Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual page 66

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
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1. Radiator cap
5. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
6. Move the hose clamp in the direc-
tion shown, and then disconnect
the radiator hose to drain the radi-
ator.
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1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Hose clamp
3. Radiator hose
7. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts.
8. Remove the coolant reservoir cap,
and then turn the coolant reservoir
upside down to empty it.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir
3. Bolt
9. After the coolant is completely
10. Install the coolant reservoir by in-
11. Connect the radiator hose, and
12. Install the coolant drain bolt, and
NOTE:
Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
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drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
stalling the bolts.
then move the hose clamp back to
its original position.
then tighten it to the specified
torque.