Chrysler Repair: 2003 dodge intrepid, coolant temperature sensor, upper intake manifold

Question
How do you remove the heater supply tube (water outlet housing)from a 2003 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine

Answer
Hi Kelly,
You have to remove the upper intake manifold to get to the water outlet connector. There are 8 further steps that are involved:
Drain cooling system. Refer to procedure in this section.
Remove upper radiator crossmember. Refer to Body for procedure.
Remove upper intake manifold. Refer to Exhaust System and Intake Manifold for procedure.
Disconnect upper radiator hose at outlet connector.
Disconnect the heater hose quick-connect tee from the heater tube at rear of engine.
Disconnect heater tube retaining clip at rear of engine.
Disconnect electrical connector from coolant temperature sensor.
Remove bolts attaching water outlet connector Water Outlet Connector - Removal and Installation To remove outlet connector, move forward until heater tube clears cylinder heads.
INSTALLATION
Clean sealing surfaces. Inspect gasket for tears and cuts. Replace as necessary
Position outlet connector by inserting tube in-between cylinder heads Water Outlet Connector - Removal and Installation
Install attaching bolts and tighten to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) Water Outlet Connector - Removal and Installation
Connect retaining clip and heater hose quick-connect tee to the heater tube at rear of engine.
Connect electrical connector to coolant temperature sensor.
Connect upper radiator hose to water outlet connector.
Install upper intake manifold and upper radiator support.
Fill cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Filling in this section

Let me know if you need the 10 or so steps to remove the upper manifold.

Roland