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Pump, Water: Removal: 6.2L

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
  4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Electrical Connector, Heater Tube & Retaining Bolt
    GC0144611Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Remove the serpentine belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
  6. Remove bolt (1) and the heater tube (3) from the water pump.
  7. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor wire harness connector (2).
    Fig 2: Idler Pulley & Bolt
    GC0170066Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Remove the bolt (1) and the idler pulley (2).
    Fig 3: Belt Tensioner & Bolt
    GC0170458Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Remove the bolt (1) and the belt tensioner assembly.
    Fig 4: Water Pump Mounting Bolt & Thermostat Housing
    GC0170392Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Remove the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing (2) and position aside.
  11. Remove lower radiator hose from the water pump and position aside.
  12. Remove the upper stud bolt.
  13. Remove the water pump mounting bolts (1) and carefully remove pump.