Removing The Air Filter - APRILIA SXV / RXV 450 550 Use And Maintenance Book

SXV / RXV 450 - 550
4.2.3.

REMOVING THE AIR FILTER

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Remove the seat, see (REMOVING THE SEAT).
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Raise the fuel tank, see (REMOVING THE FUEL
TANK).
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Grasp and release the handles on either sides to
release the air box cover.
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Slide the cover from the rear end completed with air
filter.
NOTE Please ensure the air box is clean before refitting.
Remove any dirt that might have entered during the removal
procedure.
When refitting, pay attention to correctly refit the air scoops.
WARNING
Ensure the tank retaining cord never touches
the battery positive pole.
WARNING
If it falls to the ground, carefully clean the air
filter and the air box from oil possibly coming
from the oil tank via the oil breather hose.
WARNING
To avoid foreign matter from entering the air
box, remove the air box cover only when
vehicle is clean.
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