replace thermostat 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7
Dec 14, 2010 at 11:56 AM
thermastat replacement
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Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE CAP WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
Drain cooling system.
Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube. To prevent coolant from entering engine, cover the dipstick tube opening in crankcase with a suitable plug.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Support the engine and remove the left engine mount.
Remove generator support strut.
Disconnect generator electrical connector.
Remove the transaxle dipstick tube bracket attaching bolt.
Remove the lower heater hose tube bracket bolt.
Remove the lower heater hose from thermostat housing.
Remove radiator lower hose from thermostat housing.
Remove thermostat housing bolts.
Remove thermostat and housing.
Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE CAP WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
Drain cooling system.
Remove the engine oil dipstick and tube. To prevent coolant from entering engine, cover the dipstick tube opening in crankcase with a suitable plug.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Support the engine and remove the left engine mount.
Remove generator support strut.
Disconnect generator electrical connector.
Remove the transaxle dipstick tube bracket attaching bolt.
Remove the lower heater hose tube bracket bolt.
Remove the lower heater hose from thermostat housing.
Remove radiator lower hose from thermostat housing.
Remove thermostat housing bolts.
Remove thermostat and housing.
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Dec 14, 2010 at 12:06 PM
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