Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and
installation
Removal
- Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
- Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section
0b .
- Disconnect the reservoir tank inlet hose (1) and
water air bleed hose (2).
- Remove the radiator reservoir tank (3).

- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (4).
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor coupler (5).

- Remove the oil cooler (6) from the bracket.

- Remove the radiator assembly by removing the
bolts.


- Remove the radiator outlet hose (7) and cooling fan
motor (8) from the radiator.

Installation
Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Pay
attention to the following points:
- install the radiator and oil cooler to their bracket. Refer to
“radiator inspection and cleaning” .
- Apply thread lock to the reservoir tank bolt and tighten
it securely.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)

- Connect the radiator hoses securely. Refer to “water hose routing
diagram” .
- Pour engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b
.
- Bleed air from the cooling circuit. Refer to “cooling system
inspection” in section 0b .
Radiator hose inspection
Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Radiator inspection
Inspect the radiator for water leaks. If any defects are
found, replace the radiator with a new on ...
Inspect the water hoses in the following procedures:
remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Check the water hose ...
Other materials:
Fuel tank construction
Fuel tank heat
shield
: aluminum film side should face the engine side.
Fuel tank front cover
Fuel tank front bracket
Velcro fastenings
: clean the adhesive surface before adhering
the velcro fastenings.
Insert
to the bracket.
Apply
...
Starter relay inspection
Inspect the starter relay in the following procedures:
remove the starter relay. Refer to “starter relay removal and
installation” .
Apply 12 v to “a” and “b” terminals and check for
continuity between the positive and negative
terminals using the multi-circuit tester. If th ...
Rear turn signal light bulb replacement
Caution
when you touch the bulb with your bare
hands, clean the bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol or soap water to prevent
premature bulb failure.
Remove the rear turn signal light lens (1).
Replace the bulb (2).
Reinstall the removed parts
...