The cowlings and panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be removed and installed.

- Panel A
- Panel B

- Cowling A
- Panel C

- Cowling B
- Panel D
Panels A and B
To remove a panel
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Remove the quick fastener and bolt, and then pull the panel off.
- Quick fastener
- Bolt
- Panel A
- Quick fastener
- Bolt
- Panel B
To install the panel
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Place the panel in its original position, and then install the bolt and quick fastener.
Panels C and D
To remove a panel
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Remove the bolts and washers, and then pull the panel off.
- Panel C
- Bolt and washer
- Panel D
- Bolt and washer
To install the panel
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Insert the projections into the holders as shown, and then place the panel in its original position.
- Projection
- Panel C
- Projection
- Panel D
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Install the washers and bolts.
Cowlings A and B (YZF-R1)
To remove a cowling
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Remove the bottom panel.
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Remove the quick fasteners.
- Panel
- Quick fastener
- Cowling
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Pull the cowling forward to remove it.
To install a cowling
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Place the cowling in its original position, and then install the quick fasteners.
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Install the bottom panel.
Cowlings A and B (YZF-R1M)
To remove a cowling
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Remove the bottom panel.
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Remove the bolt and collar, and the quick fasteners.
- Panel
- Bolt and collar
- Quick fastener
- Cowling
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Pull the cowling forward to remove it.
To install a cowling
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Place the cowling in its original position, and then install the collar and bolt, and the quick fasteners.
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Install the bottom panel.