Yamaha YZFR1Y(C) 2009 Service Manual page 360

EAS14B1078
REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SIDE COVERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
fuel tank side covers.
1. Remove:
• Fuel tank side cover "1"
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a. Remove the screw on the fuel tank side
cover.
b. Slide the fuel tank side cover to the front
and then remove the three tabs "a".
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EAS26630
REMOVING THE FUEL TANK
1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank cap with a pump.
2. Remove:
• Fuel tank breather hose
• Fuel tank overflow hose
• Fuel pump coupler
• Fuel sender coupler
• Fuel hose connector cover
• Fuel hose
EWA14B1001
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.
ECA14B1003
Be sure to disconnect the fuel hose by
hand. Do not forcefully disconnect the hose
with tools.
TIP
• 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.
• Before removing the hoses, place a few rags
in the area under where it will be removed.
3. Remove:
• Fuel tank
TIP
Do not set the fuel tank down so that the instal-
lation surface of the fuel pump is directly under
the tank. Be sure to lean the fuel tank in an
upright position.
EAS26640
REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP
1. Remove:
• Fuel pump
ECA14720
• Do not drop the fuel pump or give it a
strong shock.
• Do not touch the base section of the fuel
sender.
EAS26670
CHECKING THE FUEL PUMP BODY
1. Check:
• Fuel pump body
Obstruction → Clean.
Cracks/damage → Replace fuel pump
assembly.
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CHECKING THE FUEL PUMP OPERATION
1. Check:
• Fuel pump operation
Refer to "CHECKING THE FUEL PRES-
SURE" on page 7-18.
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INSTALLING THE FUEL PUMP
1. Install:
• Fuel pump gasket
• Fuel pump
• Fuel pump bracket
Fuel pump bracket bolt
4 Nm (0.4 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
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FUEL TANK
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