QuestionQUESTION: need to replace my thermostat no leaking or anything just not regulating heat,
ANSWER: there is no such engine as a 4.0 in a stratus
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QUESTION: 4 cylinder , no bearing on question sorry, is it easy for me to change my own thermostat on my stratus it appears to be on top when cap is off, could you help with instructions thanks
AnswerTHERMOSTAT - 2.0L ENGINE
REMOVAL
Drain cooling system to the thermostat level or below.
Remove coolant recovery system (CRS) hose and thermostat/engine outlet connector bolts Thermostat/Engine Outlet Connector - 2.0L Engine
Remove thermostat assembly, and clean sealing surfaces.
INSTALLATION
Place the new thermostat assembly into the engine outlet connector. Align air bleed with notch on the cylinder head.
Install engine outlet connector onto cylinder head and tighten bolts to 12.5 N·m (110 in. lbs.) Connect the coolant recovery system (CRS) hose.
Fill cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Refilling
