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Removal and Replacement

Engine Block Heater (If Equipped) Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2) Drain engine coolant.
3) Remove right side exhaust manifold.
4) Disconnect engine block heater and remove engine block heater (1).





Installation
Reference: Engine Block Heater (If Equipped) Inspection

Reverse removal procedure for installation, noting the following.
^ Install engine block heater (1) in the direction as shown in figure.





^ Tighten engine block heater mounting bolt (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Engine block heater mounting bolt a: 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)





^ Use new exhaust manifold gasket.
^ Tighten exhaust manifold mounting bolts and nuts to specified torque.
^ Refill coolant.
^ Finally, start engine and check for engine coolant leaks and exhaust gas leakage.