Radiator Cap - Correct Installation
NUMBER: 07-001-01GROUP: Cooling
DATE: Feb. 23, 2001
SUBJECT:
Radiator Cap Installation
MODELS:
2001 (AN) Dakota
2001 (DN) Durango
DISCUSSION:
The radiator cap can be installed on the filler neck incorrectly when servicing the cooling system. The radiator cap lock tab may ride up on the filler neck radiator cap raised retention lip if the cap is not installed carefully causing the cap to not be fully seated (Fig. 1). A radiator cap that is not fully seated could cause a loss of coolant and reduce the cooling system performance.
CAUTION:
WHEN INSTALLING THE RADIATOR CAP ON SUBJECT MODEL VEHICLES, MAKE SURE THE CAP IS INSTALLED SO THAT THE RADIATOR CAP LOCKS INTO PLACE BELOW BOTH FILLER NECK RADIATOR CAP RAISED RETENTION LIPS (FIGURE 2).
NOTE:
DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP FOR ROUTINE COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTIONS. THE COOLANT LEVEL CAN BE CHECKED AT THE COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE. REMOVE THE RECOVERY BOTTLE CAP AND REMOVE THE COOLANT LEVEL INDICATOR DIPSTICK TO OBSERVE THE COOLANT LEVEL IN THE COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO THE SERVICE INFORMATION IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL OR ON THE MDS2, GROUP 07, STANDARD PROCEDURE-COOLANT LEVEL CHECK.
POLICY:
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