Lower Cover Removal; Tail Unit Removal - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

Cycle parts
Holding the rear mudguard in the hand, disconnect
the number plate light bulb (5), slide out the battery
overflow tube (6) from the guide clip (7).
Remove the rear mudguard (4).

TAIL UNIT REMOVAL

Remove the plastic backrest (see PLASTIC
BACKREST REMOVAL).
Remove the rear mudguard (see REAR MUDGUARD
REMOVAL).
Remove the rear light assembly (see COMPLETE
SIDE PANEL REMOVAL).
Unscrew and remove the three screws (1).
Unscrew and remove the three screws (2), taking care
to recover the washers and ferrules.
Remove the tail unit by sliding out from the rear of the
vehicle (3).

LOWER COVER REMOVAL

Place the vehicle on the central stand.
CAUTION
Work with care. Do not damage the tongue and/or
the relative seats. Handle the painted components
with care. Do not drag them or ruin them.
Unscrew and remove the two screws (4).
Remove the lower cover (5).
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