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Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair




Block Heater









Removal and Installation

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

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

3. Disconnect the block heater electrical connector and position aside.

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

Loosen the block heater retaining screw and remove the block heater.

- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

5. NOTICE: Make sure the block heater electrical connector is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components, or damage to the cable can occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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

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