2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser CHANGING THEROSTAT

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RENEEGASCOIGNE
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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

NEED HELP ON DIRECTIONS ON CHANGING THEROSTAT...THANKS
Mar 27, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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REMOVAL:
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Drain cooling system below thermostat housing level.
Remove thermostat.
Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor.
Disconnect heater supply hose.

Turbocharger equipped vehicles:
Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Disconnect A/C suction line from A/C compressor.


Remove housing attaching bolts.
Remove housing and gasket.




INSTALLATION:
Clean all gasket sealing surfaces.
Install gasket and housing. Tighten bolts to 20 ft. lbs. (28 Nm).

Turbocharger equipped vehicles:
Connect A/C suction line to A/C compressor. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Charge the refrigerant system.

Connect heater supply hose.
Connect engine coolant temperature sensor.
Install thermostat.
Fill cooling system.
Connect negative battery cable.






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