how to replace a thermostat on a 2004 chrysler concorde LX 2.7 engine
Jan 12, 2011 at 6:08 PM
thermostat
2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
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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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Jan 12, 2011 at 7:02 PM
hey on your termostat theres that screw hole i have water/coolant gushing out from there why?
Jan 12, 2011 at 7:58 PM
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