DODGE STRATUS COUPE 2004 2.G Owners Manual

2. Remove the light case mounting nuts. Disconnect the
connector.3. Slide the light unit outward to remove it. Remove each
bulb socket assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb from the socket by turning it counter-
clockwise while pressing it inward.
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A - Stop and tail light
B - Rear turn signal and tail
light
C - Rear side marker light
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High-mounted stop light
Remove the socket assembly and bulb together by turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling out.
License plate light
Remove the lens mounting screws, remove the socket
assembly and the bulb together by turning it counter-
clockwise. And remove the bulb by pulling out.
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Back up lights
1. Remove the light mounting screw and pull the entire
light bracket out.2. Push the connector (A) to disconnect and remove the
light bulb.
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3. Remove the entire socket and bulb assembly (B) by
turning it counterclockwise.4. When mounting the light unit, align the pin (C) on the
light unit with the hole in the body.
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Trunk light
Pull both clips away from the center as shown and
remove the light unit. Then remove the bulb by pulling
out.
Dome light
1. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the notch of the
light assembly and pry gently downward to remove it.
Type 1
NOTE
: Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to
avoid scratching the light assembly.
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Clips
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2. Remove the light bulb from the light holder.Reading lights
Insert a straight blade screwdriver into the notch of the
light assembly and pry gently to remove the lens.
Remove the light bulb from the light holder.
NOTE: Wrap a cloth around the tip of the straight blade
screwdriver in order to avoid scratching the lens.
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Rear personal light
Insert the tip of a flat blade screwdriver at the edge of the
lens, pry gently to remove the lens, and then remove the
bulb from the light holder.
NOTE: Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver in
order to avoid scratching the lens.
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MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
mView of engine compartment..............311
mService precautions.....................312
mEmission-control system maintenance.......313
mEmissions Testing......................314
mOnboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)........314
mReplacement Parts......................315
NFuel system (tank, filler tube, connections,
and fuel tank filler cap).................315
NFuel hoses...........................315
NAir cleaner filter......................316
NEvaporative emission control system
(except evaporative emission canister).......316
NSpark plugs..........................317
NIgnition cables........................317NDistributor cap and rotor................317
mGeneral maintenance....................318
NEngine oil and oil filter..................318
mEngine coolant.........................322
NTo check the coolant level................322
NTo add coolant........................322
mBrake fluid...........................323
mClutch fluid (manual transaxle)............324
NTo check the clutch fluid.................324
NTo replace the fluid....................324
mBattery..............................325
NDuring cold weather...................325
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NDisconnection and connection.............325
mAutomatic transaxle.....................327
NTo check the fluid level..................328
NProcedure for checking the fluid level.......328
mManual transaxle.......................329
mDisc brake pads, rear drum brake linings
and rear wheel cylinders.................329
mBrake hoses...........................329
mBall joint, steering linkage seal and drive
shaft boots...........................329
mSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)........329
mDoor hinges, rear hatch hinges, hood lock
release mechanism and safety catch
.........330
mExhaust system........................330
mWindshield wiper blades.................331
NWindshield washers....................331
mParking brake.........................332
mDrive belt (for generator, water pump, power
steering pump)
........................333
mTiming belt...........................334
mTi re s................................334
NTire inflation pressures..................334
NRadial ply tires.......................336
N
Tire pressure for sustained high-speed driving...336
NOversize tires........................336
NTire maintenance......................337
NCargo loads..........................337
NTread wear indicators...................337
NTire rotation.........................338
NTire chains...........................339
NSnow tires...........................339
mRegular Maintenance Schedule.............340
mSevere Maintenance Schedule..............349
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