Thermostat; Removal - Triumph 2012 Tiger 800 Service Manual

6. Depressurise the coolant test kit using the pressure
release valve.
1. Radiator filler
2. Bayonet type connector
3. Hand held pump
4. Pressure release valve
Z Refit the coolant cap.
8. Fill the coolant to the maximum
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Thermostat

Removal

Note:
•
Prior to disassembly of the coolant hoses,
note the orientation and position of the hose
clips to help ensure that they are returned
to the same positions and orientation on
assembly.
1.
Remove the rider's seat <see page 16-13>.
2 .
Disconnect the battery, negative <black> lead first.
3: Drain the coolant (see page 11-S> .
4.
Remove the fuel tank (see page 10-9 1>.
5. Remove the airbox (see page 10-98>.
6. Remove the throttle bodies (see page 10-107>.
Do not remove the coolant pressure cap when the
engine is hot. When the engine is hot, the coolant inside
the radiator is hot and also under pressure. Contact with
the pressurised coolant will cause scalds and skin
damage.
Z Detach the top hose from the thermostat elbow.
8. Release the fixings securing the thermostat elbow to
the cylinder head.
9. Remove the thermostat housing.
1. Thermostat housing
2. Fixings
Cooling
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