Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS, Service Manual, Page: 450 / 638

4-108 2006 Buell Lightning: Fuel System
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REMOVAL
1. Remove rider footpeg mounts. See 2.32 FOOTPEG,
HEEL GUARD AND MOUNT .
2. Remove swingarm. See 2.19 SWINGARM AND BRACE .
3. Drain fuel tank. See DRAINING FUEL TANK under 4.39
FUEL PUMP .
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WARNING
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WARNING
With fuel tank drained, gasoline can spill from bore when
supply valve is loosened or removed. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could
result in death or serious injury. Wipe up spilled fuel
immediately and dispose of rags in a suitable manner.
(00277a)
4. See Figure 4-92. Remove fuel line from fuel supply fitting
(2).
5. Remove four fuel pump fasteners (5).
6. See Figure 4-93. Assemble fuel pump puller.
a. Thread nut (3) onto bolt (4).
b. Slide washer (2) onto bolt.
c. Insert bolt assembly into hole in main body (1).
7. See Figure 4-94. Place the main body of the fuel pump
puller over the fuel pump assembly.
8. Thread bolt into the threaded hole in the center of the
fuel pump assembly until snug.
9. Thread the nut down the shaft of the bolt until it makes
contact with the main body of the fuel pump puller.
10. Place wrench onto nut and another wrench onto the bolt.
Hold the bolt stationary and turn nut clockwise until fuel
pump is pulled free from frame.
PART NO. SPECIALTY TOOL
B-45657 Fuel pump puller
Figure 4-93. Fuel Pump Puller
Figure 4-94. Fuel Pump Removal
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1. Main body
2. Washer
3. Nut
4. Bolt
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1. Turn clockwise
2. Hold stationary
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