Pump, Water: Removal: 3.0L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover (1).
- Drain the coolant into a clean container. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the pressurized coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the electric vacuum pump Refer to PUMP, ELECTRIC VACUUM, REMOVAL .
- Remove the A/C suction line that is routed in front of water pump to the A/C compressor. Refer to LINE, A/C SUCTION, REMOVAL .
- Remove the A/C discharge line that is routed in front of water pump to the A/C compressor. Refer to LINE, A/C DISCHARGE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the temperature sensor. Refer to SENSOR, COOLANT TEMPERATURE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the thermostat assembly (1). Refer to THERMOSTAT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the coolant recovery bottle purge hose from purge tube (2).
- Remove the lower radiator hose at water pump (3) and position aside.
- Remove serpentine belt tensioner assembly. Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, REMOVAL .
- Remove bolts (2, 3) and the belt tensioner mounting bracket (1).
CAUTION:
The fuel lines are a one time torque. If the fuel lines are removed. They would require replacing.
- Remove the fuel supply line (2). Refer to TUBE(S), FUEL, REMOVAL .
- Remove bolts (1) and the coolant tube (2).
- Remove bolts (1) and water pump assembly (2).
- Remove bolts (5) and the coolant inlet tube (5).
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal (3) from the coolant inlet tube (5).
- Remove and discard O-ring seal (1) from the engine coolant tube (2).