4-122 2005 Buell Firebolt: Fuel System
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FUEL CAP RETAINING RING 4.42
REMOVAL
NOTE
The fuel tank must be drained to perform this service.
1. Drain fuel tank. See DRAINING FUEL TANK under 4.39
FUEL PUMP/EARLY MODEL YEAR.
2. Remove fuel filler cap.
3. See Figure 4-108. Remove fasteners (4) securing fuel
cap retaining ring (3) to fuel filler neck (1).
4. Remove fuel cap retaining ring and o-ring (2). Discard o-
ring.
INSTALLATION
1. Coat new o-ring (2) with thin film of clean engine oil.
2. Place o-ring into groove in underside of fuel cap retaining
ring (3).
NOTE
Be sure o-ring remains in groove of fuel cap retaining ring
during installation.
3. Insert fuel cap retaining ring into fuel filler neck.
4. Install fasteners (4). Tighten to 17-70 in-lbs (1.9-7.9
Nm).
5. Install fuel filler cap.
Figure 4-107. Fuel Pump Drain Screw
(swingarm removed for illustration)
Figure 4-108. Fuel Cap Retaining Ring
10718
1. Fuel pump connector [86]
2. Fuel pump drain plug
2
1
4
3
2
1
1. Fuel filler neck
2. O-ring
3. Fuel cap retaining ring
4. Fastener (5)
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