Charge Air Cooling Pump -V188-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 2.9L ENGINE: Removing

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-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING, 2.9L ENGINE .

-- Remove the front left wheel spoiler. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Install the lower bumper cover on the lock carrier. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

Fig 1: Charge Air Cooling Pump -V188- - Component Location, 2.9L Engine

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the retaining bracket.

-- Place the container of the :VAS5014 or :VAS6208 underneath.

-- Loosen the clamps -2- and remove the coolant hoses.