Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 103

HONDA
CXSOO
COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
I n,qrrc must be cool before servicing the
cooling system, or severe scolding may
result.
Remove the seat and fuel tank.
Remove the radiator cap.
Remove the radiator cover grommets and 6 mm
screws.
Remove the radiator cover.
Remove the radiator drain plug, and drain the
coolant (about 1.4 liters).
To drain coolant from the cylinders, remove
the cylinder drain plugs (about 0.4 liters).
Replace the cylinder and radiator drain bolt.
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Do not overtighten the radiator drain
plug.
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Fill the system with a 50-50 mixture of dis-
tilled water and ethylene glycol.
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TORQUE
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL
Remove the seat and fuel tank.
Remove the coolant drain plug,
coolant.
Disconnect the bypass hose.
Disconnect the temperature
pressure gauge wires.
Remove the air spoiler.
and drain the
unit and oil
Date of Issue: January, 1978
OHONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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