The Dodge Neon is a delightful child's play and basic motorcar. Let the hose drain into the pan to avoid spilling any leftover coolant on the ground.4. Use the pliers to remove the hose clamp from the upper radiator hose (where it connects to the thermostat).
Instructions
1. Let the Neon's engine chill down for approximately 30 minutes, and then unhook the adverse (ebon) battery cable.
2. Position a filter pan or container underneath the passenger side of the radiator. Look underneath to jewel the radiator drain plug. Remove the drain plug to let the engine coolant drain into the pan. This process will take 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Unhook the coolant reservoir hose from the thermostat housing (passenger side of engine bay). Repairing the Neon is lovely manageable, very, all the more for the amateur residence mechanic. Although many engine components are demanding to arrive due to the slender dimensions of room in the engine bay, the thermostat is hold water up front, on the passenger's side of the engine bay. Replacing it takes approximately an lifetime and a half, whether you spring from the procedure and bear the correctly tools. Although the Neon received a redesign in 2000, these steps are relevant to all models produced between 1994 and 2005 (the remain year) with the 2.0L engine.
Pull the hose away from the housing. Let the hose drain into the pan.
5. Spray the two thermostat housing mounting bolts with a solvent, such as Liquid Wrench or PB Busters. Let the solvent sit for about 15 minutes before removing the bolts.
6. Remove the two bolts. You'll need a socket extension to reach the bottom bolt. Once the bolts are removed, pull the housing off.
7. Pull out the thermostat, and then pull off the thermostat o-ring. The o-ring may be damaged and hard to remove. Carefully scrape it off with a flat-head screwdriver.
8. Wipe down the mounting surface with a dry shop towel. Make sure the mount is clean before installing the new thermostat and o-ring.
9. Insert the new o-ring, and then attach the new thermostat. Pay attention to the position of the thermostat. The small valve should be facing up. Attach the thermostat housing and tighten the bolts to 9.2 foot-lbs. of torque.
10. Reattach the radiator hose and tighten the clamp. Attach the coolant reservoir hose. Replace the radiator drain plug and refill the cooling system.
11. Reconnect the negative battery cable and start the engine. Inspect the hoses and look underneath the car for leaks.
