Radiator Hose and O-ring Replacement

• Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change).
• Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Thermostat Housing [A] (see Thermostat Removal in the Cooling System chapter) Oil Cooler [B] (see Oil Cooler Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Water Pump Cover [C] (see Oil Pump Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Fitting [D]
• Replace the hoses [E] and O-rings [F] with new ones.
• Apply grease to the new O-rings.
• Run the new hoses according to Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
• Tighten:

Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 NВ·m (0.31 kgfВ·m, 27 inВ·lb)

• Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
• Fill the coolant (see Coolant Change).
• Check the cooling system for leaks.