Changing The Coolant - Yamaha 2006 FJR1300A Service Manual

• Water pump outlet hose "10"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1, "OIL
COOLER" on page 6-4, "THERMOSTAT" on
page 6-6 and "WATER PUMP" on page 6-10.
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3. Install:
• Exhaust pipe assembly
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT

1. Remove:
• Front cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
• Radiator cap "1"
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WARNING
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
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gine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may
be blown out, which could cause serious in-
jury. When the engine has cooled, open the
radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radiator
cap and slowly turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise toward the detent to allow any re-
sidual pressure to escape. When the hissing
sound has stopped, press down on the radi-
ator cap and turn it counterclockwise to re-
move.
3. Remove:
• Coolant drain bolt (water pump) "1"
(along with the copper washer)
4. Disconnect:
• Radiator outlet hose "2"
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5. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the engine and radiator)
6. Remove:
• Coolant reservoir "1"
• Coolant reservoir cap "2"
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ENGINE
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