Radiator - Honda NC700XA Service Manual

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Align the thermostat air bleed hole with the rib side
bolt hole.
• Replace the O-ring with a new one.
• Align the water bypass hose index mark with the
thermostat housing tab.
• Tighten the water hose band screws to the specified
range as shown.
• Route the wire harness and hoses properly (page 1-
25).
Fill the recommended coolant mixture to the filler neck
and bleed the air (page 8-6).
INSPECTION
Visually inspect the thermostat [1] for damage.
Check for damage of the seal ring [2].
Wear insulated gloves and adequate eye protection.
Keep flammable materials away from the electric
heating element.
Heat the water with an electric heating element to
Do not let the
operating temperature for 5 minutes.
thermostat or
thermometer [1]
Suspend the thermostat [2] in heated water to check its
touch the pan, or
operation.
you will get false
Replace the thermostat if the valve stays open at room
reading.
temperature, or if it responds at temperatures other
than those specified.
THERMOSTAT BEGIN TO OPEN:
80 – 84°C (176 – 183°F)
VALVE LIFT:
8 mm (0.3 in) minimum at 95°C (203°F)

RADIATOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Remove the lower cowl (page 2-28).
Drain the coolant (page 8-6).
Loosen the water hose band screw [1] and disconnect
the radiator lower water hose [2] and radiator upper
water hose [3].
Disconnect the siphon hose [4].
COOLING SYSTEM
0 – 1 mm
(0 – 0.04 in)
[1]
[2]
[1] [4]
[2] [3]
[2]
[1]
[1]
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