PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN 8 (2005)
Cylinder Head Bolts: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Cylinder Head Bolt Re-Torque Procedure
NUMBER: 09-001-05 REV. A
GROUP: Engine
DATE: December 10, 2005
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 09-001-05, DATED MARCH 25, 2005 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES A BUILD DATE.
SUBJECT:
Cylinder Head Bolt Re-torque Procedure
MODELS:
2004 - 2005
(JR)
Sebring Convertible/Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
2004 - 2005
(KJ)
Liberty/Cherokee
2004 - 2005
(TJ)
Wrangler
2004 - 2005
(PT)
PT Cruiser
2004 - 2005
(RG)
Chrysler Voyager
2004 - 2005
(RS)
Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (sales code ED1, ED2 or EDZ) **built between February 1, 2004 and April 5, 2005
(MDH0405XX)**.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Whenever re-torquing the cylinder head bolt(s), be sure to follow the torque sequence as outlined below:
NOTE:
If there are no external sign of damage to any parts, attempt the procedure below before replacing a cylinder head, cylinder head bolts or cylinder
head gasket.
1.
Allow engine to reach room temperature.
2.
Remove radiator cap.
3.
Following the appropriate procedures outlined in TechCONNECT remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to 9 - Engine/Cylinder Head/Cylinder
Head Cover - Removal