Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
COOLING SYSTEM 4-19
Thermostat
Replace the O-rings [A] with a new one.
Apply grease to the new O-rings.
Install a new O-rings into the thermostat housing [B] and
Cover [C].
If the coolant by-pass fitting bolt [D] was removed, install
it.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the coolant by-pass fitting bolt, and tighten it.
Torque - Coolant By-pass Fitting Bolt: 9.0 N·m (0.92 kgf·m,
80 in·lb)
Tighten the thermostat housing cover bolts [E].
Torque - Thermostat Housing Cover Bolts: 6.0 N·m (0.60
kgf·m, 53 in·lb)
Install the thermostat housing.
Torque - Thermostat H ousing Mounting Bolts: 10 N·m (1.0
kgf·m, 89 in·lb)
Align the thermostat housing cover bolt [A] and white mark
[B] of water hose [C].
Install the water hose clamp [D].
Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screw: 2.0 N·m (0.20 kgf·m, 18
in·lb)
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
Fill the radiator with coolant (see Coolant Change in the
Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Thermostat Inspection
Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal).
Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature.
If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new
one.
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