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Coolant drain
plug
10 ± 1 Nm
(89 ± 9 lbf-in)
5. Reinstall radiator hose.
6. Fill cooling system with coolant, re-
fer to
Bleeding the Cooling System
procedure.
B Blle ee ed diin ng g tth he e C Co oo olliin ng g S Syysstte em m
1. O On n m mo od de ellss e eq qu uiip pp pe ed d w wiitth h h he ea atte err
o orr H HV VA AC C:: Put the fan speed to
MAX and raise the temperature
control to the maximum.
2. Remove the pressure cap.
3. Fill coolant system until it is full up
to the Max line on the coolant tank.
4. Install pressure cap.
5. Run engine at idle with the pres-
sure cap O ON N until the cooling fan
cycles on for a second time.
6. Stop the engine and let it cool
down.
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d do o n no ott rre em mo ovve e tth he e p prre essssu urre e cca ap p iiff
tth he e e en ng giin ne e iiss h ho ott..
7. When the engine is cool, remove
pressure cap and add coolant if
required.
8. Install pressure cap.
9. After the next ride, following this
procedure, check coolant level.
Add coolant as required. Refer to
Verifying the Engine Coolant
Level .
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F Fiilltte err ((iiff e eq qu uiip pp pe ed d))
N NO OT TIIC CE E
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Open hood to access fresh air filter.
Lift and slide filter to remove.
1. Lift
2. Slide
Inspect the filter for any signs of leaks.
A streak of dust on the clean side of
the filter is a telltale sign. Replace filter
if there is any damages. Eliminate any
source of air leaks before installing a
new filter.
Clean air filter by tapping out heavy
dust from paper element, this will al-
low dirt and dust to get out of the pa-
per filter.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES