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Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair




Block Heater - 2.0L GTDI

Removal and Installation

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair.

2. NOTICE: To install, route the block heater power cable away from hot or rotating components, or the cable can be damaged.

Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.






3. Remove the block heater.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).






4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

5. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair.