Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual page 202

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ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT - 2.7L (Continued)
(8) Remove the transaxle dipstick tube bracket
attaching bolt.
(9) Remove the lower heater hose tube bracket bolt.
(10) Remove the lower heater hose from thermo-
stat housing.
(11) Remove radiator lower hose from thermostat
housing.
(12) Remove thermostat housing bolts (Fig. 9).
(13) Remove thermostat and housing.
Fig. 9 Thermostat and Housing - 2.7L
1 - THERMOSTAT AND GASKET
2 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING/COOLANT INLET
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean gasket sealing surfaces.
NOTE: Install thermostat with the bleed valve
located at the 12 o'clock position.
(2) Install thermostat and gasket into the thermo-
stat housing.
(3) Install thermostat and housing to cylinder
block. Tighten attaching bolts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)
(Fig. 9).
(4) Connect the heater return and radiator lower
hoses to the thermostat housing. Install hose clamps.
(5) Install the heater hose tube bracket bolt.
(6) Install the transaxle dipstick tube bracket
attaching bolt.
(7) Install the generator support strut.
(8) Connect the generator electrical connector.
(9) Install the left engine mount (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/LEFT MOUNT -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Lower vehicle.
(11) Inspect and replace dipstick O-ring as neces-
sary. Install the engine oil dipstick and tube.
(12) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(13) Connect negative cable to remote jumper ter-
minal.
ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT - 3.5L
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE CAP
WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE
BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN
OCCUR.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper
terminal.
(2) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(4) Disconnect electrical connectors from engine oil
and power steering pressure switches.
(5) Disconnect radiator and heater hoses from
thermostat housing.
(6) Remove thermostat housing bolts (Fig. 10).
(7) Remove housing, thermostat, and gasket.
Fig. 10 Thermostat and Housing - 3.5L
1 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING/COOLANT INLET
2 - THERMOSTAT
3 - GASKET
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean gasket sealing surfaces.
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