APRILIA ETV mille, Workshop Manual

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ETV mille
CHASSIS
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Release 00/2004 - 04
7.1.42 REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPES
Read 0.5.1 (GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND
INFORMATION) carefully.
CAUTION
Allow the engine to cool down to ambient
temperature.
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Remove the exhaust silencer, see 7.1.41 (EXHAUST
SILENCER REMOVAL).
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Remove the radiator spoiler, see 7.1.23 (REMOVING
THE UPPER SUMP GUARD) and see 7.1.24
(REMOVING THE LOWER SUMP GUARD).
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Release the spring (1) from the hook on the exhaust
pipe (2).
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Remove the spring (1).
WARNING
Inspect the spring (1) and replace as required.
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Undo and remove the three nuts (3) that secure the
exhaust pipe flange (4) to the front cylinder.
Torque wrench setting for nuts (3): 25 Nm (2.5
kgm).
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Undo and remove the three nuts (6) that secure the
exhaust pipe flange (2) to the rear cylinder.
Torque wrench setting for nuts (6): 25 Nm (2.5
kgm).
WARNING
Pull gently when separating the exhaust pipes (4 - 2)
from the cylinders, or the stud bolt threads will
damage.
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Twist the exhaust pipe (2) slightly in both direction and
pull until lifting it off the exhaust pipe (4).
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Detach the exhaust pipe (2) from the rear cylinder.
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Move the exhaust pipe (4) forward until sliding the
flange off the front cylinder stud bolts.
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Detach the exhaust pipe (4) from the front cylinder.
WARNING
Inspect the two gaskets (5) and renew them as
required. Use the same type fitted originally.
Block off the engine exhaust outlets to prevent the
ingress of dirt.
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