Coolant Recovery System (Crs); Coolant - Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual

COOLANT RECOVERY SYS- TEM (CRS) BOTTLE RIGHT FRAME RAIL TO CRS BOTTLE TO CRS BOTTLE 2.4L ENGINE 2.0L ENGINE 2.5L ENGINE SCREWS (2) TO ENGINE (40 in. lbs.) VIEW V 4.6 N·m FWD
7 - 4 COOLING SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

COOLANT RECOVERY SYSTEM (CRS)

This system works in conjunction with the pres-
sure cap to utilize thermal expansion and contraction
of the coolant to keep the coolant free of trapped air.
It provides a volume for expansion and contraction,
provides a convenient and safe method for checking
coolant level and adjusting level at atmospheric pres-
sure without removing the pressure cap. It also pro-
vides some reserve coolant to cover minor leaks and
evaporation or boiling losses. All vehicles are
equipped with this system (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Coolant Recovery System
See Coolant Level Check Service, Deaeration and
Pressure Cap sections for operation and service.
Vehicles equipped with the electric monitor system
use a level sensor in the CRS tank, see Group 8E
Electrical for service.
VENT THERMOSTAT FACING O-RING UP O-RING THERMOSTAT
ENGINE THERMOSTATS
The 2.0 and 2.4L engine thermostats are located on
the front of the engine (radiator side) in the thermo-
stat housing/engine outlet connector (Fig. 6) and (Fig.
7). The thermostat has a air bleed located in the
flange and a o-ring with a locating dimple incorpo-
rate on it. There is a relief in the cylinder head for
locating the air bleed.
Fig. 6 Thermostat/Engine Outlet Connector—
2.0LEngine
Fig. 7 Thermostat and Engine Outlet Connector—
2.4LEngine
THERMOSTAT HOUSING/EN- GINE OUTLET CONNECTOR THERMOSTAT HOUSING/EN- GINE OUTLET CONNECTOR PRESSURE CAP
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