Radiator Removal/Installation - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

COOLING SYSTEM
Remove the radiator reserve tank cap and
fill
the
reserve tank to the upper level line.
Bleed air from the system as follow:
1. Shift the transmission into neutral. Start the
engine and let it idle for 2 - 3 minutes.
2. Snap the throttle three to four t imes to bleed air
from the system.
3. Stop the engine and add coolant up to proper
level if necessary. Reinstall the radiator cap.
4. Check the level of coolant in the reserve tank and
fill
to
the · UPPER " level line if it is low.
RADIATOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLA TION
Drain the coolant (page 7-7),
Remove the fue l tank (page 3-8),
Remove the radiator grills.
Note the direction
Disconnect the following:
of the wa ter hose
clamp.
8e careful not to
damage the radiator
core.
7-8
- Siphon hose
- Connecting hose
- Upper and lower radiator hoses
Remove the upper and lower mounting bolts.
Remove the radiator from the frame.
"UPPER " LEVEL LINE
CAP , ,,,,