Radiator — removal and installation (Aprilia RS125/3)
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Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Read 1.2.1 and 1.3.1 carefully.
Torque wrench settings:
Drain all coolant from the cooling circuit; see 5.2.1.
Remove the right-hand side fairing; see 7.1.2.
Release the hose clip nipple (1) and withdraw the hose from the radiator.
Release the hose clip nipple (2) and withdraw the hose from the radiator.
Release and remove the screw (3).
Tilt the radiator slightly forward while lifting until the two bottom mounting bosses are clear of their holes in the radiator bracket.
Remove the radiator.
Locate the radiator to the bracket and secure it with the screw (3).
Connect the pipes to the radiator using two new clips.
Fill the cooling circuit; see 5.2.1.
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Torque wrench settings:
- Radiator to frame mounting screw (3): 10 Nm (1.0 kg·m).
Removal
Drain all coolant from the cooling circuit; see 5.2.1.
Remove the right-hand side fairing; see 7.1.2.
Release the hose clip nipple (1) and withdraw the hose from the radiator.
Release the hose clip nipple (2) and withdraw the hose from the radiator.
Release and remove the screw (3).
Warning! Take care not to damage the radiator fins.
Tilt the radiator slightly forward while lifting until the two bottom mounting bosses are clear of their holes in the radiator bracket.
Remove the radiator.
Warning! Block off the openings of the hoses to prevent the ingress of dirt.
Installation
Warning! Remove any build-up, dirt, etc. caught between the radiator fins blowing with compressed air. Straighten any bent fins using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Renew the hoses if cracked or sheared. Before refitting the radiator, wash it inside using clean water only.
Note. Change the grommets mounted on the radiator bracket if damaged.
Locate the radiator to the bracket and secure it with the screw (3).
Connect the pipes to the radiator using two new clips.
Fill the cooling circuit; see 5.2.1.
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