Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Cooling System

Thermostat Installation

In this manual: Cooling System
General Information — 26Periodic Maintenance — 66Fuel System (DFI) — 79Cooling System — 28Engine Top End — 51Clutch — 24Engine Lubrication System — 28Engine Removal/Installation — 5Crankshaft/Transmission — 65Wheels/Tires — 22Final Drive — 17Brakes — 54Suspension — 36Steering — 17Frame — 40Electrical System — 104Self-Diagnosis System — 112Appendix — 10
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  • Replace the O-rings [A] with new ones, and apply grease to them.
  • Assemble: O-rings Thermostat Housing [B] Thermostat [C] Thermostat Cap [D]
Thermostat Installation

Install the thermostat [A] in the housing so that the air bleeder hole [B] is on top.

  • Tighten: Torque - Thermostat Cap Bolts: 5.9 NВ·m (0.60 kgfВ·m, 52 inВ·lb)
  • Install the thermostat assembly to the cylinder head.
  • Tighten: Torque - Thermostat Housing Mounting Bolts: 9.8 NВ·m (1.0 kgfВ·m, 87 inВ·lb)
  • Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
Thermostat Installation

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