TUTORIAL: PERFORMING A COOLANT CHANGE (Quad Yamaha 450 Kodiak)

1) Remove the luggage rack.

2) Unscrew the central fairing.

3) Remove the saddle.

4) Remove the tank fairing.

5) Remove the center fairing.

6) Unscrew and remove the water pump cover.

7) Unscrew and remove the running board.

8) Place the drain pan under the water pump drain screw.

9) Unscrew and remove the water pump bleed screw.

11) Unscrew without removing the radiator cap.

11) Let the coolant drain out. If you notice that the liquid is very dirty, you can rinse the tank (radiator) with clear water, wait until all the water is evacuated before proceeding to clean it. ©next step.

11) Replace the water pump drain screw gasket.

11) Replace the screw and tighten again.

11) Remove the radiator cap.

11) Place a funnel and pour the coolant continuously to avoid the formation of air bubbles. Fill the tank up to the maximum level.

11) Screw the radiator cap back on.

11) Start your quad.

11) Let the engine warm up for about 5 minutes. Switch off and check the fluid level. Top up if necessary.

11) Replace all of the fairings.

For draining the coolant on other quad models, the procedure will be simplified due to the more or less direct access to the water pump, the liquid tank and to the expansion tank. If the expansion tank is accessible and dirty when emptying, disassemble it in order to clean it properly (disassembly at the hoses).