Dodge Repair: dodge 2001 stratus, hood latch, radiator support


Question
how do i access the alternator and power steering belt so I can change them there is no room to work on it at all?

Answer
if u have a 2.7  u need to remove the radiator support bracket.
UPPER RADIATOR CLOSURE PANEL
REMOVAL
Open hood.
Mark bolt locations on the upper radiator closure panel.
Remove bolts attaching windshield washer bottle and speed control servo, if equipped Upper Radiator Closure Panel
Remove headlamp jackscrews both sides.
Remove fasteners attaching upper bumper fascia.
Remove bolts attaching the forward edge of upper radiator closure panel.
Remove bolts attaching upper radiator closure panel.
Disconnect hood latch cable from hood latch.
Remove upper radiator closure panel from vehicle.
For replacement of upper radiator closure panel, remove hood latch, and any other hardware.
INSTALLATION
Place in position the upper radiator closure panel.
Connect hood latch cable to hood latch.
Install bolts attaching upper radiator closure panel. Check bolt alignment marks.
Install bolts attaching the forward edge of upper radiator closure panel.
Install fasteners attaching upper bumper fascia.
Install headlamp jackscrews both sides.
Check hood latch operation