2016 YAMAHA WR 450F Owners Manual

FUEL TANK
8-4
EAS2GC1344REMOVING THE FUEL SENDER
1. Remove:• Fuel sender
ECA
NOTICE
Do not drop the fuel sender or give it a
strong shock.
EAS2GC1345CHECKING THE FUEL SENDER
1. Disconnect:• Fuel pump coupler
• Fuel sender coupler
(from the wire harness)
2. Disconnect: • Starter motor lead
(from starter relay)
3. Remove: • Fuel tank
4. Remove: • Fuel sender(from the fuel tank)
5. Connect: • Fuel sender coupler
6. Push the start switch.
7. Check:
• Fuel level warning lightOut of specification  Replace the fuel
sender.
EAS2GC1346INSTALLING THE FUEL SENDER
1. Install: • Fuel sender gasket
• Fuel sender
TIP
• Do not damage the installation surfaces of the
fuel tank when installing the fuel sender.
• Always use a new fuel sender gasket.
• Install the fuel sender as shown in the illustra-
tion.
• When install the fuel sender, make sure that
the projection “a” faces the rear of the vehicle.
EAS2GC1347INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK
1. Install: • Fuel tank
2. Connect:
• Fuel hose
ECA
NOTICE
• Connect the fuel hose securely, and check that the orientation of the installed fuel
hose holder is correct.
• Take care not to kink or pinch the fuel
hose.
Fuel pump is atmosphere “A”
 Fuel level warning light is come on
Fuel pump is soaked in fuel “B”
 Fuel level warning light is goes off
a
b
4
1
2
6
5 3
Fuel sender bolts
4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
New
T R..
a

FUEL TANK
8-5
TIP
• Insert the fuel hose into the fuel pipe securely until you hear a “click”.
• Slide the fuel hose connector cover “1” at the hose end in the direction of the arrow.
• Install the fuel hose connector holder “a”.
• Check that the fuel hose and the fuel pump
lead are routed through the guide on the cov-
er.
3. Connect: • Fuel pump coupler
4. Install: • Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
EAS2GC1348CHECKING THE FUEL PRESSURE
1. Check:• Fuel pressure
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a. Remove the side cover (left/right), the seat and the air scoop (left/right).
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
b. Remove the fuel tank bolt and lift the fuel
tank.
c. Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel pump.
Refer to “REMOVING THE FUEL TANK” on
page 8-3.
EWA
WARNING
Cover the fuel hose connection with a cloth
when disconnecting it. This is because re-
sidual pressure in the fuel hose could cause
fuel to spurt out when the hose is removed.
ECA
NOTICE
Make sure that the fuel hose is disconnect-
ed by hand. Do not forcibly disconnect the
hose with tools.
d. Connect the pressure gauge “1” and the fuel pressure adapter “2” to the fuel hose.
e. Start the engine.
f. Measure the fuel pressure. Out of specification  Replace the fuel
pump.
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EAS2GC1349CHECKING THE DAMPER
1. Check:
• Damper 1 “1”
• Damper 2 “2”
• Damper 3 “3”Wear/damage  Replace.
TIP
• Affix dampers 1 and 3 with the arrow on each
damper pointing outward.
• Affix the damper 2 with its projection “a” facing
the rear of the vehicle.
1
a
Pressure gauge 90890-03153
Pressure gauge YU-03153
Fuel pressure adapter 90890-03186
Fuel pressure adapter YM-03186
Fuel line pressure (at idle) 300.0–390.0 kPa (3.00–3.90 kgf/
cm
2, 43.5–56.6 psi)
1
2

FUEL TANK
8-6
EAS2GC1350CHECKING AND REPLACING THE PRO-
TECTOR
1. Check:• Protector “1”Wear/damage  Replace.
TIP
Affix the protector as shown.
A. Left
B. Right
(3.31 in) (4.53 in)
84 mm 115 mm3
1
1 3a
2
(3.31 in) (4.53 in) 84 mm 115 mm
1
1
A
0 mm
(0 in)
B
1
1
15 mm
(0.59 in)

THROTTLE BODY
8-7
EAS2GC1351
THROTTLE BODY
Removing the throttle body
OrderPart name Q’tyRemarks
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Air scoop (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
ECU Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Ignition coil Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
1 Intake air temperature sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
2 Breather hose 3 1
3 Air filter case 1
4 Fuel injector coupler 1 Disconnect.
5 Intake air pressure sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
6 Throttle position sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
7 Throttle cable cover 1
8 Throttle cable 2
3
1
2
7
11
12
10
9
4
8
6
5
3.5 Nm (0.35 m kgf, 2.5 ft Ibf)T.R.
3.5 Nm (0.35 m kgf, 2.5 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.
3.0 Nm (0.30 m kgf, 2.2 ft Ibf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.

THROTTLE BODY
8-8
9 Fuel hose1
10 Exhaust pipe bracket 1
11 Throttle body
1
12 Throttle body joint 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the throttle body
Order Part name Q’tyRemarks
3
1
2
7
11
12
10
9
4
8
6
5
3.5 Nm (0.35 m kgf, 2.5 ft Ibf)T.R.
3.5 Nm (0.35 m kgf, 2.5 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.
3.0 Nm (0.30 m kgf, 2.2 ft Ibf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.

THROTTLE BODY
8-9
Removing the injector
OrderPart name Q’tyRemarks
1 Fuel inlet pipe 1
2Injector 1
3 Gaskets 1
4 Throttle position sensor 1
5 Intake air pressure sensor 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
1
2
(2)
(2) 5
4 3
T.R.3.4 Nm (0.34 mlbf)
kgf, 2.5 ft
T.R.5 Nm (0.5 mlbf)
kgf, 3.6 ft
T.R.3.4 Nm (0.34 mlbf)
kgf, 2.5 ft

THROTTLE BODY
8-10
EAS2GC1352CHECKING THE INJECTOR
1. Check:• InjectorsObstruction  Replace, and check the fuel
pump and the fuel injection system.
Refer to “FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM” on
page 9-28.
Deposits  Replace.
Damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Injector resistanceRefer to “CHECKING THE FUEL INJEC-
TOR” on page 9-81.
EAS2GC1353CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY
1. Check:• Throttle bodyCracks/damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Fuel passagesObstructions  Clean.
ECA
NOTICE
• Before removing the throttle body, clean
the area around the throttle body to pre-
vent dirt and other foreign material from
falling into the engine.
• If the throttle body is subject to strong shocks or dropped during cleaning, re-
place it.
• Do not use any caustic carburetor clean- ing solution.
• Do not directly push the throttle valves to open them.
• Do not loosen the throttle valve stopper screw “1”, throttle valve pulley nut “2”, or
throttle valve screw “3”. A loss of perfor-
mance may occur.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the throttle body. Foreign materials may ad-
here to the intake air pressure sensor pas-
sage “a” and fuel injector “b” in the
throttle body. 3. Check:
• Starter knob/idle screw passage “c”Obstruction  Blow out with compressed
air.
EAS2GC1354CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT
1. Check: • Throttle body joint “1”Crack/damage  Replace.
1
2
3
ba
c
1

THROTTLE BODY
8-11
EAS2GC1355ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR
EWA
WARNING
• Handle the throttle position sensor with special care.
• Never subject the throttle position sensor
to strong shocks. If the throttle position
sensor is dropped, replace it.
1. Check: • Throttle position sensorRefer to “CHECKING THE THROTTLE PO-
SITION SENSOR” on page 9-79.
2. Adjust: • Throttle position sensor angle
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a. Connect the Yamaha diagnostic tool. Refer to “YAMAHA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL” on
page 9-32.
b. Temporary tighten the throttle position sen- sor.
c. Check that the throttle grip is fully closed.
d. Connect the throttle position sensor to the wire harness.
e. Set the Yamaha diagnostic tool to “diagnos- tic mode”.
f. Choose the diagnostic code No. “01”.
g. Adjust the throttle position sensor mounted
angle until “11”–“14” appears on the Yama-
ha diagnostic tool.
h. After adjusting the throttle position sensor mounted angle, tighten the throttle position
sensor screws “1”.
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EAS2GC1356INSTALLING THE INJECTOR
1. Install:• Fuel injector coupler “1”
TIP
Align the projection “a” on the fuel inlet pipe
with the slots “b” on the fuel injector coupler.
Yamaha diagnostic tool 90890-03231
Yamaha diagnostic tool (US) 90890-03234
Throttle position sensor screw 3.4 Nm (0.34 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
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1
1
a
b