Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2016, Service Manual

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Raise the rear of the fuel tank and carefully slide the fuel tank rearwards to release its front mountings.
Place the fuel tank onto a clean flat surface ensuring that the spigots and their caps do not make contact
with the flat surface. 19.
CAUTION
When the fuel tank has been removed from the motorcycle, the fuel clamps must be removed from the
transfer pipe and the fuel drained into a suitable fuel container.
Keeping the fuel clamps on the transfer pipe for long periods of time may deform the fuel transfer pipe.
Remove the fuel line clamps from the transfer pipe and drain any fuel into an approved fuel container. 20.
Fuel Tank - Installation
Note
Due to the shape of the fuel tank, a small amount of fuel may remain in the fuel tank after draining.
Prior to fitting the fuel tank, drain any remaining fuel that may be in the fuel tank using proprietary
professional automotive workshop equipment approved for fuel handling. 1.
Refit the fuel line clamps to the three ends of the fuel transfer pipe. 2.
Align the three front mountings on the fuel tank to their rubber mountings on the frame and push forward
until fully engaged. 3.
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Front mountings 1.
Remove the blanking cap from one of the front spigots. At the same time, refit the front fuel transfer pipe to
the spigot and secure with its clip. 4.
Repeat step 4 for the other front fuel transfer pipe. 5.
Remove the fuel line clamps from the two front transfer pipes. 6.
Pivot the fuel tank upwards at the rear and carry out the following: 7.
Remove the blanking cap from the rear spigot. At the same time, refit the rear fuel transfer pipe to the spigot
and secure with its clip.
Remove the fuel line clamp from the rear fuel transfer pipe.
Route the drain hose as noted for removal and secure it to its retaining clips on the rider’s seat front
mounting.
Fit the two breather pipes as noted for removal.
Fit the fuel pump and fuel level sensor electrical connectors.
Reconnect the fuel feed hose by gently pushing inwards until the hose engages with a click.
Slide the double check-latch down (i.e. towards the spigot) until the release buttons of the fuel connector are
covered. If the latch will not slide into position, then the fuel hose is not fully home on its spigot and must
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FUEL SYSTEM / ENGINE MANAGEMENT