Changing The Coolant - Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 Service Manual

• Upper radiator inlet pipe "3"
• Thermostat outlet hose "4"
• Lower radiator outlet hose "5"
• Left lower radiator inlet hose
• Right lower radiator inlet hose
• Thermostat inlet hose 2 (front cylinder side)
"6"
• Thermostat inlet pipe 2 (front cylinder side)
"7"
• Thermostat inlet hose 1 (front cylinder side)
"8"
• Thermostat inlet pipe 1 (front cylinder side)
"9"
• Thermostat inlet pipe (rear cylinder side) "10"
• Thermostat inlet hose (rear cylinder side)
"11"
• Thermostat outlet hose "12"
• Oil cooler
• Oil cooler outlet hose
• Oil cooler inlet hose
• Water pump outlet pipe
• Water pump inlet pipe
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATORS" on page 6-1, "OIL
COOLER" on page 6-5, "THERMOSTAT" on
page 6-7 and "WATER PUMP" on page 6-11.
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3. Install:
• Front exhaust pipes
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
• Throttle bodies
Refer to "THROTTLE BODIES" on page
7-11.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT

1. Remove:
• Top cover
• Right intake duct assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
• Radiator cap "1"
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WARNING
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may
ENGINE
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