXV 450 - 550
4.2.2.

REMOVING THE FUEL TANK

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Remove the seat, see (REMOVING THE SEAT).
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Working on one side, loosen and remove the two
screws, collect the washer.
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Remove the lower side body panel.
NOTE Cutting the side body panel along marks (A) allows
you to remove the tank without removing the lower side
panel first.
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Unscrew and remove the tank retaining screw and
collect the pilot bush.
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Remove the fuel tank plug breather hose.
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Raise the fuel tank.
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Hold the fuel tank up using a retaining cord.
WARNING
Make sure the tank retaining cord never
touches the battery positive pole.
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Release the quick-release fitting.
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