Tube, Water Inlet, Gas Engine: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Water Pump Inlet Tube - Gas Engine

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1 - NUTS

2 - WATER PUMP INLET TUBE

3 - WATER PUMP HOUSING

The water pump inlet tube (2) connects the water pump to the coolant adapter. This tube is sealed by an O-ring and held in place by fasteners to the water pump housing.

Drain cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the coolant adapter and secondary thermostat. Refer to THERMOSTAT, REMOVAL .
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove inlet tube mounting nuts (1).
Remove inlet tube (2).