How do I change the thermostat on my Dodge Stratus?

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Well you need to start by draining down your coolant. Then locate the thermostat housing. Remove the thermostat housing and install the new thermostat. Reinstall the housing with a new gasket if needed. Then fill and bleed the coolant.

Answer by  mijmuj (10)

first of all you need to remove the thermostat housing, then remove the bolt that is holding a bracket. after that remove the three bolts that hold the housing to the engine block and gently pry the housing away. now you can pull out the thermostat, noting that the spring end goes into the engine. that's all!

Answer by  Doug77 (1433)

Locate the thermostat by following the upper radiator hose to the thermostat. Remove the two to three bolts holding the housing to the cylinder head and remove.

Answer by  timbucktoo (350)

Drain the coolant, remove the coolant recovery system hose and the thermostat's connection bolts, remove the thermostat assembly, and clean the area. Replace assembly and put back together again.

Answer by  Grag (452)

Get the hayes repair guide for your vehicle at a parts stor or online. The book is around 20 dollars and goes into detail how to repair everything on the vehicle. It even tells you what tools to use and has great pictures

Answer by  worker4321 (104)

First of all you have to remove the old thermostat,and then replace the new one carefully,fix it there and this should do the trick