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Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair

Block Heater - 6.0L Diesel

Block Heater - 6.0L Diesel:





Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
5. Remove the block heater and discard the O-ring seal.
^ To install, tighten to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new O-ring seal.