- Screws (1): 5 Nm (0.5 Kgm).
- Screws (2): 5 Nm (0.5 Kgm).
Lift the fuel tank; see 2.9.1.
Release and remove the two screws (1).
Release and remove the two screws (2) and collect the nuts from beneath the screws.
Remove the airbox cover (3).
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Remove the air cleaner (4) together with its meshing.
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Note.
- Block off the opening with a clean cloth to prevent the ingress of debris into the intake ducts.
- On refitting, be sure to remove the cloth and any other objects you may have placed inside the airbox before positioning the airbox cover (3).
- Make sure the air cleaner is positioned correctly, otherwise it will let unfiltered air into the engine.