Coolant - Adding Additional; Standard Procedure - Coolant Service; Coolant Outlet Connector; Hose Clamp Pliers 8495 - Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual

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COOLANT (Continued)
ture. The higher the concentration of ethylene glycol,
the larger the number of balls that will float, and
higher the freeze protection (up to a maximum of
60% by volume glycol).
A refractometer (Special Tool 8286)(Refer to 7 -
COOLING - SPECIAL TOOLS) will test the amount
of glycol in a coolant mixture by measuring the
amount a beam of light bends as it passes through
the fluid.
Some coolant manufactures use other types of gly-
cols into their coolant formulations. Propylene glycol
is the most common new coolant. However, propylene
glycol based coolants do not provide the same freez-
ing protection and corrosion protection and is not rec-
ommended.
CAUTION: Do not mix types of coolant—corrosion
protection will be severely reduced.
STANDARD PROCEDURE

COOLANT - ADDING ADDITIONAL

NOTE: 2.0L/2.4L - The pressure cap should only be
removed if the coolant recovery container is empty.
When additional coolant is needed, it should be
added to the coolant recovery container (2.0L/2.4L)/
coolant pressure container (2.7L). Use only 50/50 con-
centration of ethylene glycol type antifreeze and
distilled water.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLANT SERVICE

For engine coolant recommended service schedule,
(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/MAIN-
TENANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION).
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 (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Remove pressure cap (Fig. 10).
(3) Disconnect hoses at coolant outlet connector.
(4) Remove bolts attaching coolant outlet connec-
tor.
(5) Remove coolant outlet connector.
Fig. 10 Coolant Outlet Connector - 2.0L/2.4L
1 - PRESSURE CAP

2 - COOLANT OUTLET CONNECTOR

3 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING
4 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
2.7L ENGINE
(1) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Remove upper intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE
REMOVAL).
(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).
Fig. 11 Hose Clamp Pliers 8495
ENGINE 7 - 27
MANIFOLD -