Kymco XCITING 500 - Service Manual > Water temperature sensor

REMOVAL

Remove the side body cover.

Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector.

Remove the water temperature sensor.

INSPECTION

Connect the water temperature sensor to the ohmmeter and dip it in oil contained in a pan which is placed on an electric heater.

Gradually raise oil temperature while reading the thermometer in the pan and the ohmmeter connected. If the resistance measured is out of specification, replace the temperature gauge with a new one.

• Handle the water temperature sensor carefully as it is vulnerable to impact.
• Do not allow the water temperature sensor and the thermometer to come in contact with the bottom of the pan.

After the water temperature sensor has been installed, fill coolant and perform air bleeding.

INSTALLATION

With thread lock applied to the threaded part, tighten the water temperature sensor.

Torque: 8 N*m (0.8 kgf*m, 5.8 lbf*ft)

RAIDATOR RESERVE TANK

REMOVAL

Remove the floorboard.

Remove the two nuts and radiator reserve tank from the frame.

Open the reserve tank cap and drain the coolant from the reserve tank.

Disconnect the siphon hose.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Pour the recommended coolant to the upper level line with the center stand applied

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