2022 YAMAHA YZF-R7 remove seat

Instrument and control functions
3-19
3
TIPSee page 6-11 for canister information.
EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns: Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
doing any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
EAU93101
SeatsPassenger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it clockwise.
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat and pull it forward.
To install the passenger seat1. Insert the projection on the rear of the passenger seat as shown.1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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2. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it clockwise. While
holding the key turned in the
clockwise position, push the front
of the seat down to lock it in place.
3. Remove the key.
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Remove the passenger seat, and then remove the cover by remov-
ing the quick fasteners. 2. Remove the hexagon wrench.
3. Remove the bolts with the hexa-
gon wrench. 4. Lift the seat rearward and up to re-
move it.
To install the rider seat
1. Fit the slot in the seat onto the pro- jection on the frame cross mem-
ber as shown, and then place the
seat in the original position.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
2 2 2
1. Cover
2. Quick fastener
1. Hexagon wrench
1 1 1 2 2
1 1 1
1. Bolt
1 1 1
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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6To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Remove cowling A and B. (See page 6-9.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 6–8 if the oil filter cartridge
is not being replaced.6. Remove the oil filter cartridge withan oil filter wrench.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.7. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.8. Install the new oil filter cartridgewith an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
2
1
1 1 1 2 2
1. O-ring
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EAU50212
BatteryThe battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-19.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink large quan- tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
 Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
h a ve d is c h ar g e d . K e e p i n m i nd th a t th e battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure to turn the main
switch off, then disconnect the
negative lead before discon-
necting the positive lead.
[ECA16304]
2. If the battery will be stored for more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation. NOTICE: When install-
ing the battery, be sure to turn
the main switch off, then con-
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Battery
1 1 1
2 3
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6nect the positive lead before
connecting the negative lead.
[ECA16842]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
EAU59876
Replacing the fusesThe main fuse and the fuse boxes,
which contain the fuses for the individ-
ual circuits, are located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-19.)TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover as shown.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Starter relay cover
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Fuse box
444
1
2
31
2
3
1. ABS solenoid fuse
2. ABS motor fuse
3. Accessory fuse
4. ABS ECU fuse
5. Terminal fuse 1
6. Spare fuse
7. Ignition fuse
8. Signaling system fuse
9. Headlight fuse
10.Fuel injection system fuse
11.Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-tem)
12.Radiator fan motor fuse
5 7
8
910
11
12
6
6 4321
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Motorcycle care and storage
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chemicals such as, solvents,
gasoline, rust removers, brake
fluid, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washing
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun- light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec- trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas- tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in- sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use
degreasing agent on areas re-
quiring lubrication such as
seals, gaskets, and wheel axles.
Follow product instructions.
[ECA26290]
Washing 1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au- tomotive-type detergent mixed
with cool water and a soft, clean
towel or sponge. Use an old tooth-
brush or plastic-bristle brush for
hard-to-reach places. NOTICE:
Use cold water if the vehicle has
been exposed to salt. Warm wa-
ter will increase salt’s corrosive
properties.
[ECA26301]
3. For windshield-equipped vehicles:Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner or polish for
motorcycles. NOTICE: Never use
any strong chemicals to clean
the windshield. Additionally,
some cleaning compounds for plastic may scratch the wind-
shield, so be sure to test all
cleaning products before gen-
eral application.
[ECA26310]
4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean
water. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
After washing 1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or absorbent towel, preferably mi-
crofiber terrycloth.
2. For drive chain-equipped models: Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply sili- cone or oil spray to seats, hand
grips, rubber foot pegs or tire
treads. Otherwise these parts
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