2001 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY engine coolant

STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLANT LEVEL
CHECK
NOTE: Do not remove pressure/vent cap for routine
coolant level inspections.
The coolant reserve system provides a quick visual
method for determining the coolant level without
removing the pressure/vent cap.With the engine
cold and not running,simply observe the level of
the coolant in the coolant recovery pressure container
(Fig. 2). The coolant level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFILLING
COOLING SYSTEM
Remove pressure/vent cap (Fig. 1) and fill system,
using a 50/50 mix of MopartAntifreeze/Coolant, 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula and distilled water.
Continue filling system until full.Be careful not
to spill coolant on drive belts or the generator.
Fill coolant recovery pressure container (Fig. 1) to
at least the MAX mark with 50/50 solution. It may
be necessary to add coolant to the coolant recovery
pressure container after three or four warm up/cool
down cycles to maintain coolant level between the
MAX and MIN mark. This will allow trapped air to
be removed from the system.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING COOLING
SYSTEM
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE OR LOOSEN THE
COOLANT PRESSURE/VENT CAP, CYLINDER
BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS, OR THE DRAINCOCK WHEN
THE SYSTEM IS HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE
BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM THE COOLANT
CAN OCCUR.
(1)Without removing pressure/vent cap and
with system not under pressure, open the drain-
cock. The draincock is located on the lower right side
of radiator (Fig. 3).
(2) After the coolant recovery pressure container is
empty, then remove coolant pressure/vent cap.
Fig. 1 UNDERHOOD FLUID FILL LOCATIONS
1 - COOLANT PRESSURE/VENT CAP
2 - BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
3 - INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE
4 - BATTERY
5 - COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE CONTAINER6 - OIL DIPSTICK
7 - WINDSHIELD SOLVENT RESEVOIR
8 - AIR FILTER HOUSING
9 - ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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COOLANT (Continued)
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COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS
CONTAINER
DESCRIPTION
The coolant recovery pressure container is
mounted in the engine compartment next to the bat-
tery. The coolant recovery pressure container is made
of plastic (Fig. 4).
OPERATION
The coolant recovery pressure container works
with the pressure/vent cap to use thermal expansion
and contraction of the coolant to keep the coolant
free of trapped air. Provides a convenient and safe
method for checking coolant level and adjusting level
at atmospheric pressure without removing the pres-
sure/vent cap. It also provides some reserve coolant
to cover deaeration, evaporation, or boiling losses.
Fig. 2 COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE
CONTAINER LOCATION
1 - PRESSURE/VENT CAP
2 - BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
3 - BATTERY
4 - BATTERY SHIELD
5 - COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE CONTAINER RETAINING
CLIP
6 - ENGINE COVER
7 - COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE CONTAINER
Fig. 3 DRAINCOCK LOCATION
1 - RADIATOR
2 - DRAINCOCK
3 - LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT
4 - ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
Fig. 4 COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE
CONTAINER LOCATION
1 - PRESSURE/VENT CAP
2 - BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
3 - BATTERY
4 - BATTERY SHIELD
5 - COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE CONTAINER RETAINING
CLIP
6 - ENGINE COVER
7 - COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE CONTAINER
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REMOVAL
(1) Drain cooling system below level of coolant
recovery pressure bottle. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Disconnect coolant bypass and overflow hoses
from coolant recovery pressure container (Fig. 6).
(3) Unclip the coolant recovery pressure container
retaining clip (Fig. 5).
(4) Raise coolant recovery pressure container from
mounting bracket and disconnect coolant hose from
bottom of container (Fig. 6).
(5) Remove coolant recovery pressure bottle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect coolant hose at bottom of coolant
recovery pressure container (Fig. 6) and install in
mounting bracket.
(2) Connect coolant recovery pressure container
retaining clip (Fig. 5).
(3) Connect coolant bypass and overflow hoses to
coolant recovery pressure container.
(4) Refill cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Fig. 7 COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
LOCATION
1 - EGR SOLENOID
2 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
3 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
4 - INTAKE MANIFOLD INLET
5 - INTAKE MANIFOLD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Fig. 5 COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE
CONTAINER LOCATION
1 - PRESSURE/VENT CAP
2 - BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
3 - BATTERY
4 - BATTERY SHIELD
5 - COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE CONTAINER RETAINING
CLIP
6 - ENGINE COVER
7 - COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE CONTAINER
Fig. 6 COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE
CONTAINER
1 - COOLANT RECOVERY PRESSURE CONTAINER
2 - COOLANT BYPASS HOSE
3 - OUTLET HOSE
4 - PRESSURE/VENT CAP
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COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS CONTAINER (Continued)
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMP
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The engine coolant temperature sensor threads
into a coolant passage in the cylinder head (Fig. 7).
New sensors have sealant applied to the threads.
OPERATION
The coolant temperature (ECT) sensor is a nega-
tive temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor (resis-
tance varies inversley with temperature). This means
at cold tempertures its resistance is high so the volt-
age signal will be high. As coolant temperture
increases, resistance decreases and the signal voltage
will be low. This allows the sensor to provide an ana-
log voltage signal to the ECM.
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE OR LOOSEN THE
COOLANT PRESSURE/VENT CAP, CYLINDER
BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS, OR THE DRAINCOCK WHEN
THE SYSTEM IS HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE
BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM THE COOLANT
CAN OCCUR.
(1) Drain the cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(2) Disconnect coolant temperature sensor electri-
cal connector (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove coolant temperature sensor from cylin-
der head (Fig. 8).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install coolant temperature sensor in cylinder
head (Fig. 8).
(2) Connect coolant temperature sensor electrical
connector (Fig. 8).
(3) Refill the cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(4) Connect the negative battery cable.
ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT
DESCRIPTION
A pellet-type thermostat controls the operating
temperature of the engine by controlling the amount
of coolant flow to the radiator (Fig. 9).
OPERATION
The thermostat starts to open at 80ÉC (176ÉF).
Above this temperature, coolant is allowed to flow to
the radiator. This provides quicker engine warmup
and overall temperature control.
The same thermostat is used for winter and sum-
mer seasons. An engine should not be operated with-
out a thermostat, except for servicing or testing.
Operating without a thermostat causes other prob-
lems. These are: longer engine warmup time, unreli-
able warmup performance, increased exhaust
emissions and crankcase condensation. This conden-
sation can result in sludge formation.
REMOVAL
NOTE: The thermostat is not serviced separately.
The thermostat and housing must be replaced as
an assembly.
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Remove front wiper unit to gain access to ther-
mostat housing(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/
WASHERS/WIPER MODULE - REMOVAL).
Fig. 8 COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
LOCATION
1 - EGR SOLENOID
2 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
3 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
4 - INTAKE MANIFOLD INLET
5 - INTAKE MANIFOLD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER
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(4) Disconnect upper radiator hose adapter tube,
water pump hose, and EGR hose at thermostat hous-
ing.
(5) Remove both thermostat housing attaching
bolts and housing (Fig. 10).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install thermostat housing, gasket, and retain-
ing bolts (Fig. 10). Torque bolts to 27.5N´m.
(2) Connect upper radiator hose adapter tube,
water pump hose, and EGR cooler hose to thermostat
housing.
(3) Install front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
INSTALLATION).
(4) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Connect negative battery cable.
RADIATOR
DESCRIPTION
The radiator is a cross-flow type (horizontal tubes)
with design features that provide greater strength
along with sufficient heat transfer capabilities tokeep the engine satisfactorily cooled. The radiator
has plastic side tanks and aluminum cooling tubes.
OPERATION
The radiator functions as a heat exchanger, using
air flow across the exterior of the radiator tubes. This
heat is then transferred from the coolant and into
the passing air.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove radiator upper crossmember support.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE OPENING
REINFORCEMENT - REMOVAL).
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER
BLOCK PLUG OR THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK
WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE
BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN
OCCUR.
(3) Drain the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
Fig. 9 THERMOSTAT HOUSING LOCATION
1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER
2 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING
3 - AIR BLEED
4 - WATER PUMP
5 - WATER PUMP HOUSING TO THERMOSTAT HOUSING
BYPASS HOSE
6 - E G R VA LV E
Fig. 10 THERMOSTAT HOUSING ASSEMBLY
1 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING GASKET
2 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING
3 - RETAINING BOLTS
4 - CYLINDER HEAD
5 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD
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ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT (Continued)
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(4) Remove the radiator fans. (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(5) Disconnect coolant bypass hose (Fig. 11).
(6) Disconnect upper and lower hoses from the
radiator (Fig. 11).
(7) Remove the A/C condenser side brackets to
radiator attaching screws (Fig. 12). Separate the con-
denser from the radiator by lifting upward to disen-
gage from lower mounts (Fig. 12). Allow the
condenser to rest in front of radiator.
(8) Radiator can now be lifted free from engine
compartment.Care should be taken not to dam-
age radiator cooling fins or water tubes during
removal.
INSTALLATION
(1)Be sure the air seal is in position before
radiator is installed.Slide radiator down into posi-
tion. Seat the radiator with the rubber isolators into
the mounting holes provided, with a 10 lbs. force.
(2) Position air conditioning condenser onto the
radiator lower mounts and install upper screws (Fig.
12). Tighten fasteners to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the radiator upper and lower hoses (Fig.
11).
(4) Connect the coolant bypass hose.
(5) Install the radiator fans. (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION)
(6) Install the radiator upper crossmember sup-
port. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE
OPENING REINFORCEMENT - INSTALLATION)
(7) Fill the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(8) Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig. 11 UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES
1 - COOLANT BYPASS HOSE
2 - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
3 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
4 - COOLING FAN
5 - LOWER RADIATOR HOSE
6 - CHARGE AIR COOLER
7 - RADIATOR BRACKET
Fig. 12 Radiator to A/C Condenser Mounting (left
mount shown, right similar)
1 - SCREW - A/C CONDENSER SIDE BRACKET TO RADIATOR
2 - LOWER MOUNT
3 - A/C CONDENSER
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RADIATOR DRAINCOCK
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Use of pliers on draincock is not recom-
mended. Damage may occur to radiator or drain-
cock.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove draincock dur-
ing a routine coolant drain.
(1) Drain the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(2) Open the draincock by turning it counterclock-
wise until it stops.
(3) Turn the draincock back (clockwise) 1/8 turn.
(4) Pull the draincock (Fig. 13) from the radiator
tank.
INSTALLATION
(1) Align draincock stem to radiator tank opening.
(2) Push draincock into the radiator tank opening.
(3) Tighten the draincock by turning clockwise
until it stops.
(4) Fill the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
WATER PUMP
DESCRIPTION
The water pump on the 2.5L CRD diesel has a die
cast aluminum housing. It bolts to a aluminum hous-
ing which attaches to the engine block (Fig. 14).
OPERATION
The water pump is used to circulate coolant
through the cooling system. The coolant is pumped
through the engine block, cylinder head, heater core,
EGR cooler, cabin heater, and radiator.
REMOVAL - WATER PUMP
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Remove timing belt inner and outer covers
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove water pump retaining bolts and pump
(Fig. 15).
Fig. 13 Draincock
1 - RADIATOR TANK
2 - DRAINCOCK
Fig. 14 WATER PUMP
1 - WATER PUMP HOUSING STUDS
2 - WATER PUMP
3 - RETAINING NUTS
4 - OIL COOLER RETAINING STUD
5 - OIL COOLER TO ENGINE BLOCK RETAINING BOLT
6 - OIL COOLER COOLANT HOSE
7 - ENGINE BLOCK
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REMOVAL - WATER PUMP HOUSING
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(3) Remove both outer and inner timing belt covers
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(4) Disconnect water pump housing to thermostat
housing bypass hose (Fig. 16).
(5) Remove the water pump housing retaining
nuts (Fig. 17).
(6) Remove water pump housing from engine block
(Fig. 17).
CLEANING
Clean gasket mating surfaces as necessary.
INSTALLATION - WATER PUMP
(1) Clean gasket mating surfaces as necessary.
(2) Place water pump and gasket in place. Install
water pump retaining bolts (Fig. 15). Torque bolts to
24.4N´m.
(3) Install both inner and outer timing belt covers
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(4) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).(5) Connect negative battery cable.
INSTALLATION - WATER PUMP HOUSING
(1) Clean mating serfaces of water pump housing
and engine block as necessary.
(2) Place new o-ring in groove in water pump
housing (Fig. 18).
(3) Be sure lower radiator hose tube o-ring is in
place.
(4) Install water pump housing on lower radiator
hose tube and push on mounting studs (Fig. 17).
Torque retaining nuts to 24.4N´m.
(5) Connect water pump housing to thermostat
housing bypass hose (Fig. 16).
(6) Install both inner and outer timing belt covers
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(7) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(8) Connect negative battery cable.
Fig. 15 WATER PUMP LOCATION
1 - CYLINDER HEAD
2 - ENGINE BLOCK
3 - OIL COOLER
4 - OIL FILTER HOUSING
5 - WATER PUMP
Fig. 16 THERMOSTAT HOUSING LOCATION
1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER
2 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING
3 - AIR BLEED
4 - WATER PUMP
5 - WATER PUMP HOUSING TO THERMOSTAT HOUSING
BYPASS HOSE
6 - E G R VA LV E
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