Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Water Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Self-Diagnosis System / Water Temperature Sensor (Service Code 14) / Water Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation

NOTICE

Never drop the water temperature sensor especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor can damage it.

Water Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation

Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Remove: Connector [A] Water Temperature Sensor [B] with O-ring
Replace the O-ring with a new one and apply grease to it.
Tighten: Torque - Water Temperature Sensor: 12 N·m(1.2 kgf·m, 106 in·lb)
Fill the engine with coolant and bleed the air from the cooling system (see Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Water Temperature Sensor (Service Code 14)

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Water Temperature Sensor Output Voltage Inspection

NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the w ...

Other materials:

Steering Play Inspection
Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack. Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately tap each end of the handlebar. The f ...

Throttle Body Assy Removal
WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, creating the potential for serious burns. Make sure the area is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not smoke. T ...

Coupling Bearing Removal
Remove: Coupling Grease Seal Circlip [A] Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143 Remove the bearing [A] by tapping from the wheel side. Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set [B]: 57001-1129 ...