Installation; Cooling Fan; General; Removal - Buell XB 2010 Service Manual

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COOLING FAN

GENERAL

A computer-controlled cooling fan assists engine cooling during
operation in high temperatures. Fan actuation is controlled by
engine temperature and vehicle speed.

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.
NOTE
XB12X/XB12XT/XB12P: Remove the fan shroud. See
SCOOPS, Ram Air Scoop and Fan Shroud:
3. Remove shock absorber. See
ABSORBER.
4. See Figure 4-27. Remove cooling fan fasteners (1).
5. Rotated fan clockwise (looking towards front of vehicle)
to remove.
6. See Figure 4-28. Disconnect cooling fan connector [97].

INSTALLATION

1. See Figure 4-28. Connect cooling fan connector [97].
NOTES
See Figure 4-27. 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 counterclockwise into posi-
tion.
3. Install cooling fan fasteners. Tighten to 12-36 in-lbs (1.4-
4 Nm).
4. Install shock absorber. See
ABSORBER.
NOTE
XB12X/XB12XT/XB12P: Install the fan shroud. See
SCOOPS, Ram Air Scoop and Fan Shroud:
5.
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.
2.49 AIR
Ulysses.
2.23 REAR SHOCK
2.23 REAR SHOCK
2.49 AIR
Ulysses.
Connect negative battery cable, tightening to 60-70 in-lbs
(6.8-7.9 Nm).
Install seat.
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1. Cooling fan fasteners
2. Notch

3. Cooling fan

Figure 4-27. Cooling Fan
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Figure 4-28. Cooling Fan Connector [97]
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