How to Replace the Coolant Recovery Tank in a Chrysler Town & Country

The Chrysler Town & Country minivan gives growing families the room they need. Keep an eye on the cooling system so that your engine keeps everything working. If you happen to see excess wear on your 2000 to 2008 Town & Country coolant recovery tank, get a new one and replace it as per these easy steps. Older models vary somewhat in their needs.

Instructions

Remove Old Tank

1

Obtain the coolant recovery tank necessary for your vehicle at a local auto parts store. For the Chrysler Town & Country, this will be the universal fit Champ 9-1663. The recovery tank is located to the side of the radiator. You will see the coolant recovery tank connecting to the radiator by way of a single hose.

2

Place a bowl-like container beneath the old reservoir. Take out the stovepipe by loosening the clamps with a flathead screwdriver. Next, move away the air filter box and the cap from the old tank. Put these aside.

3

Suck out the old coolant with a fluid hand pump. Squirt this coolant into an empty coolant bottle to use later.

4

Remove the four bolts that hold the coolant recovery tank on the brackets with a 10mm wrench. Now, tilt the old Chrysler Town & Country reservoir at an angle and loosen the three hose clamps.

Install New Tank

5

Use a heavy-duty flashlight to look for the two zip ties that hold the electric cable and vent hose in place. Release the bolts holding the front-mounting bracket and completely take off the rear-mounting bracket.

6

Replace the rear-mounting bracket, but don't tighten the bolts. You will need to move the cable out of the way.

7

Situate the new coolant recovery tank where you removed the old reservoir. Maneuver it around until you get the right placement to match the bolts. Put in the front reservoir bolts, leaving them loose. Install the rear bolts and tighten them.

8

Put the lower feed hose into place and tighten the clamp (add new if necessary). Next, do the same with the upper return hose. Follow up by putting the vent line hose in place. Apply lubricant on the seals that meet the cap on the tank.

9

Add the leftover coolant. If you need more coolant, use a mixture that is 1:1 antifreeze and water until the recovery tank is just over half full. Put the coolant recovery cap in place and hand tighten it.

10

Mount the air filter package in place, and put the stovepipe back onto the Chrysler Town & Country. Take the vehicle for a test drive, and then check for leaks and correct any problems you find.