2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1S coolant reservoir

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CHANGING THE COOLANT
CHK
ADJ
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
WARNING
7. Drain:

coolant
(water pump inlet pipe and outlet pipe)
8. Check:

copper washers
1 New
9. Install:

coolant drain bolts
2
(with copper washers)
10. Install:

coolant reservoir tank
11. Connect:

coolant reservoir hose
12. Fill:

cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
Recommended antifreeze
High-quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion
inhibitors for aluminum engines
Mixing ratio
1:1 (antifreeze:water)
Quantity
Total amount
2.51 L
(2.21 Imp qt, 2.65 US qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity
0.25 L
(0.22 Imp qt, 0.26 US qt)
Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should be
handled with special care.

If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.

If coolant splashes on your clothes, quick-
ly wash it away with water and then with
soap and water.

If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
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CAUTION:
NOTE:
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.

Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.

If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with wa-
ter.

Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
13. Install:

radiator cap
14. Fill:

coolant reservoir tank
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark
a)
15. Install:

coolant reservoir cap
16. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then stop it.
17. Check:

coolant level
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL”.
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
18. Install:

rider seat
Refer to “SEATS”.

bottom cowlings

side cowlings
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
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Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5Removing the radiator
Rider seat
Fuel tank
Air filter case
Side cowlings
Bottom cowling
Coolant
Fuse box stay
Coolant reservoir hose
Radiator
Radiator fan motor
Radiator inlet hose1
1
1
2
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “AIR FILTER CASE” in chapter 3.
Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” in
chapter 3.
Disconnect.
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
Refer to “SEATS” in chapter 3.
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
5 Nm (0.5 m
kg, 3.6 ft
lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
RADIATORCOOL
EAS00454
COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR
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