12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 60
M00435-10
Main work
– Remove all screws on the main silencer.
–
Take off silencer cap
and O-ring
.
–
Take off outer tube
and O-ring
.
–
Remove glass fiber yarn filling
from inner tube
.
– Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for damage.
– Fit the new glass fiber yarn filling onto the inner tube.
–
Mount O-ring
onto connecting cap
.
– Position the inner tube with the connecting cap and glass fiber yarn filling in the
outer tube.
–
Mount O-ring
on the silencer cap.
–
Position the silencer cap with O-ring
in the outer tube.
– Mount and tighten all of the screws.
Guideline
Screws on the main silencer M5 7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the main silencer. ( p. 59)
– Install the right side cover. ( p. 58)
12.31 Removing the fuel tank
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
– Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
– Switch off the engine for refueling.
– Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
– If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
– Observe the specifications for refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
– Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
– Do not inhale fuel vapors.
– In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
– Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
– Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
– Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Preparatory work
– Remove the air filter box cover. ( p. 56)
– Remove the seat. ( p. 55)
K00596-10
Main work
–
Unplug connector
of the fuel pump.
–
Clean plug-in connection
of the fuel line thoroughly with compressed air.
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt in the fuel
line clogs the injection valve!