5. ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION K-PIPE 125 ENGINE REMOVAL Remove the carburetor. (Refer to 4-3.) Disconnect the right and left decorative covers under the seat. · Drain the engine oil before engine removal. · The exhaust muffler temperature is extremely high. Remove it when the engine is cold. Carburetor Exhaust Muffler Joint Lock Nuts Remove the two exhaust muffler joint lock nuts. Remove the exhaust muffler hanger lock nut and rear fork pivot nut to remove the exhaust muffler. Remove the spark plug cap. Exhaust Muffler Hanger Lock Nuts Bolts AC. Generator wire Disconnect the A.C. generator wire connector. Remove the two left rear crankcase cover attaching bolts and the cover. Remove the starter motor wire. Spark plug cap Loosen the rear axle nut and adjust the drive chain slack. 5-2