Cooling System - Description

DESCRIPTION

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The cooling system regulates engine operating temperature. It allows the engine to reach normal operating temperature as quickly as possible, maintains normal operating temperature and prevents overheating.

The cooling system also provides a means of heating the passenger compartment. The cooling system is pressurized and uses a centrifugal water pump to circulate coolant throughout the system. A separate and remotely mounted, coolant bottle is used.

COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

The cooling system consists of:

- Electric cooling fan

- Radiator

- A coolant recovery system

- Thermostat

- Water pump

- Transmission oil cooler (ATX only)

- Radiator pressure cap

- Coolant

- Water pump

- Hoses and hose clamps

- A core support mounted coolant crossover tube (2.0L/2.4L only)
- Thermostat housing assembly
- Afterrun pump and hoses assembly (1.4L Turbocharged only)





A new style hose clamps called the CLIC E(R) and the CLIC R(R) are used to ensure a more even distribution of the clamping force.





CLIC E(R)

- Used for most applications that have a large variation of expansion and contraction. Equipped with a spring. The clamp is able to adjust while ensuring proper tension. If the clamp is removed for repairs. It can be reused.

NOTE: Always use Special tool 10288 Pliers when removing and installing the hose clamps to avoid damaging the clamp. The Click E type clamp can be reused if the clamp is in serviceable condition.





CLIC R(R)

- Used for most applications that require a capacity reserve designed to compensate for the tolerance ranges of the hoses and spigots to be tightened. If the clamp needs to be removed for repairs. The clamp must be replaced to ensure proper fitting to that component.

NOTE: If the hose or the fitting is not replaced, the same Click R type clamp can be re-used given it is installed in the same orientation and same location on the hose. If the fitting or the hose is replaced, the Click R type clamp MUST be replaced.





It is highly recommended that the use of a CLIC style pliers (Miller tool # (10288)) be used for proper installation and removal of the CLIC(R) clamps. The use of specific tools for the clamp, will allow it to be reused.

The use of non CLIC(R) style pliers (screwdrivers, vice grips, channel locks, etc.) may damage the clamp and the clamp must be replaced.