PIAGGIO X9 Evolution 500 - Engine Removal from Vehicle; Exhaust and Engine Removal Procedures

Exhaust assy. Removal
- Loosen the two fasteners of the exhaust manifold
from the head.
- Loosen the 3 screws fixing the silencer to the
supporting arm.
- Remove the complete silencer.
N.B.
TO ENSURE THE SEAL OF THE SILENCER-EXHAUST MANIFOLD GROUP, YOU MUST REPLACE
THE GRAPHITE COUPLING GASKET EVERY TIME THESE COMPONENTS ARE DETACHED.
MOREOVER, UPON REASSEMBLY, PREVENT THE EXHAUST PIPE FROM DAMAGING THE NEW
GASKET. CHECK THE JOINT SEAL WITH ENGINE ON TO PREVENT FURTHER TROUBLES.
Removal of the engine from the vehicle
Removal of engine
WARNING
CARRY OUT THESE OPERATIONS WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD.
- Disconnect the battery
- Remove the underseat compartment.
- Drain the coolant.
- Remove the complete muffler assembly.
- Remove the rear wheel.
- Remove the swinging arm.
- Remove the throttle control transmission.
- Remove the air filter coupling and the collector.
- Disconnect the ground cable from the engine.
- Disconnect the carburettor electrical devices and the starter motor power supply cable.
- Disconnect the fuel delivery and return pipes from the carburettor and the cooling system piping (outlet
from the head and inlet to the thermostat).
X9 Evolution 500 Engine from vehicle
ENG VE - 85