If it is the 3.0 liter the nut for the tensioner is toward the firewall side of the engine tucked tightly under the exhaust manifold, very hard to get too.
If its the 3.3 liter you would have already seen it, both have only one nut holding the tensioner on. This one is easier.
your on the right track. it can't be done with out a spring compressor. but do you purchase a GOOD
SAFE compressor for a few uses ?. better to unbolt the three top 13 mm retainer nuts ,than unbolt the two 21 mm lower steering knuckle bolts along with the 15mm stabilizer nuts, and take the strut to a local garage and pay a couple of bucks and have someone pressthe spring on thier compressor for you . its safer. also index the lower 21 mm knuckle bolts for reassemble. its your wheel alingment camber angles.
good luck chris
It is on the firewall under the hood. It has 3 to 4 bolts holding on. Be careful when taking it out to see how the new one lines back up. Hope it helps.
Disable the air bag system by disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Have the system discharged by a qualified professional mechanic using an approved recovery/recycling machine.
Drain the cooling system.
Remove the steering column cover and left and right side under panel silencers.
Remove the center bezel by unclipping it from the instrument panel.
Remove the accessory switch carrier and the heater/air conditioning control head.
Remove storage bin and lower right instrument panel.
Disconnect the blower motor lead under the right side of the instrument panel.
Remove the right side 40-way connector wiring bracket.
Remove the lower right reinforcement, body computer bracket and mid-to-lower reinforcement as an assembly.
Disconnect the vacuum lines at the brake booster and water valve.
Clamp off the heater hoses near the heater core and remove the
hoses from the core tubes. Plug the hose ends and the core tubes to
prevent spillage of coolant.
If equipped with air conditioning, remove the H-valve and condensation tube.
Disconnect the temperature control cable and vacuum harness at the connection at the top of the unit.
Remove the retaining nuts from the package mounting studs at the
firewall. Disconnect the hanger strap from the package and rotate it
aside.
To install:
Remove the temperature control door from the unit and clean the
unit out with solvent. Lubricate the lower pivot rod and its well and
install. Wrap the heater core and/or evaporator with foam tape and
place in position. Secure with the screws.
Assemble the unit, making sure all vacuum tubes are properly routed.
Install the assembly to the vehicle and connect the vacuum
harness. Install the nuts to the firewall and install the condensation
tube. Fold the carpeting back into position.
Connect the hanger strap from the package and rotate it aside.
Install the 2 brackets supporting the lower edge of the heater housing.
Connect the blower motor wiring, resistor wiring and the temperature
control cable.
Install the retaining screws from the right side to the steering
column. Install the instrument panel trim covering and reinforcement.
Assemble the unit, making sure all vacuum tubes are properly routed.
Install the assembly to the vehicle and connect the vacuum
harness. Install the nuts to the firewall and install the condensation
tube. Fold the carpeting back into position.
Connect the hanger strap from the package and rotate it aside. Connect the blower motor wiring and temperature control cable.
Install the lower right reinforcement, body computer bracket and mid-to-lower reinforcement as an assembly.
Install the right side 40-way connector wiring bracket.
Install the lower right instrument panel and storage bin.
Install the heater/air conditioning control head and accessory switch carrier.
Install the center bezel to the instrument panel.
Install the under panel silencers and steering column cover.
Install the vacuum lines at the brake booster and water valve.
Connect the heater hoses to the core tubes.
Using new gaskets, install the H-valve and connect the refrigerant lines. Install the condensation tube.
Have the system evacuated and recharged by a qualified
professional mechanic, utilizing the proper equipment. Add 2 fl. oz.
(59 ml) of refrigerant oil during the recharge. Fill the cooling system.
Perform the Air Bag System Check procedures outlined in this section before connecting the negative battery cable.
Connect the negative battery cable and check the entire climate control system for proper operation and leaks.
Raise tailgate. Pry under head of fastner with flat bladed small screw driver. Otherside hook shaped, In rubber grommet. Roll away from fastner side.Disengage red lock tab then press release tab.
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I had the same problem that the brake light / turn signal on the right side didn't work (in the 2006 Dodge Caravan it's the same bulb). After a long search I found the problem: There was corrosion on the contact of the bulb assembly. After scraping off the corrosion everything works now.
If you are referring to the Third Brake Light mounted at the top of the rear hatch, then there should be 2 screws on either side of the lense. Remove those two screws and pull the lense off. You can now twist the bulb socket counter-clockwise and remove it from the lense.
If you are Replacing the REAR BULB Look Along the RUBBER SEALFOR 2 SCREWS and REmove them this will Free the INTIRE TAIL LIGHT and Give you Access to the Bulbs.it is self Explanitory After this. If it is THE FRONT BULB Open hood and Look at the top of Headlight Lense Just Behind it but On TOP and REMOVE the 1 10mm Bolt to Free the Intire HEADLIGHT and you will See the Turn Sygnal BULB on the OUTSIDE END of the HEADLIGHT LENSE and It TOO Is self EXPLANITORY.
open the rear hatch,there are two screws holding each taillight assembly in,remove the two screws for the side you want off,pull out on side of lens assembly where the screws were,un hook the outer side when you swing it out,
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