Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 519

 

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Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 519

 

 

The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor (3) is installed into a water jacket at front of intake manifold 
near rear of generator. 

1. Partially drain cooling system.  

2. Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.  

3. Remove sensor from intake manifold.  

REMOVAL-2.8L DIESEL 

1 - MOUNTING SCREWS
2 - MAP SENSOR
3 - ECT SENSOR
4 - FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD

WARNING:

Hot, pressurized coolant can cause injury by scalding. Cooling system 
must be partially drained before removing the coolant temperature 
sensor.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro

  

Fig. 48: Cylinder Head Assembly 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro

  

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.  

2. Drain the cooling system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE.  

3. Disconnect coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.  

4. Remove coolant temperature sensor (3) from cylinder head.  

INSTALLATION 

INSTALLATION-3.7L ENGINE 

1 - CYLINDER HEAD BOLT
2 - GLOW PLUG
3 - COOLANT FITTING
4 - CYLINDER HEAD ALIGNMENT DOWEL
5 - GLOW PLUG HARNESS
6 - CYLINDER LINER
7 - CYLINDER BLOCK
8 - CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
9 - CYLINDER HEAD
10 - ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLIES

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.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro

  

Fig. 49: Removing/Installing MAP Sensor/ECT Sensor 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Apply thread sealant to sensor threads.  

2. Install sensor to engine.  

3. Tighten coolant temperature sensor to 11 N.m (8 ft. lbs.) torque.  

4. Replace any lost engine coolant.  

1 - MOUNTING SCREWS
2 - MAP SENSOR
3 - ECT SENSOR
4 - FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 ENGINE Cooling - Nitro

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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