7. ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION MXU550EXi/MXU500i ENGINE REMOVAL Lower Water Hose Rubber Band Drain engine oil (refer to the "ENGINE OIL" section in the chapter 3). Remove frame covers and exhaust pipe (refer to the "FRAME COVERS" section in the chapter 2). Drain the engine coolant (refer to the "COOLANT REPLACEMENT" section in this chapter). Remove the air cleaner housing and throttle body (refer to section s in the chapter 5). Disconnect the lower water hose and bypass hose from water pump cover. Cut the rubber band off on the water hose. Bypass Hose Loosen the band screw and remove the two mounting bolts from the rear cooling duct, then remove the rear cooling duct. Cooling Duct Band Screw Front Cooling Duct Loosen the band screw and remove the fastener from the front cooling duct, then remove the front cooling duct. Band Screw 7-2