Engine Cooling System: 1F-5
Radiator Cap Inspection
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Inspect the radiator cap in the following procedures:
1) Remove the radiator cap. Refer to “Cooling Circuit
Inspection (Page 1F-4)”.
2) Attach the radiator cap (1) to the radiator tester (2)
as shown.
3) Slowly apply pressure to the radiator cap.
If the radiator cap does not hold the pressure for at
least 10 seconds, replace it with a new one.
Radiator cap release pressure
93 – 123 kPa (0.93 – 1.23 kgf/cm
2
, 13.2 – 17.5 psi)
4) After finishing the radiator cap inspection, reinstall
the removed parts.
Radiator Inspection and Cleaning
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Radiator Hose
Refer to “Cooling System Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-13)”.
Radiator
Inspect the radiator for water leaks. If any defects are
found, replace the radiator with a new one.
If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully
straightening them with the blade of a small screwdriver.
NOTE
If necessary, remove the side cowlings. Refer
to “Exterior Parts Removal and Installation in
Section 9D (Page 9D-14)”.
Radiator Cleaning
Blow out any foreign matter that is stuck in the radiator
fins using compressed air.
CAUTION
!
• Make sure not to bend the fins when using
compressed air.
• If compressed air is applied from the front
side, dirt will be forced into the pores of
radiator.
1) Remove the side cowlings. Refer to “Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
14)”.
2) Disconnect the horn lead wire coupler(1).
3) Remove the horn (2).
4) Disconnect the cooling fan motor lead wire couplers
(3).
5) Remove the radiator mounting bolts (4).
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