Buell 2002 X1, Service Manual

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TAIL SECTION 2.38
REMOVAL
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WARNING
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WARNING
To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehi-
cle, disconnect the negative battery cable before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
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WARNING
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WARNING
Always disconnect the negative battery cable first. If the
positive battery cable should contact ground with the
negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause
a battery explosion which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
1. Disconnect battery cables, negative cable first.
2. Remove seat. See 2.40 SEAT.
3. Remove trunk. See 2.37 TRUNK .
4. See Figure 2-129. Remove fuse/relay block bracket fas-
teners (2). Remove bracket (1) containing fuse and relay
blocks.
5. See Figure 2-130. Disconnect tail harness.
6. See Figure 2-131. Remove two screws and washers (1)
on electronic control module (2).
7. See Figure 2-132. Remove two nuts (2) and washers (8)
holding ignition module bracket (17) to tail section.
8. Remove two nuts (18), washers (19) and bolts (20) from
the lower frame connection. Rotate the tail section
upward and remove the two upper nuts, washers and
bolts.
CLEANING
CAUTION
Do not use wheel care products or other compounds
developed specifically for cleaning and polishing un-
coated aluminum. These cleaners could potentially dam-
age the tail section finish.
The cast aluminum tail section has a clear powdercoat.
Because the surface is not bare polished aluminum, it must
be cleaned using only mild soap and warm water. After wash-
ing, always dry the surface using a clean, soft cloth.
DISASSEMBLY
1. See Figure 2-133. Remove two nuts (metric) (4) and
washers (5) from tail lamp studs to detach the tail lamp
(2). Pull the three wires from back of tail lamp.
2. See Figure 2-132. Remove two allen bolts (15), washers
(3) and nuts (10) to detach seat lock (11) from tail sec-
tion
(14).
3. See Figure 2-133. Remove turn signal nuts (metric) (6)
and washers (7). Disconnect bullet connectors.
4. Tilt license plate bracket (3) forward to remove.
Figure 2-129. Fuse Block
Figure 2-130. Wiring Harness
Figure 2-131. Electronic Control Module
1. Fuse/Relay Block Bracket
2. Screw and Washer (2)
6982
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Tail Harness
Connector Location
6992
6984
1. Screw and Washer (2)
2. Electronic Control Module (ECM)
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