Removing The Rider Seat - APRILIA ETV mille Workshop Manual

CHASSIS
7.1.1 RELEASING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER
SEAT
!
Place the motorcycle on the stand.
!
Insert the key (1) into the seat lock.
!
Rotate the key (1) clockwise. Lift the seat (2) and
remove in a rearward motion.
NOTE
The glove/tool kit compartment is located under
the passenger seat.
To access the glove/tool compartment:
!
Remove the glove/tool compartment cover (3).
To lock the seat (2):
NOTE
Before lowering and locking the seat (2) in
position, ensure that the key is not stored in the glove/
tool kit compartment.
!
Slide the two front lugs (4) into their seats (5).
!
Lower the seat (2) and press down. The seat lock
should click audibly into the locked position.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat (2) is locked securely in place
before riding.

7.1.2 REMOVING THE RIDER SEAT

!
Remove the passenger seat, see 7.1.1 (RELEASING/
LOCKING THE PASSENGER SEAT).
!
Release and remove the two screws (1) and collect the
bushes.
Torque wrench setting for screws (1): 12 Nm (1.2
kgm).
!
Lift and remove the seat (2).
NOTE
Make sure the recess (3) and the lug (4) locate
correctly when refitting the seat.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat (2) is correctly positioned and
locked securely in place before riding.
7 - 6 -
00
1
4
5
3
5
2
2
3
ETV mille
2
1
2
4
Release 00/2004 - 04