5.2. Radiator; Removing The Radiator - APRILIA LEONARDO 250 Workshop Manual

COOLING SYSTEM

5.2. RADIATOR

5.2.1.

REMOVING THE RADIATOR

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Drain the coolant completely, see 2.5 (CHANGING
THE COOLANT).
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Remove the front inner shield, see 7.1.6 (REMOVING
THE FRONT INNER SHIELD).
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Remove the headlight, see 7.2.7 (REMOVING THE
HEADLIGHT).
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Disconnect power connector (1).
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Disconnect power connector (2).
IMPORTANT Get screwdriver-type pipe clamps, to replace
the original ones (special type without screw).
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Cut the head of the pipe clamps (3) and (4).
IMPORTANT Upon reassembly, replace the clamps (3) and
(4) with the new ones.
• Withdraw the two hoses (5) and (6) from the radiator
couplings.
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Cut the head of the pipe clamp (7).
IMPORTANT Upon reassembly, replace the clamp (7) with
the new one.
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Withdraw the breather pipe (8) from the radiator cou-
pling.
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Working from both sides, loosen and remove the
screws (9) from radiator mounting bracket.
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Loosen and remove centre screw (10) from radiator
mounting bracket.
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To remove radiator, slide it out from below.
WARNING
Proceed with care. Do not damage the radiator
fins.
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Remove radiator electric fan
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