Torque wrench settings:
- RAVE valve screws (2): 10 Nm (1.0 kg·m)
Remove the fuel tank; see 4.1.1.
Remove the battery and battery box mount; see 7.2.1.
Partial removal
Slip off the dust cover (1).
Release and remove both screws (2) and collect the locking washers.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117219.jpg)
If the valve moves freely:
Extract the exhaust valve assembly together with the Bowden cable.
Rotate the valve stem housing (3) through 180° and disconnect the Bowden cable (4).
If the valve is locked in the open position (because of combustion residue):
Push back the valve stem housing (3) using a screwdriver.
Warning! Push gently or the sealing surface will damage.
Rotate the valve stem housing (3) through 180° and disconnect the Bowden cable (4).
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117220.jpg)
Remove the valve stem housing (3) and collect spring (6) and seal (5).
Remove the exhaust valve (7) using the valve extractor; see 6.3.2.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117221.jpg)
Complete removal
Release and remove both screws of the RAVE valve and collect the locking washers.
Extract the exhaust valve assembly from the cylinder.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117222.jpg)
Disconnect the control unit connector at the wiring harness end.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117223.jpg)
Release and remove both screws (8) from the battery bracket.
Remove the complete RAVE valve.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/aprilia/11/117224.jpg)