2.7L Engine

Fig 1: Heater Supply Tube - Removal and Installation

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - OUTLET CONNECTOR

2 - SCREW (2)

3 - WATER HOUSING OUTLET WITH TUBE

4 - O-RING

WARNING: Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.

Drain cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Remove radiator (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR - REMOVAL) .
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.