Engine

Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 6
Removal
  1. Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
  2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
  3. Disconnect the reservoir tank inlet hose (1) and water air bleed hose (2).
  4. Remove the radiator reservoir tank (3).
    Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation

  1. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (4).
  2. Disconnect the cooling fan motor coupler (5).
    Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation

  1. Remove the oil cooler (6) from the bracket.
Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation

  1. Remove the radiator assembly by removing the bolts.
Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation

Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation

  1. Remove the radiator outlet hose (7) and cooling fan motor (8) from the radiator.
Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation

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)
Suzuki GSX-R. Installation

  • 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 .

Test yourself

A quick Suzuki GSX-R 1000 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.