Should the starter be connected to the cooling system?

Here's the generic starter replacement directions.
Engine should be cool, parked on level surface. Remove negative cable from battery. Remove electrical connections at starter (Sometimes starter may need to be partially removed to access all electrical connections.) Remove any brackets, parts, or accessories that obstruct access to the starter motor mounting bolts. Remove mounting bolts and remove starter. Clean the mounting surface, and install new starter and tighten the mount bolts evenly. Replace wires on starter. Connect battery.
Good luck.

Please check to be sure that connections at your battery are tight and clean. Try to turn them by hand. if you can, they're not tight enough. If this is not the case, I would suspect a faulty starter. When it will not turn over, do your headlamps, and the rest of the electrical accessiries work? If so, try tapping the starter with a hammer, LIGHTLY. This will usually make it work a few more times. Good luck!

This is for the 2.7L:

2.7L Engine

1. Disconnect negative cable.
   
   CAUTION

   Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
   
   

2. Drain cooling system.
   
3. Remove radiator lower hose from thermostat housing.
   
4. Remove nuts from heater tube flange studs.
   
5. Loosen starter bolt at heater tube bracket.
   
6. Pull heater tube out of thermostat housing and position out of the way.
   
7. Remove bolt and two studs.
   
8. Remove thermostat housing, O-ring and thermostat.
   
9. Remove thermostat housing bolts.
   

To install:

1. Clean gasket sealing surfaces.
   
   NOTE

   Install thermostat with the bleed valve located at the 12 o'clock position, between tabs on seal.
   
   

2. Install thermostat and seal into thermostat housing .
   
3. If removed, install two studs.
   
4. Install thermostat, thermostat housing and O-ring and bolt. Tighten attaching bolts to 105 inch lbs.(12 Nm).
   
5. Lubricate new heater return tube O-ring with coolant.
   
6. Position heater return tube flange over two studs. Install nuts.
   
7. Tighten retaining nuts to 53 inch lbs.(6 Nm).
   
8. Tighten starter bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54.3 Nm).
   
9. Connect the lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing. Install hose clamps.
   
10. Refill cooling system.
    
11. Inspect for leaks.
    
12. Connect negative cable.
    

This is for the 3.2L and the 3.5L:

3.2L & 3.5L Engines

1. Disconnect negative cable.
   
   CAUTION

   Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
   
   

2. Drain cooling system.
   
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
   
4. Disconnect electrical connectors from engine oil and power steering pressure switches.
   
5. Disconnect radiator and heater hoses from thermostat housing.
   
6. Remove thermostat housing bolts.
   
7. Remove housing, thermostat, and gasket.
   
   NOTE

   The OEM thermostat is staked in place at the factory. To ensure proper seating of replacement thermostat, carefully remove the bulged metal from the thermostat housing using a suitable hand held grinder. It is not necessary to restake the replacement thermostat into the thermostat housing.
   
   

To install:

1. Position gasket on thermostat and housing.
   
2. Install thermostat housing, gasket and mounting bolts onto block. Tighten attaching bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
   
3. Install radiator hose.
   
4. Install bypass hose.
   
5. Connect electrical connectors from engine oil and power steering pressure switches.
   
6. Connect negative cable.
   
7. Fill cooling system.
   
8. Inspect for leaks.
   
9. Lower vehicle on hoist.
   

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 4A-F, 4A-FE and 7A-FE Engines

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly (with hose).
3. Disconnect all the wiring from the starter terminals.
4. Remove the starter mounting bolts. Remove the starter. To install:
   
5. Attach the connector to the terminal on the solenoid switch. Connect the cable from the battery to the starter and secure with the nut.
6. Place the starter in the flywheel bellhousing, tighten the mounting bolts to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm).
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Check the starter for proper operation.

4A-GE Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the both engine under covers.
2. Remove the front exhaust pipe.
3. Remove the electric cooling fan.
4. Disconnect all the wiring from the starter terminals.
5. Remove the starter mounting bolts. Remove the starter. To install:
   
6. Attach the connector to the terminal on the starter solenoid. Connect the cable from the battery to the terminal on the switch and secure with the nut to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm)..
7. Install the electric cooling fan.
8. Install the front exhaust pipe.
9. Install the left and right engine under covers.
10. Connec the negative battery cable.
11. Check that the starter works properly.

Starter Motor REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 3.4L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Starter electrical connectors
   • Starter
   To install:
   
3. Install or connect the following:
   • Starter. Tighten the fasteners to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm).
   • Electrical connections
   • Negative battery cable Fig. 1: Exploded view of a common starter - 3.4L engine
     

4.7L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Engine appearance cover
   • Air intake tube
   • Intake manifold
   • Starter motor mounting bolts
   • Starter wiring connectors
   • Starter motor
   To install:
   
5. Install or connect the following:
   • Starter motor
   • Starter wiring connectors. Tighten the cable nut to 86 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
   • Starter motor mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm).
   • Intake manifold
   • Air intake tube
   • Engine appearance cover
   • Negative battery cable
6. Fill the cooling system.
7. Start the engine and check for leaks.

300M, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, 1998-2004
THERMOSTAT - Removal & Installation

2.7L Engine

1. Disconnect negative cable.
   CAUTION Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
   
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove radiator lower hose from thermostat housing.
4. Remove nuts from heater tube flange studs.
5. Loosen starter bolt at heater tube bracket.
6. Pull heater tube out of thermostat housing and position out of the way.
7. Remove bolt and two studs.
8. Remove thermostat housing, O-ring and thermostat.
9. Remove thermostat housing bolts.
   

To install:

1. Clean gasket sealing surfaces.
   NOTE Install thermostat with the bleed valve located at the 12 o'clock position, between tabs on seal.
   
2. Install thermostat and seal into thermostat housing .
3. If removed, install two studs.
4. Install thermostat, thermostat housing and O-ring and bolt. Tighten attaching bolts to 105 inch lbs.(12 Nm).
5. Lubricate new heater return tube O-ring with coolant.
6. Position heater return tube flange over two studs. Install nuts.
7. Tighten retaining nuts to 53 inch lbs.(6 Nm).
8. Tighten starter bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54.3 Nm).
9. Connect the lower radiator hose to the thermostat housing. Install hose clamps.
10. Refill cooling system.
11. Inspect for leaks.
12. Connect negative cable.

3.2L & 3.5L Engines

1. Disconnect negative cable.
   CAUTION Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
   
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Disconnect electrical connectors from engine oil and power steering pressure switches.
5. Disconnect radiator and heater hoses from thermostat housing.
6. Remove thermostat housing bolts.
7. Remove housing, thermostat, and gasket.
   NOTE The OEM thermostat is staked in place at the factory. To ensure proper seating of replacement thermostat, carefully remove the bulged metal from the thermostat housing using a suitable hand held grinder. It is not necessary to restake the replacement thermostat into the thermostat housing.

To install:

1. Position gasket on thermostat and housing.
2. Install thermostat housing, gasket and mounting bolts onto block. Tighten attaching bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
3. Install radiator hose.
4. Install bypass hose.
5. Connect electrical connectors from engine oil and power steering pressure switches.
6. Connect negative cable.
7. Fill cooling system.
8. Inspect for leaks.
9. Lower vehicle on hoist.

Hope this help (remember comment and rated this).

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
2. Battery and tray. On models equipped with an air bag, work must NOT be started until at least 90 seconds have passed from the time that both the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery.
   

• Coolant reservoir
  
• Reservoir hose from the radiator
  
• Right side under cover
  
• Wiring clamp
  
• Wiring from the starter
  
• Starter
  

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   • Starter
     
   • Starter wiring and nut
     
   • Starter connector and wire clamp
     
   • Right side engine cover
     
   • Radiator reservoir and hose
     
   • Battery and tray
     
2. Check the cooling system and top off if necessary
   

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1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Engine appearance cover
   • Air intake tube
   • Intake manifold
   • Starter motor mounting bolts
   • Starter wiring connectors
   • Starter motor

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Starter motor
   • Starter wiring connectors. Tighten the cable nut to 86 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
   • Starter motor mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm).
   • Intake manifold
   • Air intake tube
   • Engine appearance cover
   • Negative battery cable
2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

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this is for a 2.0L Engine

• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Remove the fresh air duct and resonance chamber.
• Label and remove the electrical connectors and remove the air cleaner assembly.
• Remove the intake manifold bracket.
• Label and disconnect the wiring at the starter.
• Remove the starter bolts and remove the starter

for a 2.5L engine

1. disconnect the neg. battery cable.
2. Remove the fresh air duct. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. If equiped with automatic transaxel, proceed as follows:

• relieve the fuel system pressure. drain the cooling system.
• disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body. label and disconnect the electrical connections, vaccum hoses and coolant hoses from the throttle body.
• remove the throttle body.
• disconnect and plug the fuel supply and lines.
• disconnect the transaxel selector cable from the transaxle and remove the cable bracket.
• remove the starter bracket.

4.label and disconnect the wiring at the starter.
5. remove the starter mounting bolts and remove the starter.


Instalation for both are the reverse of the removal.

If it's the 3.1 or the newer 3100 the starter should just be a couple 13 and 15mm bolts. Plus the nut for the cable. Hope this helps.