Changing The Coolant - Yamaha XT1200Z(Z) 2010 Service Manual

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3. Install:
• Throttle bodies
Refer to "THROTTLE BODIES" on page 7-5.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT

1. Remove:
• Left side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
• Radiator cap "1"
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WARNING
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may
be blown out, which could cause serious in-
jury. 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 counter-
clockwise toward the detent to allow any re-
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sidual pressure to escape. When the hissing
sound has stopped, press down on the radi-
ator cap and turn it counterclockwise to re-
move.
3. Remove:
• Coolant drain bolt (water pump) "1"
(along with the copper washer "2")
4. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the engine and radiator)
5. Remove:
• Coolant reservoir "1"
• Coolant reservoir cap "2"
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6. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
7. Install:
• Coolant reservoir
Coolant reservoir bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
8. Install:
• Coolant drain bolt (water pump)
(along with the copper washer
Coolant drain bolt (water pump)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
9. Fill:
• Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
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