Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Drain the cooling system/engine block. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if equipped.
- For vehicles with regular production option (RPO) L76 (6.0L), perform the following steps. Otherwise, proceed to step 9.
- Remove the oil cooler hose bracket bolt (1), if equipped.
- Remove the oil cooler hose adapter bolts (2), if equipped.
- Remove and discard the oil cooler hose adapter gasket, if equipped.
- Position the oil cooler hose adapter end out of the way, if equipped.
- Disconnect the coolant heater cord electrical connector.
- Remove the coolant heater from the engine block.
- Remove any burrs, sealer, or other rough spots.
NOTE:
Do not score the surface of the engine block hole when removing the coolant heater.