Chrysler Concorde 2004 Service Manual page 1566

7 - 20 ENGINE
COOLANT OUTLET
CONNECTOR - 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 (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Remove upper intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove screws attaching heater tube to outlet
connector.
(4) Disengage tube from outlet connector only
enough for connector removal.
(5) Remove bolts attaching water outlet connector
(Fig. 1).
(6) Remove outlet connector.
Fig. 1 Coolant Outlet Connector - 2.7L
1 - BOLT (2)
2 - BOLT (2)
3 - COOLANT OUTLET CONNECTOR
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean sealing surfaces. Inspect gaskets for
tears and cuts. Replace as necessary.
(2) Install outlet connector and tighten bolts to 12
N·m (105 in. lbs.) (Fig. 1).
(3) Inspect and replace heater supply tube O-ring
as necessary.
bly into outlet connector. Tighten screws to 3 N·m (30
in. lbs.).
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE
INSTALLATION).
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
COOLANT RECOVERY
PRESSURE CONTAINER
DESCRIPTION
MANIFOLD -
and a overflow chamber (Fig. 2) that is mounted in
the engine compartment (Fig. 3). The overflow hose
connects the pressure chamber to the overflow cham-
ber.
NOTE: Coolant will normally be in the pressure
chamber side of the coolant bottle. The overflow
chamber should normally be empty
1 - PRESSURE CAP
2 - OVERFLOW CHAMBER
3 - OVERFLOW HOSE
4 - PRESSURE CHAMBER
OPERATION
trapped air, provides a volume for expansion and con-
traction, and provides a convenient and safe method
for checking and adjusting coolant level at atmo-
spheric pressure. It also provides some reserve cool-
ant to cover minor leaks, evaporation or boiling
losses. The overflow chamber allows coolant recovery
in case of an overheat.
(4) Lubricate O-ring and insert heater tube assem-
(5) Install upper intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
(6) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
The coolant bottle consists of a pressure chamber
Fig. 2 COOLANT PRESSURE/RECOVERY BOTTLE
The pressure chamber keeps the coolant free of
LH
MANIFOLD -