Installation; General; Removal; Cooling Fan - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

COOLING FAN

GENERAL

A computer-controlled cooling fan assists engine cooling during
operation in high temperatures. Fan actuation is controlled by
the ECM. Refer to Table 4-4.
Table 4-4. Cooling Fan Specifications
FAN ON
Key ON 455° F (235° C)
Key ON (HDI 437° F (225° C)
models)
Key OFF 266° F (130° C)

REMOVAL

1. Remove seat.
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Remove shock absorber. See
ABSORBER.
4. See Figure 4-26. Remove cooling fan fasteners (1).
5. Rotated fan clockwise (looking towards front of vehicle)
to remove.
6. See Figure 4-27. Disconnect cooling fan connector [97].

INSTALLATION

1. See Figure 4-27. Connect cooling fan connector [97].
NOTES
See Figure 4-26. When installing cooling fan (3), be sure
wiring, transmission vent hose and fuel line are routed
through notch (2) in fan body.
On California models, both fuel tank and canister vent
hoses are routed through notch in fan body.
2. Install cooling fan and rotate counter-clockwise into posi-
tion.
3. Install cooling fan fasteners. Tighten to 12-36 in-lbs (1.4-
4.1 Nm).
4. Install shock absorber. See
ABSORBER.
FAN OFF
383° F (195° C)
383° F (195° C)
230° F (110° C)
2.25 REAR SHOCK
2.25 REAR SHOCK
5. Connect negative battery cable, tightening to 72-96 in-
lbs (8-11 Nm).
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)
6. Install seat.
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1. Cooling fan fasteners
2. Notch
3. Cooling fan
Figure 4-26. Cooling Fan
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Figure 4-27. Cooling Fan Connector [97]
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