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Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair

Block Heater





Material

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.




3. Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.





4. Remove the block heater.

Installation





1. Install the block heater.





2. NOTE: Make sure that the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components, or damage to the wiring can occur.

Connect the block heater electrical connector.
3. Connect the battery ground cable.
4. Fill and bleed the cooling system.