Removing The Coolant Thermal Switch - APRILIA LEONARDO 250 Workshop Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
5.2.3. REMOVING THE COOLANT THERMAL
SWITCH
•
Position the vehicle on the central stand.
IMPORTANT Stop the engine and wait until the radiator has
cooled down.
•
Remove the front inner shield, see 7.1.6 (REMOVING
THE FRONT INNER SHIELD).
•
Disconnect connector (1).
WARNING
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE COOLANT IN THE
ENVIRONMENT.
When the thermal switch (2) is unscrewed and
removed, a small quantity of coolant will flow
out of the thermal switch seating.
Get a container with at least 1l (1,816 pt) capac-
ity to collect the coolant.
Put a cloth at the base of the radiator, to absorb
the coolant that might have been spilt.
• Unscrew and remove the thermal switch (2) and take
the washer.
WARNING
Upon reassembly, apply LOCTITE® 572 on the
threading of the thermal switch (2).
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