Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual page 147

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 147 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
Keep flammable
materials away
from the electric
heating element.
Do not let the
thermometer or
thermostat touch
the pan, or you will
get false readings.
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Remove the two bolts and thermostat cover.
Remove the thermostat from the cylinder head.
Remove the seal rubber from the thermostat.
INSPECTION
Visually inspect the thermostat for damage.
Make sure the rubber seal on the thermostat is in
good condition.
Replace the thermostat if the valve stays open at
room temperature or the rubber seal is damaged.
Heat the water with an electric heating element to
operating temperature for 5 minutes.
Suspend the thermostat in heated water to check its
operation.
THERMOSTAT BEGINS TO OPEN:
80 84°C (176 183°F)
VALVE LIFT:
8 mm (0.3 in) minimum at 95°C (203°F)
Replace the thermostat if the valve responds at tem-
perature other than those specified.
INSTALLATION
Install the thermostat into the cylinder head by
aligning the boss of the thermostat with the stopper
in the cylinder head.
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BOLTS
SEAL RUBBER
THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT
COOLING SYSTEM
THERMOSTAT COVER
THERMOSTAT
THERMOMETER
SEAL RUBBER
Align
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