Pump, Water: Removal: 6.4L

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Fig 1: Intake Manifold Removal/Installation Sequence

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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove the intake assembly. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL, 6.4L .

Fig 2: Upper Radiator Hose
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Remove the mechanical cooling fan assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, ELECTRIC, REMOVAL and/or FAN, COOLING, VISCOUS, REMOVAL .
Drain coolant into a clean container. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the upper radiator hose (4) from the thermostat housing (1) and position aside.
If equipped, remove the secondary generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Lower Radiator Hose
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Separate the hose (3) from the lower bypass tube.
Remove lower radiator hose (2) from the water pump and position aside.

Fig 4: Bolt, EGR Cooler Hose & Bypass Tube
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Remove the EGR cooler hose (2) at the bypass tube (3).
Remove the bolt (1) for the upper bypass tube from the timing cover.

Fig 5: Supply Line Bracket Nut, Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector & Supply Line
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Remove the supply line (3).
Disconnect the temperature sensor electrical connector (2).
Remove the supply line bracket nut (1).

Fig 6: Water Pump Removal & Installation Sequence
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Remove belt tensioner assembly (1) to gain access to the water pump bolt (14). Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, REMOVAL .
Remove water pump mounting bolts and remove pump from the timing cover.