3-8 COOliNG SYSTEM
Radiator and Radiator Fan
Removal
The radiator fan is connected directly to the battery.
The radiator fan may start even if the ignition switch
is off. NEVER TOUCH THE RADIATOR FAN UNTIL THE
RADIATOR FAN CONNECTOR IS DISCONNECTED.
TOUCHING THE FAN BEFORE THE CONNECTOR IS
DISCONNECTED COULD CAUSE INJURY FROM THE
FAN BLADES.
A. Radiator Hose
Radiator Lower Mounting Bolts
Radiator Side Mounting Bolts
.Remove the following.
Fairings
Fuel Tank (see Fuel System chapter)
Coolant (drain: see Water Pump Removal)
Baffle Plate
Radiator Fan Connector
A. Lower Mounting Bolts
B. Side Mounting Bolts
A. Radiator Fan Connector
.Remove the radiator
Radiator Fan Switch Connector
Radiator Hoses
Radiator Inspection
.Check the radiator core.
*If there are obstructions to air flow, remove them.
*If the corrugated fins are deformed, carefully straighten
them.
* If the air passages of the radiator core are blocked more
than 20% by unremovable obstructions or irreparably
deformed fins, replace the radiator with a new one.
B. Radiator Hose
A. Radiator Fan Switch Connector