Changing The Coolant - Yamaha YZF-R1P Service Manual

CHANGING THE COOLANT

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CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove:
• side cowling
• bottom cowling
Refer to "COWLINGS".
2. Disconnect:
• coolant reservoir hose 1
3. Drain:
• coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
4. Remove:
• radiator cap 1
WARNING
_
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out, which could cause seri-
ous injury. When the engine has cooled,
open the radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radiator
cap and slowly turn the radiator cap coun-
terclockwise toward the detent to allow any
residual pressure to escape. When the hiss-
ing sound has stopped, press down on the
radiator cap and turn it counterclockwise to
remove.
The following procedure applies to all of the
coolant drain bolts and copper washers.
5. Remove:
• coolant drain bolt 1
(along with the copper washer)
6. Drain:
• coolant
7. Check:
• copper washer 1
• coolant drain bolt 2
Damage → Replace.
8. Install:
• coolant drain bolt
9. Connect:
• coolant reservoir hose
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CHK
ADJ
10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)