fuel tank removal YAMAHA YZF-R1 2002 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-16
6
EAU04572*
Replacing the air filter
element The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-17 for rider seat removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
2. Remove the bolt.3. Lift the front of the fuel tank, and
then tilt it back and away from the
air filter case. (Do not disconnect
the fuel hoses!)
EW000071
WARNING
_

Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.


Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
_4. Disconnect the fuel tank breather
hose and the fuel tank overflow
hose.5. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws and bolt.
1. Bolt
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
1. Bolt
2. Screw (× 8)
3. Air filter case cover
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