Clean the vehicle thoroughly before disassembly. Dirt or other foreign materials entering into sealed areas during vehicle disassembly can cause excessive wear and decrease performance of the vehicle.

Arrangement and Cleaning of Removed Parts
Disassembled parts are easy to confuse. Arrange the parts according to the order the parts were disassembled and clean the parts in order prior to assembly.

Battery Ground
Storage of Removed PartsIntake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the intake air pressure sensor #1 especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor
can damage it.
Remove:
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Intake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Connector [A]
Remove the intake air ...
Swingarm Installation
Visually inspect the chain guide [A].
Replace the chain guide if it shows any signs of abnormal
wear or damage.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the chain guide bolt [B].
Apply plenty of grease to the lip of the oil seals [A].
Be sure to install the oil seals ...
DFI Power Source
ECU Fuse Removal
Refer to the 30 A Main/15 A ECU Fuse Removal in the
Electrical System chapter.
ECU Fuse Installation
If a fuse fails during operation, inspect the DFI system to
determine the cause, and then replace it with a new fuse
of proper amperage.
Refer to the Fuse Installation in ...