2.7L Engine

Drain cooling system ((Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) ).
Remove upper intake manifold. (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) - 2.0L, (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) - 2.4L or (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) - 2.7L .
Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor connector.
Disconnect hoses at coolant outlet connector. Use Hose Clamp Pliers 8495 to remove clamps. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Hose Clamp Pliers 8495
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Remove bolts attaching coolant outlet connector. See Fig 2.
Remove coolant outlet connector.

Fig 2: Coolant Outlet Connector - 2.7L

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1 - BOLT (2)

2 - BOLT (2)

3 - COOLANT OUTLET CONNECTOR