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ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 8-5
Engine Removal/Installation
Engine Removal
• Support the rear part of the swingarm with a stand.
• Squeeze
  [A].
           the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band

                          WARNING
    Motorcycle may fall over unexpectedly resulting in
    an accident or injury. Be sure to hold the front brake
    when removing the engine.

                          NOTICE
    Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the
    engine, or the motorcycle may fall over. The engine
    or the motorcycle could be damaged.

• Drain:
   Engine Oil (see Engine Oil Change in the Periodic Main-
     tenance chapter)
     Coolant (see Coolant Change in the Periodic Mainte-
     nance chapter)
•   Remove:
     Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame
     chapter)
     Clutch Cable Lower End (see Clutch Cable Removal in
     the Clutch chapter)
     Radiator (see Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal in the
     Cooling System chapter)
     Exhaust Pipe (see Exhaust Pipe Removal in the Engine
     Top End chapter)
     Air Switching Valve (see Air Switching Valve Removal in
     the Engine Top End chapter)
     Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
     the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
     Shift Lever (see Shift Pedal Removal in the Crank-
     shaft/Transmission chapter)
     Engine Sprocket (see Engine Sprocket Removal in the
     Final Drive chapter)

• Remove
  [B].
          the nut [A] and disconnect the starter motor cable

• Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector [C].