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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2004CROSSFIRE STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 4 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM & AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM)ENGINEENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTATREMOVAL
2004 Chrysler Crossfire Standard
Engine Coolant Thermostat: Removal
2004 Chrysler Crossfire StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the air cleaner housing. See 3.2L V6 article.
- Partially drain the cooling system. See DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
- Remove the thermostat housing retaining bolts and remove the thermostat and housing from the engine.
NOTE:
The thermostat housing and the thermostat are serviced as an assembly. The thermostat cannot be service separately.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.