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Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair

Removal

1. CAUTION: Do not mix Standard (green) Coolant with Extended Life Coolant (orange).

Drain the cooling system.
2. Raise the vehicle.





3. Disconnect the block heater power cable from the block heater.

4. CAUTION: Do not loosen the block heater retaining screw more than necessary for removal.

Remove the block heater.

Installation





1. CAUTION: Make sure the power cable is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components or damage to the cable may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Fill the cooling system.
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