Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Thermostat removal and installation

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Engine / Engine cooling system / Repair instructions / Thermostat removal and installation

Removal

Drain a small amount of engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).
Remove the thermostat cover (1).

Suzuki GSX-R. Removal

Remove the thermostat (2).

Suzuki GSX-R. Removal

Installation

Install the thermostat in the reverse order of removal.

Pay attention to the following points:

install the thermostat.

Note

air bleeder hole “a” of the thermostat faces upside.

Suzuki GSX-R. Installation

Tighten the thermostat cover bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque thermostat cover bolt (a): 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)

Suzuki GSX-R. Installation

Pour engine coolant and bleed air from the cooling circuit. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .

Cooling fan relay inspection

Inspect the fan relay in the following procedures: remove the frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6). Remove the cooling fan ...

Thermostat inspection

Inspect the thermostat in the following procedures: remove the thermostat. Refer to “thermostat removal and installation” . Inspect the thermostat pellet for signs of cracking. ...

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