2002 CHRYSLER CARAVAN Service Manual

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLANT SERVICE
For engine coolant recommended service schedule,
(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/MAIN-
TENANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION).
STANDARD PROCEDURE

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (5) Continue filling coolant recovery pressure con-
tainer until level reaches the full line.
(6) Without installing the pressure/vent cap, start
and run engine at idle for a couple minutes.
(7) Reche

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual 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 coo

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual 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
Th

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual 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 thermo

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (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

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (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 positio

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual 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