Secondary Thermostat - Gas Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - COOLANT HOSE (REAR) |
| 2 - COOLANT ADAPTER |
| 3 - RADIATOR HOSE |
| 4 - RADIATOR HOSE (FRONT) |
- Position the thermostat into the cylinder head.
- Inspect the water pump inlet tube O-rings for damage before installing the tube in the coolant adapter. Replace O-ring as necessary.
- Lubricate the O-rings with soapy water.
- Position the coolant adapter on the water pump inlet tube and the cylinder head.
- Install the coolant adapter mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 18 N.m (159 in. lbs.).
- Connect the front coolant hose (1).
- Connect the two rear coolant hoses (1).
- Connect the radiator hose (3).
- Install the air filter housing. Refer to Engine/Air Intake System/BODY, Air Cleaner - Installation
- Fill the cooling system. See Cooling - Standard Procedure .