Changing The Coolant - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

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3. Install:
• Front cylinder exhaust pipe
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
EAS21130

CHANGING THE COOLANT

1. Remove:
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
• Muffler
• Coolant reservoir cover
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
2. Remove:
• Radiator cap "1"
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EWA13030
WARNING
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
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 (radiator) "1"
(along with the copper washer)
4. Disconnect:
• Radiator outlet hose "2"
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5
4
1
5. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the engine and radiator)
6. Remove:
• Coolant reservoir cover bracket "1"
7. Remove:
• Coolant reservoir "1"
• Coolant reservoir cap "2"
8. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
9. Install:
• Coolant reservoir
10.Install:
• Coolant reservoir cover bracket
3-18
1
2
1
2
1
Coolant reservoir bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg, 5.1 ft·lb)
ENGINE

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