Suzuki LT-Z400 2003 - Engine Coolant Temperature Switch; Inspection; Installation; Removal

COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM ~11
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SWITCH
REMOVAL
• Remove the front fender. ( c:?' 6-4)
• Drain a small amount of engine coolant. (c:::72·14)
• Disconnect the engine coolant temperature switch lead wire
coupler
<D.
• Remove the engine coolant temperature switch <21.
INSPECTION
• Check the engine coolant temperature switch by testing it at
the bench as shown
in the figure. Connect the temperature
switch G) to a circuit tester and place it in the oil contained in a
pan, which is placed on a stove.
• Heat the oil to raise its temperature slowly and read the col-
umn thermometer <z, when the switch closes or opens.
GEl 09900-25008: Multi circuit tester set
~ Tester knob Indication : Continuity test (e.1I)
~ Engine coolant temp . switch operating temperature
Standard (OFF -+ ON): Approx . 120"C (248" F)
(ON -+ OFF): Approx . 113"C (235" F)
I CAUTION I
~ 00 not contact the engine coolant temperature
switch <D and the column thermometer <%l with a pan.
INSTALLATION
install the engine coolant temperature thermo-switch in the
reverse order of removaL Pay attention to the following points:
• Apply engine coolant to the O·ring.
•
Tighten the engine coolant temperature thermo-switch to the
specified torque.
~ Engine coolant temperature thermo-switch:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf ·m, 9.5 Ib·ft)
I CAUTION I
Take special care when handling the engine coolant
temperature thermo -s witch . Do not subject it to strong
blows or allow It to be dr opped .
• After installing the engine coolant temperature thermo-switch,
be sure to add engine coolant. ( c:?' 2-14)
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