Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1Y Owner's Manual page 71

1. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
4. Install the reservoir cap, and then
install the coolant reservoir cover
by installing the bolts.
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove cowlings B and C. (See
page 7-7.)
3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
4. Remove
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WARNING! Never attempt to re-
move the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
1. Radiator cap
5. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
EAU47301
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1. Coolant drain bolt
the radiator cap.
[EWA10381]
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1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Bolt
7-15
6. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er by removing the bolts, and then
remove the coolant reservoir cap.
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7. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts, and then turn
the reservoir upside down to emp-
ty it.
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