How to Replace Thermostat with Housing Assembly 11-13 Chrysler 200

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The thermostat controls the flow of coolant in your vehicle’s engine. When a thermostat fails, it can lead to overheating, which will damage the engine. One sign of a faulty thermostat is a cool upper radiator hose when the engine is at full operating temperature. It’s important to replace the thermostat immediately if you suspect it is failing. This video shows you how to install a new TRQ thermostat with housing in your 2011-14 Chrysler 200.
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This repair was done on a 2013 Chrysler 200 Touring 2.4L Sedan 4-Door FWD and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2011 Chrysler 200
2012 Chrysler 200
2013 Chrysler 200
2014 Chrysler 200
Tools you will need:
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• 8mm Socket trq.video/oaD-...
• Coolant Funnel Set
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• Hose Clamp Pliers trq.video/of-1...
• Needle nose pliers trq.video/ot-1...
• Needle nose pliers trq.video/ot-1...
• Ratchet trq.video/obh-...
• Socket Extensions trq.video/oaU-...
• Torque Wrench trq.video/oau-...
• Drill
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Cloth Rags trq.video/oy-1...
• Soapy Water
• Drain Pan
• Pick trq.video/oC-1...
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper
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[@woodelNavy]

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[@Databyter]

Fantastic. Thanks so much. This is what I need to do to my daughters car. We took it to a shop, and an expensive labor to replace just 1 thermostat, but not the housing or the other thermostat in the housing. She continues to have off and on problems with her thermostat opening up, so I'm going to replace this entire housing, including both thermostats, and save money doing it myself. It's a bit more complex than I would have guessed compared to thermostat issues on most cars, but it's not HARD. Just quite a few steps, each one, very doable. Fortunately we already have the bumper off for other reasons so that will save several steps. Great instructional video. Databyter

[@TheRaulr151]

Fantastic video. As a side note....this has to be the worst car to ever work on!

[@gabrielcarrasco602]

Major question.. I have 2011 chrysler 200 2.4.. do I have to disconnect negative from battery or can I simply remove the negative ground from top.

[@spookmypants]

Very helpful video. I'm going to attempt it this upcoming week. My one question is this: rather than disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery, would it be enough to disconnect it from the remote cable under the hood?

[@djsi38t]

Yes it would.also you really need not disconnect the battery at all.just done here as a precaution.

[@Databyter]

I learned cars by reading car specific Chiltons Manuals in the 70's and 80's. No matter WHAT you were doing, the first steps were always; "Jack up Car", "Disconnect Battery".. It must be a liability thing. Of course it only takes a few moments on most cars, so if you are going to be disconnecting sensors and harnesses, it doesn't hurt, but honestly most of those are dead on a dead ignition key, and even if they weren't it probably wouldn't hurt anything. Databyter

[@reedleyautomotive3249]

Hello my friend awesome video but have a quick question. After I put vehicle back together while I was adding coolant noticed it leaking right away while I was adding the coolant near the housing I just replaced. Any tips? Coolant was leaking immediately while adding. Do I take it apart again? Please help 😅

[@LKS-M9323]

You said most of the art burped out but I know some car require a bleeder valve to be slightly opened in order to do that. Does this car not have 1? I've been looking and can't find the exact location I there is 1 or do you simply use the method showed

[@bnzrko]

Dam, I’m going to my mechanics Meineke shop this week to get that repaired for $500. 2 years ago I paid over $700. Certain things I do myself for my car but that right there just bc it deals with antifreeze and it’s freezing out here now I’ve chosen to fall back on doing it myself. But dude, this video made me certain and confident I can do this myself for sure, just not in this 30 degrees weather. Thank you man, that was detailed and the video helped. 💪💪👍👍 keep it up. New sub here.

[@BelleRiverHeating]

Excellent video, professional, proper tools, just perfect.

[@thinkUready]

My coolant is leaking/spraying from the part you called a "connector" at 4:52. What part is that? What could cause the coolant to come out from that part?

[@dijit-alkhem-ist4279]

This was very helpful for a side job I have going on. Best one I found for this car. Thanks!

[@ryanjohnson4240]

This was very helpful videos, this was my first time fixing something on a car. Thank you

[@The_Artist_Rou]

Does the pipe with the larger o ring need gasket sealant ? When I removed my old one I noticed they used it previously..

[@rolandorodriguez6625]

Changing the thermostat can help the air heater work?

[@SportzCentral]

Its okay to mix green coolany with original different colored coolant ? Thx

[@danfraser5626]

Hopefully you see this post! I was wondering why you replaced the entire housing? My daughters 200 has error code P0128, I’m not able to do the repair myself as I’m 2000kms away. The shop doing the job said the thermostat was stuck closed and he must replace the complete housing as it doesn’t have just a thermostat cover. Everything I can see shows the ability to just replace the thermostat cover and not complete housing. Even with the thermostat on the engine between engine and housing, shouldn’t you be able to just replace the thermostat and not replace the housing? He also charged her $380 for the housing itself. 4 hours labour too.

[@25stakes25]

he charger her too much. the part is 50. taking the 3bolts off should be 30 mins.jeez

[@malakaijohnson4673]

Could you to a video on how to replace the heater core on a v6 200? My heat doesn’t work anymore and it’s my last option.

[@ehsas8676]

Good job. I have problem leakig from thermostate seal so, I need advise to fix this do think to chang the hole hosing or only bring new thermostat with seal, O ring and adapter seal. The hosing looks good my car already run 293km

[@djsi38t]

U can do just the thermostat but these housings are known to fail and replacing them while you are at it is not a bad idea.get a good one though some aftermarket parts suck....gates makes the good one.

[@ernestosmobiledetailing6460]

I changed out my thermostat housingg assembly and only top hose gets hot bottom hose stays cold any advice?

[@DistortedIlluminatis]

Great video and very clear instructions

[@coastalorphan]

How do you bleed the air out if you don't have the funnel and special cap?

[@albertgallegos9938]

There are two thermostats to replace here, although this video only shows 1 (the small one).

[@djsi38t]

Because the other thermostat which he briefly pointed to comes new and installed in the housing assembly already.

[@trilbeatz4370]

Hey don't know if I missed it or not but did you drain all the coolant?

[@djsi38t]

No he did not.

[@sandrazembas290]

I NEEDED THIS VIDEO..going to try to do this myself tomorrow!!! Mine is leaking from the seal that goes into the head😫!!

[@OG_COMPTON]

Doing it tomorrow, thank you. Very good video!!!+

[@fsanchez6160]

2nd time watching this video and the thoroughness between your explanation and the video as well makes doing this easy to understand. 👍👍. The only thing I didn't see was the piece you loosened up for the radiator to drain, that gets tightened back I assume? I saw the cover get put back on but not the drain plug.

[@djsi38t]

The radiator was not drained and does not need to be for this job.

[@CarlPapa88]

@@djsi38t What was he draining off when he loosened up the petcock early in the video?

[@adofilth]

Dude you making it piece of cake If I attempt to do it it will be a nightmare for me😂

[@veramoore8114]

Hi I’m Vera and I’m having the over heating of my vehicle after I just got the hose changed out it had broken now it is still running hot, what or how do u know what to do or check next? I have the Chrysler 200,2013

[@veramoore8114]

I do see antifreeze laying in the lower end of house, or engine block.

[@ezrahuerta4574]

Check your seals

[@djsi38t]

Make sure all the air is out of the system.

[@iamphonk]

do i have to disconnect the battery to do this

[@AdrianaHernandez-ww4hb]

you didnt put the thermostat that was on the cilinder head???i just saw that you installed the one inside the housing but not the one on the cilinder head.

[@jimmycashhhh]

Yeah wtf.

[@colingoede5705]

Was also wondering about the inner housing thermostat

[@korndawggy1801]

The one on the head is the one he put back onto the plastic housing. He also replaced the whole plastic housing because there is the other one is built into it.

[@primmentertainment6013]

I wonder how important working those bolts are I feel like as long as I get them good and snug it should be fine it shouldn't affect nothing if they're not torqued exactly correct

[@djsi38t]

U are correct...torque wrench not necessary.you can tighten them snug...not to much and it will be fine.

[@Zach-lz1zh]

anybody have tips on how to remove the back hoses without a pick? I’m stuck here.

[@allenrodriguez1346]

Wich hose goes on the top of bottom that wasn't mentioned for the back of the thermostat housing

[@25stakes25]

topand bottom heater house.they are marked top and bottom.

[@richardsimonson5164]

Great video

[@xavierburnsATX94]

Which thermostat is which? I know there is two in this car.

[@joseirizarry8256]

Excellent video thanks , take care.

[@JesusLopez-xm8uj]

Excellent

[@jimmycashhhh]

One thermostat is housed within the plastic housing assembly. The other is the one seen that is part embedded in the cylinder head.

[@gentrytnboyz]

thanks

[@theskipchannel6603]

Hmmm.... My 2013 Chrysler 200 3.6 looks nothing like this.

[@nic.cheramie5812]

If y'all struggling with this just take y'all car to a mechanic, simple stuff people

[@gabrielcarrasco602]

2:20 3:22

[@tinamuro7936]

All this work for a 5 sensor

[@uptownsamcv]

never reuse those factory hose clamps, they get weak over time.. they just use them for quick assembly when the car is being built..

[@djsi38t]

Wrong...reusing them is fine just reinstall in the original position.those original spring clamps are better than using new worm gear clamps.original clamps can adjust with temp changes....worm gear hose clamps do not do this and can be problematic after the fact.

[@Yamsek]

What is all this insanity I’m watching? This doesn't represent my 2013 200 thats for sure. I actually have a ‘14 now but there the same…. I think I can do from up top by only removing 2 bokts.

[@BIX-18827DCM]

Needless to say i will never buy a chrysler again... the car was made upside down

[@monicaclavijo7112]

1

[@CarlPapa88]

2

[@Jvgamez220]

I give up! This car is ridiculously unnecessary…. All this for the thermostat 😅

[@dannypalmer7701]

Speaking to softly.Cant hear you.

[@dannypalmer7701]

you dont talk loud enough.Your voice is low

[@dannypalmer7701]

mumbles

[@dannypalmer7701]

Is there two thermostats? If so why dont you clearly show and explain.Your not showing the second one or explaining where it goes.Nor do you show the bolt holes or the under side ect.

[@organicintelligence6431]

Worst cars ever made!

[@Peteiiis]

Is it possible to accidentally install the thermostat in the wrong (opposite) direction on an avenger? Or it just fits one way ? Thanks

[@djsi38t]

No it only goes one way.

[@richsmith9063]

Excellent video ! Thanks.