Removing And Installing Thermostat - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Removing and installing
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radiator
– Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
– Remove left, right and centre covers.
– Drain coolant.
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Disconnect the expansion tank from the radiator,
pull it to one side and let it dangle from the hose.
– Remove the fan.
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Disconnect the coolant hose (arrow) at the frame
on the left and drain the radiator.
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Use pliers, BMW No. 17 5 500, to open the
clamp securing the coolant hose to the water
pump housing (1).
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Remove the radiator fasteners.
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Note:
Take care not to damage the radiator on the cylinder
head cover.
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Raise the radiator and release the pin at the bot-
tom from the lug.
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Pull the radiator complete with expansion tank to
the left and remove.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tightening torque:
Radiator to main frame ................................... 9 Nm
Coolant hoses to radiator/engine/frame ......... 2 Nm
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thermostat
– Remove left cover.
– Drain coolant.
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a
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Do not close the radiator cap.
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Remove spring clip (2).
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Use a screwdriver to pry cover (3) out of the
groove in the housing (arrow).
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Remove thermostat insert (5) with thermostat (4)
from the housing.
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Note:
Check O-ring for cracks and replace if necessary.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
Removing and installing
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5
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