Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L (2001)
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
Left Side Cover
CYLINDER HEAD COVER LEFT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove upper intake manifold.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition coils and capacitor. Reposition electrical harness.
4. Remove ground strap from cylinder head cover stud.
5. Disconnect electrical harness retaining clips from cylinder head cover studs. Reposition electrical harness.
6. Remove fastener attaching ignition coil capacitor.
7. Loosen all cylinder head cover attaching bolts (Fig. 29).
NOTE: Cylinder head cover attaching bolts are captured to the cover.
8. Remove cylinder head cover.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing surfaces. Inspect and replace gaskets as necessary (Fig. 30).
2. Install cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners. Verify that all double-ended studs are in the correct locations as shown in (Fig. 29).
3. Tighten cylinder head cover attaching bolts and double-ended studs to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
