Removing Upper Coolant Outlet on 2.7

The top of the plastice upper coolant outlet housing has cracked
(separated) on my 99 Intrepid (2.7L). This part is on top of the
engine and has a bleed screw on it for the cooling system. After I
received the replacement part, I was suprised to see that there is a
long metal pipe attached to it. This pipe runs underneath the plastic
engine cover from the front of the engine to the firewall and connects
to a hose. What has to come out in order to replace this part? It
does not look like it will be easy since the front of the part is up
against the radiator and the pipe is about three feet long. Thanks in
advance!

 

Remove the pipe and just install the crossover connector. If you remove all
the plenum bolts and the 4 bolts that secure the connector to the intake,
raise the connector and remove both 9/32 screws and reassemble.
Chrysler was selling that connector separately at one time and then started
selling it with the tube. You may want to have the dealer check to see if
they sell it or can locate one for you

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech