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:
License plate light removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the license plate light coupler (1).
Remove the nuts.
Remove the license plate light assembly (2).
Installation
Install the license pl ...
Water pump removal and installation
Removal
Note
before draining engine oil and engine coolant, inspect engine oil and
coolant leakage between the water pump and crankcase. If engine oil is
leaking, visually inspect the oil seal and o-ring. If engine coolant is
leaking, visually inspect the mechanical seal and s ...
Throttle cable removal and installation
Removal
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” .
Remove the right handlebar switch box. Refer to “handlebar removal and
installation” in section 6b .
Remove the throttle cables as shown in the cable routing diagram. Refer
to “thro ...