Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Fuel tank removal and installation
Removal
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- Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).
- Take out the fuel tank prop stay (1).
- Remove the bolts.
- Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
- Disconnect the fuel pump lead wire coupler (2).
- Place a rag under the fuel feed hose (3) and disconnect the fuel feed hose from the fuel tank.
| Caution when removing the fuel tank, do not leave the fuel feed hose on the fuel pump side. |
- Disconnect the fuel tank drain hose (4).
- Disconnect the surge hose (5). (For e-33)
- disconnect the fuel tank breather hose. (Except for e-33)
- Remove the fuel tank by removing its bracket bolt (6).
Installation
Install the fuel tank in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following point:
| Note connect the fuel feed hose to the fuel pump until it locks securely (a click is heard). |
Fuel tank construction
Fuel tank heat
shield
: aluminum film side should face the engine side.
Fuel tank front cover
Fuel tank front bracket
Velcro fastenings
: clean the adhesiv ...
Fuel pump components
Fuel level gauge
Fuel pressure regulator assembly
O-ring
Joint
Fuel pump
Fuel pump case
Fuel mesh filter
10
N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
Appl ...
Other materials:
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Water hose routing diagram” “water pump components” “water
pump construction”
Special tool
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Fuel pump inspection
Turn the ignition switch on and check that the fuel pump
operates for a few seconds.
If the fuel pump motor does not make operating sound, inspect the fuel pump
circuit connections or inspect the fuel pump relay and to sensor. Refer to “fuel
pump relay inspection” and “dtc “c23” (p1651 ...
Tire pressure and loading
Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Check tire pressure each day
before you ride, and be sure the
pressure is correct for the vehicle
load according to the table below.
Tire pre ...