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Engine Block Heater: Service and Repair

Block Heater

Removal and Installation
1. 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.

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.