Question98 Intrepid 2.7 -- Hi Kevin, you answered a question about replacing the water outlet housing for this engine, but I need step-by-step, start to finish instructions on how to do this job.
The dealer wants $139 for this part and another $165 to do the job. The local auto wrecker will sell me the part for $5 if I do the removal myself.
If I have to do the removal at the wreckers, then I figure I will know how to do the replacement. I just need to know the easiest way to do this job.
Thank you.
AnswerWATER OUTLET CONNECTOR - 2.7L
REMOVAL
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 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
