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Remove the cover from the rear storage compartment using the ignition key.
2Remove the seat by pulling the red lever, then lift up on the rear of the seat and pull back to release.
3Remove the front turn signals. Remove the 4 (Torx 25) screws securing the turn signals to the faring. Pull the light assembly away to expose the electrical connector.
4Squeeze the sides of the connector to release it and pull to disconnect. Do not damage the wires from the turn signal, we will be reusing these. Follow the same steps to remove the other turn signal.
5Remove the forward side covers. Remove the first screw from under the forward edge of the cover. (Torx 25)
6Remove the two screws that secure the top of the cover. (Torx 25)
7On the left side, remove the oil cap. Pull outward on the lower forward edge of the cover.
8Now lift upward along the top edge where the side cover snaps together with the center cover.
9Remove the central cover. There are two screws at the forward edge of the cover. Also remove the two sheet metal nuts. The screws and sheet metal nuts will be reused.
10Remove the battery cables from the battery using either 2) 10mm open end wrenches, or a wrench and a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the battery vent hose, disconnect the strap and lift the battery from the tray. Always keep the battery level. NOTE: Battery acid is corrosive and is hazardous to your health!!
11Disconnect the connector from the engine management computer. Pull out on the large red clip on the connector, as you feel the connector loosen lift up to release the cable. Remove the rubber o-ring that secures the controller in place. Now remove the controller. Save all these pieces, we will be reinstalling them later.
12The bracket for the controller must be removed. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the bracket by releasing the little lock under the connector and pushing down. Remove the two screws at the base of the bracket, (Torx 20) and remove the bracket. Cut the cable tie that ties the wires to the right side of the rear triangle.
13Remove the two electrical connectors from the fuel pump. Loosen the screw type clamp on the fuel line. Cut the band clamp from the second fuel line.
14CAREFULLY remove the fuel lines. There may still be pressure in the fuel lines that will cause them to leak some fuel. Plug the fuel lines (use two bolts, 8mm and 10mm) to avoid any contamination from getting into them.
15Remove the 2 screws holding the top edge of each of the rear side covers. (Torx 27)
16Remove the small plastic cover to expose the final bolt on each side. Remove the bolt (6mm Allen head) now remove the two side covers. The right side may need to be worked out from around the gas tank filler.
17Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir from the right side of the rear framework. (10mm wrench)
18Remove the mufflers. On the right side remove the bolt (Torx 30) and carefully pry outward to release the muffler. If necessary a light tap with a rubber mallet from the inside will release the muffler. On the left side loosen the clamp that connects the muffler to the exhaust pipe and work it back from the pipe.
19Pull up on the gas take vent hose until it is free from the framework.
20Remove the rear triangle. Take out the 4 bolts that secure the rear triangle to the frame. (Torx 40)