You're going to lose some coolant, so have a bucket or other container, and some fresh coolant, ready. Follow the upper radiator hose to the point where it's connected to the engine. The hose is clamped to a metal housing (water inlet) which is bolted to the engine. Remove the bolts (not the hose) and lift the housing to expose the thermostat (may require a little prying with a screwdriver or similar tool). Note how the old thermostat is fitted (which end is up), lift it out of the engine, and then remove all traces of gasket from the housing and the engine. Install the new thermostat and gasket, replace the bolts, add coolant as necessary, and you're done.
How to change thermostat 04 sebring 2.7
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The thermostat is located on the left side (standing from the back of the engine) under the Alternator.
First step is to remove the neg bat cable. Try to use a mem-saver as it will save you alot of headache trying to reteach the PCM
Remove the Alternator, be careful not to break the electrical connectors. You should be able to see the thermostat housing (looks like half a ball with 2 hoses coming out of it)
Drain the coolant, and remove the housing..there are 3 bolts. Note the position of the old thermostat before removal. Install the new thermostat in exactly the same position, with the spring-end facing the engine. Clean any debris and residue from the inside of the housing cover.
Put the new gasket on the thermostat and install.
After everything is back as it was, re-fill the radiator start the engine and turn your heater on full. Watch for leaks.
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