Water Pump Inlet Tube

Fig 1: Water Pump Inlet Tube Fasteners

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - BOLTS

2 - HOSE - HEATER RETURN

3 - WATER PUMP INLET TUBE

The water pump inlet tube connects the water pump to the radiator and heater core. This tube is sealed by an O-ring and held in place by fasteners to the block.

CAUTION: Do not use any sharp tools to remove hoses from inlet tube. This may cause the tube to leak.

Drain cooling system. See Cooling - Standard Procedure .
Remove upper radiator closure panel and center brace. Refer to Body/Exterior/CROSSMEMBER, Radiator - Removal .
Remove lower radiator hose and heater return hose from the inlet tube (3).
Remove the inlet tube to block bolts.
Rotate tube while removing from the engine block.