Coolant Outlet: Service and Repair

COOLANT OUTLET CONNECTOR

REMOVAL

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

2.4L ENGINE
1. Drain cooling system.





2. Remove pressure cap (Fig. 10).
3. Disconnect hoses at coolant outlet connector.
4. Remove bolts attaching coolant outlet connector.
5. Remove coolant outlet connector.

2.7L ENGINE
1. Drain cooling system.
2. Remove upper intake manifold.
3. Disconnect Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor connector.





4. Disconnect hoses at coolant outlet connector. Use Special Tool 8495 Pliers to remove clamps (Fig. 11).





5. Remove bolts attaching coolant outlet connector (Fig. 12).
6. Remove coolant outlet connector.

INSTALLATION

2.4L ENGINE
1. Clean sealing surfaces. Inspect gaskets for tears and cuts. Replace as necessary.
2. Install coolant outlet connector and tighten bolts to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) (Fig. 10).
3. Connect hoses at coolant outlet connector.
4. Fill cooling system.

2.7L ENGINE
1. Clean sealing surfaces. Inspect gaskets for tears and cuts. Replace as necessary.
2. Install coolant outlet connector and tighten bolts to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) (Fig. 12).
3. Connect hoses at coolant outlet connector. Use Special Tool 8495 Pliers to install clamps (Fig. 11).
4. Connect engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
5. Install upper intake manifold.
6. Fill cooling system.