HOUSING, Coolant Outlet: Removal: 2.7L

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Water Outlet Housing With Tube

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1 - OUTLET CONNECTOR

2 - SCREW (2)

3 - WATER HOUSING OUTLET WITH TUBE

4 - O-RING

Drain cooling system. See Cooling - Standard Procedure .
Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
Remove radiator upper hose at tube (3).
Remove heater hose from heater tube at rear of engine.
Disconnect heater tube from retaining clip at rear of engine.
Disconnect electrical connector from coolant temperature sensor.
Remove screws (2) attaching Water housing outlet tube (3) to outlet connector (1).
Disengage Water housing outlet tube (3) from outlet connector (1).
To remove heater tube, move forward until the tube (3) clears cylinder heads.