Sprinter 3500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (2008)
Water Pump: Removal and Replacement
Water Pump - Removal
Removal
Warning: Risk of injury to skin and eyes from scalding with hot coolant. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling
system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C (194°F)). Open cap slowly to release pressure. store coolant in suitable and appropriately
marked container. Wear protective gloves, clothes and eye wear.
Note: Inspect condition of all clamps and hoses, replace as necessary.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Battery Cable/Service and Repair
2. Disconnect the AGM starter negative battery cable located inside the vehicle under the instrument panel near the accelerator pedal. See: Starting
and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair
WARNING: The Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) starter battery should only be charged and tested with the OTC One Step Battery
Analyzer and Charger or equivalent. Never test the AGM battery with a Midtronics Micro 420 battery tester.
3. Remove the air box assembly.
4. Remove the engine cover. See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Hood/Service and Repair
5. Drain the cooling system. See: Cooling System/Service and Repair
6. Remove the fan and shroud. See: Cooling System/Radiator Cooling Fan/Service and Repair See: Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair
Note:The radiator fan assembly is attached (threaded) to the fan pulley (1). Remove the fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly from the fan pulley by
turning the mounting nut clockwise as viewed from the front. Threads on the radiator cooling fan are REVERSE THREADED (LEFT-HAND
THREAD).
7. Remove the fan drive belt (2). See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair