I just need to know if when changing the oil pan , does the motor need removed.
Apr 7, 2015 at 9:47 AM
2004 Dodge Stratus Oil pan
2004 DODGE STRATUS
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The info I looked at was for 2.7L es stratus, not coupe
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove engine oil dipstick and tube. Safely raise and support the vehicle. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. Remove structural collar. Remove exhaust cross-under pipe. Remove torque converter housing cover. Remove lower bolt attaching the ac compressor to oil pan. Remove oil pan attaching fasteners. Remove oil pan and gasket. No you don't have to remove engine.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove engine oil dipstick and tube. Safely raise and support the vehicle. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. Remove structural collar. Remove exhaust cross-under pipe. Remove torque converter housing cover. Remove lower bolt attaching the ac compressor to oil pan. Remove oil pan attaching fasteners. Remove oil pan and gasket. No you don't have to remove engine.
Apr 7, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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Thanks
Apr 7, 2015 at 11:06 AM
Hope you get it going your way.
Apr 7, 2015 at 2:40 PM