Checking Cooling System For Leaks; Removing And Installing Coolant Hoses; Removing And Installing Fan - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Checking cooling system for
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leaks
– Remove left cover (
a
– Open the filler cap on the radiator.
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Connect pump, BMW No. 17 0 500, with adapt-
er and neck, BMW No. 17 5 520, to filler neck.
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Pressure-test the system; the pressure must re-
main unchanged for at least 5 minutes.
Setting:
Test pressure ............................. 1.5 bar (21.34 psi)
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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46.5).
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Removing and installing coolant
hoses
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Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
– Remove left cover (
a
– Drain coolant ( 00.30).
a
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Remove the right-hand coolant hose.
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Remove the left-hand coolant hose between ra-
diator and frame.
Replacing coolant hose (radia-
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tor/water pump)
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Use pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500, to open the
clamp securing the coolant hose to the water
pump.
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Disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator.
Replacing coolant hose (filler
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bowl/expansion tank)
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Disconnect the expansion tank from the radiator
and pull it to one side.
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Disconnect the coolant hose from the radiator
and the expansion tank.
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Tightening torque:
Coolant hoses to radiator/engine/frame ......... 2 Nm
Changing coolant (
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Removing and installing fan

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– Remove right cover (
a
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Unclip the MoDiTeC plug from its holder.
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Disconnect plug for fan.
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Disengage the clips at top and bottom and re-
move the fan.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Slide the rubber grommet of the fan onto the pin
of the expansion tank and then engage the tabs
of the fan on the radiator.
46.5).
00.30)
a
46.5).