2016 YAMAHA WR 450F radiator

CYLINDER HEAD
6-18
EAS2GC1244
CYLINDER HEAD
Removing the cylinder head
OrderPart name Q’tyRemarks
Refer to “INSTALLING THE CYLINDER
HEAD” on page 6-21.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Air scoop (left / right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Radiator hose Disconnect.
Coolant temperature sens or coupler Disconnect.
Throttle body Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 8-7.
Camshaft Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 6-11.
Upper engine bracket Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
1 Bolt (cylinder head) 2
2 Engine ground sub-lead 1
3 Bolt (cylinder head) 4
4 Cylinder head 1
8
6
7
7
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.
15 Nm (1.5 m kgf, 11 ft Ibf)T.R.
*
20 Nm (2.0 mkgf, 14 ftIbf)T.
R.
30 Nm (3.0 mkgf, 22 ftIbf)
2
4 3
3
5
1
1
*

CLUTCH
6-43
Removing the right crankcase cover
OrderPart name Q’tyRemarks
Engine guard Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Engine oil Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-17.
Coolant Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-10.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Clutch cover Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 6-41.
1 Oil filter element cover 1
2 Oil filter element 1
3 Radiator pipe 2 1
4 Kickstarter lever 1
5 Right crankcase cover 1
6 Gaskets 1
7 Dowel pin 2
8Collar 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
T.R.
LS
New
New
67
2
5
4
1
7
8
New
3
LS
New
New
LS
LS
NewNew
LT
LS

7
COOLING SYSTEM
RADIATOR....................................................................................................... 7-1
HANDLING NOTE ...................................................................................... 7-3
CHECKING THE RADIATOR ..................................................................... 7-3
WATER PUMP .................................................................................................. 7-4
REMOVING THE OIL SEAL ....................................................................... 7-5
CHECKING THE WATER PUMP ............................................................... 7-5
CHECKING THE BEARING ....................................................................... 7-5
INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL ..................................................................... 7-5
ASSEMBLING THE WATER PUMP........................................................... 7-5

RADIATOR
7-1
EAS2GC1328
TIP
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, serv ice engineers, etc.). Those who have little knowl-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
EAS2GC1329
RADIATOR
Removing the radiator
OrderPart name Q’tyRemarks
Coolant Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-10.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Air scoop (left / right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
Air filter case Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 8-7.
1 Radiator guard 2
2 Radiator hose clamp 8 Loosen.
3 Radiator fan 1
12
13
New
New
New
LS
LS
3
4 58 Nm (0.8 m kgf, 5.8 ft Ibf)T.R.
6
7
8 9
10
11 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1

RADIATOR
7-2
4 Right radiator1
5 Radiator hose 2 1
6 Radiator hose 3 1
7 Radiator hose 4 1
8 Radiator pipe 2 1
9 Radiator breather hose 1
10 Left radiator 1
11 Radiator hose 1 1
12 Radiator pipe 1 1
13 Coolant temperature sensor 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the radiator
Order Part name Q’tyRemarks
12
13
New
New
New
LS
LS
3
4 58 Nm (0.8 m kgf, 5.8 ft Ibf)T.R.
6
7
8 9
10
11 2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1

RADIATOR
7-3
EAS2GC1330HANDLING NOTEEWA
WARNING
If coolant seems hot, do not remove the ra-
diator cap.
EAS2GC1331CHECKING THE RADIATOR
1. Check:• Radiator fins “1”
Obstructions  Clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radi-
ator.
Damage  Repair or replace.
TIP
Correct any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
• Radiator hoses
• Radiator pipes
Crack/damage  Replace.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS....................................................................... 9-60
CHECKING THE SWITCHES .................................................................. 9-64
CHECKING THE BULBS AND BULB SOCKETS .................................... 9-67
CHECKING THE FUSES ......................................................................... 9-68
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................ 9-69
CHECKING THE RELAYS ....................................................................... 9-72
CHECKING THE DIODE .......................................................................... 9-73
CHECKING THE IGNITION SPARK GAP................................................ 9-73
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG CAP ...................................................... 9-73
CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL ............................................................ 9-74
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR........................... 9-74
CHECKING THE LEAN ANGLE SENSOR............................................... 9-75
CHECKING THE STARTER MOTOR OPERATION ................................ 9-75
CHECKING THE STATOR COIL ............................................................. 9-76
CHECKING THE RECTIFIER/REGULATOR ........................................... 9-76
CHECKING THE SPEED SENS OR ......................................................... 9-77
CHECKING THE FUEL SENDER ............................................................ 9-77
CHECKING THE RESISTER ................................................................... 9-77
CHECKING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR ............................................ 9-78
CHECKING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR........................ 9-78
CHECKING THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ................................ 9-79
CHECKING THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR INPUT VOLTAGE .. 9-79
CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR PR ESSURE SENSOR ............................ 9-80
CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ..................... 9-80
CHECKING THE FUEL INJECTOR ......................................................... 9-81

COOLING SYSTEM
9-25
1. Joint connector
2. Joint connector
3. Joint connector
7. Main relay
9. Battery
10.Frame ground
11.Starter relay
12.Main fuse
22.ECU (engine control unit)
27.Radiator fan motor relay
28.Radiator fan motor fuse
29.Radiator fan motor
30.Joint connector
32.Coolant temperature sensor
48.Frame ground
50.Negative battery lead