Engine Oil Cooler - APRILIA SL Mille Workshop Manual

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5.2 REMOVING THE RADIATORS
Carefully read 0.4.1 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATIONS) and 1.2.5 (COOLANT).
NOTE
The following procedure refers to asingle radia-
tor, though it is applicable to both.
• Turn the ignition switch to position
"§".
• Drain the cooling circuit completely, see 2.16 (CHANG-
ING THE COOLANT).
• Disconnect the electric connector (1).
Upon reassembly, make sure that
nector (1) is correctly coupled.
• Remove the radiator spoiler, see 7.1.30 (REMOVING
THE RADIATOR SPOILER).
Clamp driving torque: 7 Nm.(0.7 kgm).
• Loosen and move the clamp (2).
• Pull the coupling (3) off the radiator (4).
Clamp driving torque: 7 Nm(0.7 kgm).
• Loosen and move the clamp (5).
• Pull the coupling (6) off the radiator (4).
NOTE
Obtain appropriate pliers to attach the clamps,
or screwdriver-type pipe clamps to replace the original
ones (special type without screw).
• 'Release the head off the pipe clamp (7).
• Pull the pipe (8) off the radiator (4).
Driving torque of perforated screw radiator:10Nm
(1 ~O kgm).
• Unscrew and remove the screw (9), retrieving the bush
and the rubber element (10) if necessary.
NOTE
If the rubber element (10) is damaged, replace
it.
Proceed with care.
Do not damage the' radiator fins.
• Tilt the radiator (4) slightly forwards and at the same
time lift it, sliding the two lower anchoraqe.pins (12-13)
from their slot on the radiator mount (11).
• Remove the radiator (4) complete with theelectrofan.
Plug the coupling openings, in such a way as to pre-
vent any foreign matters from getting in.
NOTE
If the rubber elements (14) are damaged, re-
place them.
If necessary, proceed as follows:
• Remove the cooling electrofan, see 5.3 (REMOVING
THE ASSEMBLED RADIATORS COMPLETE WITH
ENGINE OIL COOLER).
Foreign filth, etc. sticking to the radiator fins
must be removed by means ofa jet of compressed
air.
Any bent fins are to be straightened using a small
flat-tip screwdriver.
If .the couplings (3-6) feature cuts and/or cracks, they
must be replaced.
Before reassembly, thoroughly wash the inside of the
radiator with clean water only.
NOTE
Where necessary, remove the other radiator.
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