Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
4-12 COOLING SYSTEM
Radiator
Radiator Removal
WARNING
The radiator fan is connected directly to the bat-
tery. The radiator fan may start even if the ignition
switch is off. NEVER TOUCH T HE RADIATOR FAN
UNTIL THE RADIATOR FAN CONNECTOR IS DIS-
CONNECTED. TOUCHING THE FAN BEFORE THE
CONNECTOR IS DISCONNECTED COULD CAUSE
INJURY FROM THE FAN BLADES.
Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter).
Remove:
Right Radiator Cover [A] and Screws [B]
Lower Bolt [C]
Bolt and Bracket [D] (from cylinder)
Right Radiator Upper Bolt [E]
Left Radiator Cover
Front [F]
Remove:
Right R adiator Hose [A] and Oil Cooler Hose [B]
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Radiator Fan Motor Connector [A] (BL/W, BK/Y leads)
Front [B]
Remove:
Fan Switch Lead Connector [A]
Left Radiator Hose [B]
Horn and Connectors [C]
Left Radiator Upper Bolt [D]
Remove the radiator.
CAUTION
Do not touch the radiator core. This could damage
the radiator fins, resulting in loss of cooling effi-
ciency.