Fuel Tank; Removing The Fuel Tank; Removing The Fuel Pump; Checking The Fuel Pump Body - Yamaha YZFR6X(C) 2008 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE FUEL TANK

1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank cap with a pump.
2. Remove:
• Fuel sender coupler
• Fuel pump coupler
• Fuel hose connector cover
• Fuel hose (fuel tank side)
• Fuel tank breather hose
• Fuel tank overflow hose
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WARNING
Cover fuel hose connections with a cloth
when disconnecting them. Residual pres-
sure in the fuel lines could cause fuel to
spurt out when removing the hoses.
NOTE:
• To remove the fuel hose from the fuel pump,
press the two buttons "1" on the sides of the
connector, and then remove the hose.
• Remove the fuel hose manually without
using any tools.
• Before removing the hose, place a few rags
in the area under where it will be removed.
3. Remove:

• Fuel tank

NOTE:
• Place the fuel tank on a level surface.
• Make sure that the fuel pipe does not contact
the ground; otherwise, the fuel pump could
be damaged.
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REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP

1. Remove:
• Fuel pump
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CAUTION:
• Do not drop the fuel pump or give it a
strong shock.
• Do not touch the base section of the fuel
sender.
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CHECKING THE FUEL PUMP BODY

1. Check:
• Fuel pump body
Obstruction → Clean.
Cracks/damage → Replace fuel pump
assembly.
2. Check:
• Diaphragms and gaskets
Tears/fatigue/cracks → Replace fuel
pump assembly.
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CHECKING THE FUEL PUMP OPERATION

1. Check:
• Fuel pump operation
Refer to "CHECKING THE FUEL PUMP"
on page 8-98.
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INSTALLING THE FUEL PUMP

1. Tighten:
• Fuel pump
Fuel pump bolt
4 Nm (0.4 m·kg, 3.0 ft·lb)
NOTE:
• Do not damage the installation surfaces of
the fuel tank when installing the fuel pump.
• Always use a new fuel pump gasket.
• Install the fuel pump as shown in the illustra-
tion.
• Align the projection "a" on the fuel pump with
the slot in the fuel pump bracket.
• Tighten the fuel pump bolts in the proper
tightening sequence as shown.
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FUEL TANK