Coolant Outlet: Service and Repair

HOUSING-COOLANT OUTLET - 2.7L

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE CAP WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

1. Drain cooling system.
2. Remove radiator.
3. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor connector.





4. Remove radiator upper hose at tube (3).
5. Remove heater hose from heater tube at rear of engine.
6. Disconnect heater tube from retaining clip at rear of engine.
7. Disconnect electrical connector from coolant temperature sensor.
8. Remove screws (2) attaching heater tube (3) to outlet connector (1).
9. Disengage heater tube (3) from outlet connector (1). To remove heater tube, move forward until the tube (3) clears cylinder heads.

INSTALLATION





1. Inspect heater tube O-ring (4). Replace as necessary.
2. Lubricate O-ring (4) with a silicone type grease such as Mopar(R) Dielectric Grease.
3. Install the heater tube (3) by inserting tube in-between cylinder heads. Insert tube into outlet connector (1).
4. Attach heater tube (3) to the retaining clip at rear of engine.
5. Install attaching screws and tighten to 3 Nm (30 inch lbs.).
6. Install radiator.
7. Fill cooling system.
8. Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid levels.