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2.4L Engine

NOTE: The 2.7L engine is equipped with an inlet thermostat. To remove the thermostat (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/THERMOSTAT HOUSING - REMOVAL) .
  1. Drain cooling system ((Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) ).
  2. Remove pressure cap. See Fig 1.
  3. Disconnect hoses at coolant outlet connector.
  4. Remove bolts attaching coolant outlet connector.
  5. Remove coolant outlet connector.
Fig 1: Coolant Outlet Connector - 2.0L/2.4L
GC0031149Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - PRESSURE CAP
2 - COOLANT OUTLET CONNECTOR
3 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING
4 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR