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:
Wheel / tire / air valve inspection and cleaning
Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
Wheel
Wipe the wheel clean and check for the following points:
distortion and crack
any flaws and scratches at the bead seating area.
Wheel rim runout. Refer to “front wheel related parts inspection”
and “rear wheel rela ...
Specifications
Service data
Suspension
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front fork components”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening ...
Air cleaner element inspection
Inspect air cleaner element
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspection
Remove the air cleaner element. Refer to “air cleaner element removal
and installation” in section 1d .
Inspect the air cleaner element for clogging. If it is
clogged with dirt, replace it with a new on ...